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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... juvenile court magistrates to specify what should happen to young offenders they sentenced and to enforce the court orders they made . All this was despite the fact that the governing party from 1974 to 1979 was the same Labour Party ...
... young people ; that they were using excessive and sometimes dangerous ... offenders in this period was the so- called ' boot camp ' , or ' high ... Young Offender Institution in Cheshire , catering for 60 ' young adult ' offenders aged ...
An Introduction Michael Cavadino, James Dignan. Sentences for young offenders • Child safety orders which magistrates ... young offenders to make reparation to the victim of the offence or the community at large ( see above ; see also ...
Contents
Justifying Punishment | 33 |
Explaining Punishment | 62 |
the Crux of the Crisis | 81 |
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