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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... specific requirements of different groups of prisoners under the one roof . Being smaller , such designs are said to offer better standards of surveillance and control and also better inter - personal relations between staff and inmates ...
... specific about the extent of such savings . Moreover , it acknowledged that it was arguable that similar results could have been achieved within the public sector if the Prison Service had been managed more efficiently . 35 Since they ...
... specific sentence report 93 Statement of National Objectives and Priorities ( SNOP ) , probation service 139-40 stipendiary magistrates 116 ( n40 ) see also district judges stop and search gender bias 321-2 , 331 ( n22 ) racial bias 314 ...
Contents
Justifying Punishment | 33 |
Explaining Punishment | 62 |
the Crux of the Crisis | 81 |
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