This book offers a comprehensive and engaging introduction to the
criminal justice system of England and Wales. Starting with an overview
of the main theories of the causes of crime, this book explores and
discusses the operation of the main criminal justice agencies including
the police, probation and prison services and the legal and youth
justice systems. The fourth edition has been revised, updated, expanded
and features a new expert co-author.
This book offers a lively and critical discussion of some of the main
themes in criminal justice, from policy-making and crime control, to
diversity and discrimination, to the global dimensions of criminal
justice, including organised crime and the role performed by
transnational policing organisations to combat it.
Key updates to this new edition include:
- increased discussion of the measurement, prevention and detection of
crime;
- a revised chapter on the police which discusses the principle of
policing by consent, police methods, power and governance, and the
abuse of power;
- further discussion of pressing contemporary issues in criminal
justice, such as privatisation, multi-agency working, community-based
criminal justice policy and the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the
delivery of criminal justice policy;
- a revised chapter that deals in detail with new and emerging forms of
criminality and the response of the UK and global criminal justice
system to these developments.
This accessible text is essential reading for students taking
introductory courses in criminology and criminal justice. A wide range
of useful features include review questions, lists of further reading,
timelines of key events and a glossary of key terms.
