Drastic increases in the use of imprisonment; the introduction of 'three strikes' laws and mandatory sentences; restrictions on parole - all of these developments appear to signify a new, harsher era or 'punitive turn'. Yet these features of criminal justice are not universally present in all Western countries. Drawing on empirical data, Hamilton examines the prevalence of harsher penal policies in Ireland, Scotland and New Zealand, thereby demonstrating the utility of viewing criminal justice from the perspective of smaller jurisdictions.
This highly innovative book is thoroughly critical of the way in which punitiveness is currently measured by leading criminologists. It is essential reading for students and scholars of criminology, penology, criminal justice and socio-legal studies, as well as criminal lawyers and practitioners.
| ISBN: | 9780367600501 |
| Publication date: | 30th June 2020 |
| Author: | Claire Hamilton |
| Publisher: | Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 252 pages |
| Series: | Advances in Criminology |
| Genres: |
Crime and criminology Comparative law Criminal law: procedure and offences Social law and Medical law |
Drastic increases in the use of imprisonment; the introduction of 'three strikes' laws and mandatory sentences; restrictions on parole - all of these developments appear to signify a new, harsher era or 'punitive turn'. Yet these features of criminal justice are not universally present in all Western countries.
Reconceptualising Penality features in the following genres: Crime and criminology, Comparative law, Criminal law: procedure and offences, Social law and Medical law
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Reconceptualising Penality was written by Claire Hamilton and published by Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis
Reconceptualising Penality has 252 pages
Yes it is part of Advances in Criminology series
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