The Penal System: An IntroductionPraise for the First Edition: `A marvelous British text-reference that comprehensively introduces the penal system in England and Wales, not only for students and practitioners, but for all who are increasingly concerned about the morality and the future of penal systems worldwide' - Reference and Research Book News The Third Edition of this highly successful textbook provides an accessible and comprehensive introduction to the penal system of England and Wales. Now fully revised and updated it includes an examination of the direction of penal policy under New Labour. The book: -offers an overview of all aspects of punishment and the penal system -provides an analyses of the theories which purport to justify and explain the practice of punishment - critically examines the so-called 'penal crisis' and offers a programme for radical reform -draws comparisons between the English penal system and others from around the world. -now includes a self-study guide, directing the reader to useful websites |
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... reparation can be made to the community as a whole by performing community service or paying a fine into public funds . The idea of reparation is associated with the wider notion of ' restorative justice ' , which seeks to restore and ...
... reparation Reparation , or making amends for the damage that has been caused by the offence ( see Chapter 2 ) , is an aim of sentencing which in recent years has been given much greater prominence following a long period in abeyance.36 ...
... reparation being negotiated , though this was not invariably the case . The findings from these early experimental schemes were largely dis- appointing , however ( see Marshall and Merry , 1990 ) , particularly in relation to the pre ...
Contents
Justifying Punishment | 33 |
Explaining Punishment | 62 |
the Crux of the Crisis | 81 |
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