'Crime and Criminal Justice Policy', second edition, provides a general update and revision, and records the substantial changes in British criminal justice policy and legislation over the last five years, particularly those introduced by the Crime and Disorder Act 1998. There is also a new chapter on crime prevention and community safety and more.
This work analyses the production of criminological knowledge, with particular reference to one of the most important institutions in the western world involved in this - the official inquiry.
This work examines the process of policy transfer and reception. How are particular slogans like zero tolerance policing, gadgets, technical vocabularies, electronic monitoring and rhetoric like the "war against crime", spread from one place to another, and what new meanings do they take on?
This work examines the process of policy transfer and reception. How are particular slogans ("zero tolerance policing"), gadgets, technical vocabularies ("electronic monitoring") and rhetoric ("war against crime") spread from one place to another, and what new meanings do they take on?
The 14th edition of this bestselling text provides a straightforward account of the basic principles of criminal liability and important criminal offences. Fully revised and updated, it is the ideal companion for all students of criminal law.
A concise yet authoritative introduction to the subject, Criminal Law offers a stimulating account of the key topics in this area of law, illustrated through numerous case summaries. Exposition of the most recent case law and academic commentaries ensures a solid grounding in the core areas of a complex subject.
The ideal student textbook, Criminal Law combines the authors' trademark clarity of writing with coverage of the key topics, case law and statutes that you'll need to understand in your study of this fascinating subject. Written and designed for use on an LLB or GDL programme, the book also highlights areas of academic debate, criticisms of the current law and reform options.
Criminal Law explains, analyses, and critiques the criminal law. Contextual coverage ensures that students can enjoy a comprehensive understanding of this most fascinating subject.
This volume helps you to get to the heart of criminal law, ensuring you get the most out of your study time when it really matters. It is designed to help you understand what is important about criminal law, enable you to remember the important cases and statutes, and show you how to apply your knowledge in exams.
Elliott and Quinn's Criminal Law 8th edition is an established, reliable and popular textbook, covering English criminal law comprehensively, but concisely. Written firmly with the undergraduate and GDL student in mind, this lively, clear and accurate guide to the law will help you to understand the subject quickly.
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The Criminal Process is an authoritative and highly stimulating treatment of the key issues in criminal process and procedure, authored by one of the leading figures in the field.
Straightforward explanations of key topics are paired with learning features showcasing the law in its everyday context to give students a firm grasp of the fundamentals of the legal system.
Environmental Law is structured thematically to provide far-reaching coverage of the fundamentals and allow students to develop critical thinking and high-level understanding. The accessible style provides clear content suitable for both new and experienced students of the subject.
Offers comprehensive, balanced, and practical coverage of ethics across all three arms of the criminal justice system: the police, the courts, and corrections. This text provides a wealth of hands-on exercises as well as such insightful features such as "In the News" boxes spotlighting recent examples of misconduct.
This edition expands on the intricate rulebook that governs EU financial markets and supporting institutional arrangements, such as the European Securities and Markets Authority. It draws on the fast-developing literature on EU financial market regulation, which has legal but also political economy, finance, and regulatory theory components.