Bibliograph

Criminal justice, a very short introduction, Julian V. Roberts

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Criminal justice, a very short introduction, Julian V. Roberts

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 130-132) and index

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illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Criminal justice

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

907661084

Responsibility statement

Julian V. Roberts

Series statement

Very short introductions, 441

Sub title

a very short introduction

Summary

The criminal justice system is wide ranging; from the crimes themselves and policing to the sentencing of offenders and prisons. In this Very Short Introduction Julian V. Roberts draws upon the latest research and current practices from a number of different countries around the world. Focusing on the adversarial model of justice found in common law countries such as the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia, he discusses topics such as the uses of imprisonment, the effects of capital punishment, and the purposes of sentencing. Considering the role of the victim throughout the criminal justice system, as well as public knowledge and attitudes towards criminal justice, Roberts critically assesses the way in which the system functions and its importance around the world

Table Of Contents

Introducing criminal justice -- Between the crime and the court -- In court and on trial -- Why punish ... and how? -- In and out of prison -- Hearing the crime victim? -- The future of criminal justice -- Appendix : extract from the Court of Appeal judgement

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