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Book SynopsisDespite the increasing use of DNA evidence and other sophisticated forensic techniques in crime solving, fingerprints still serve as an indispensable tool of modern-day criminal investigation. This fascinating book, originally published in 1892, represents the first thorough investigation of this anatomical peculiarity and its application in establishing individual identity for use in law enforcement. Sir Francis Galton, a cousin of Charles Darwin and a member of the Royal Geographical Society, had already made a reputation for himself as an explorer of Africa and the founder of the new field of eugenics when he turned his attention to the subject of fingerprints. Through extensive research at his "anthropometric laboratory," Galton laid out an elementary system of classifying fingerprints based on observed patterns of arches, loops, and whorls. Using meticulous drawings as well as photographs of ink prints, he showed that "the numerous bifurcations, origins, islands, and enclosures in the ridges that compose the pattern, are proved to be almost beyond change." Thus, he established a sure method of individual identification. Galton's system was later modified by Sir Edward R. Henry, who became chief of police in London. In 1901, Scotland Yard officially adopted the Galton-Henry system of fingerprinting. Today, it is the most widely used system of fingerprint classification in the world. This classic work will make a welcome addition to the libraries of historians, criminologists, and fans of true crime and forensic science.Table of ContentsIntroduction; Previous Use of Finger Prints; Methods of Printing; The ridges and their Uses; Patterns; Their Outlines and Cores; Persistence; Evidential Value; Peculiarities of the Digits; Methods of Indexing; Personal Identification; Heredity; Races and Classes; Genera.

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Book SynopsisThe award-winning “radically original” (The Atlantic) restorative justice leader, whose work the Washington Post has called “totally sensible and totally revolutionary,” grapples with the problem of violent crime in the movement for prison abolitionA National Book Foundation Literature for Justice honoree A Kirkus “Best Book of 2019 to Fight Racism and Xenophobia” Winner of the National Association of Community and Restorative Justice Journalism Award Finalist for the Goddard Riverside Stephan Russo Book Prize for Social Justice In a book Democracy Now! calls a “complete overhaul of the way we’ve been taught to think about crime, punishment, and justice,” Danielle Sered, the executive director of Common Justice and renowned expert on violence, offers pragmatic solutions that take the place of prison, meeting the needs of survivors and creating pathways for people who have committed violence to repair harm. Critically, Sered argues that reckoning is owed not only on the part of individuals who have caused violence, but also by our nation for its overreliance on incarceration to produce safety—at a great cost to communities, survivors, racial equity, and the very fabric of our democracy. Although over half the people incarcerated in America today have committed violent offenses, the focus of reformers has been almost entirely on nonviolent and drug offenses. Called “innovative” and “truly remarkable” by The Atlantic and “a top-notch entry into the burgeoning incarceration debate” by Kirkus Reviews, Sered’s Until We Reckon argues with searing force and clarity that our communities are safer the less we rely on prisons and jails as a solution for wrongdoing. Sered asks us to reconsider the purposes of incarceration and argues persuasively that the needs of survivors of violent crime are better met by asking people who commit violence to accept responsibility for their actions and make amends in ways that are meaningful to those they have hurt—none of which happens in the context of a criminal trial or a prison sentence.Trade ReviewPraise for Until We Reckon:"[Sered's] ideas, and her practical experience with the Brooklyn-based group Common Justice, struck me as both totally sensible and totally revolutionary."—Tom Jackman, The Washington Post "A top-notch entry into the burgeoning incarceration debate."—Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "The work [Sered is doing] is truly impressive and innovative. . . . [It] encompasses two seemingly contradictory threads—one is diverting violent criminals from the prison system, and the other is helping victims heal. I found it completely, radically original and generally fascinating. . . . Truly remarkable work."—Scott Stossel, The Atlantic "Recently, a loose network of gun-crime victims, as well as men and women who've survived sexual assault, violent robberies, and other violations of the social contract . . . have emerged with an alternative policy vision. Among its many champions is Danielle Sered [who leads] pioneering efforts to provide community-based support to young men of color who've been harmed by violence . . . and those responsible for crimes."—Sarah Stillman, The New Yorker“Sered makes a persuasive case for the potential of restorative justice to truly restore what has been taken from the victim and the community when a crime occurs.”—Michelle Kuo, The New York Review of Books "Danielle Sered provocatively offers and backs up a vision that actually promotes real healing for crime survivors and improves community safety. A must-read for anyone who truly wants to dismantle mass incarceration."—Nick Turner, president, Vera Institute of Justice "A pioneer in restorative justice."—NPR "Sered issue[s] a clarion call to take [violent crime] seriously and handle it with nuance. Sered reminds us that, if we're serious about reducing mass incarceration, we need to grapple seriously, and safely, with people who have committed violent offenses and the survivors of their crimes."—HuffPost“A must-read.”—New York Law Journal“A pivotal text in the restorative-justice field.”—Harvard Magazine“Sered’s wisdom and sharp insights are the guiding lights needed to illuminate a process of restorative justice for those grappling with dismantling the prison industrial complex.”—Shaka Senghor, National Book Foundation Literature for Justice committee“If we don’t begin to talk about people who harm people and how we treat them, we will just be spinning our wheels in our efforts to end mass incarceration.”—Norris Henderson, VOTE

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Book SynopsisFinalist, Colorado Book AwardA gripping work of narrative nonfiction, told across time, that exposes what’s at stake when prosecutors conceal evidence—and what we can do about it The Brady rule was meant to transform the U.S. justice system. In soaring language, the Supreme Court decreed in 1963 that prosecutors must share favorable evidence with the defense—part of a suite of decisions of that reform-minded era designed to promote fairness for those accused of crimes. But reality intervened. The opinion faced many challenges, ranging from poor legal reasoning and shaky precedent to its clashes with the very foundations of the American criminal legal system and some of its most powerful enforcers: prosecutors. In this beautifully wrought work of narrative nonfiction, Thomas L. Dybdahl illustrates the promise and shortcomings of the Brady rule through deft storytelling and attention to crucial cases, includi

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Book SynopsisThis title contains well-prepared briefs for each major case in Saltzburg’s casebook on Criminal Procedure. High Court briefs are written to present the essential facts, issue, decision and rationale for each case in a clear, concise manner. While prepared briefs can never substitute for the insight gained by actually reading a case, these briefs will help readers to identify, understand, and absorb the core “take away” knowledge from each case. Moreover, these briefs are followed by a useful legal analysis, which provides extra tips and contextual background about each case, connecting the case to the broader concepts being developed throughout the casebook. This book also supplies case vocabulary, which defines new or unusual legal words found throughout the cases. Finally, to enhance the reader’s recall, there is a corresponding memory graphic for each brief that portrays an entertaining visual representation of the relevant facts or law of the case.

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Book SynopsisThe shocking Netflix documentary Making a Murderer left millions of viewers wondering how an apparently innocent man could be wrongfully convicted - not just once, but twice. This book explains, in plain English, the numerous flaws in Wisconsin's criminal justice system that led to the wrongful convictions of Steven Avery and his mentally challenged nephew Brendan Dassey. Equally disturbing, it also reveals that similar flaws exist in other jurisdictions of the country. The author, himself a criminal defense attorney in Wisconsin, details the egregious procedures that resulted in the Avery and Dassey convictions. Besides the use by law enforcement of suggestive eyewitness-identification methods and interrogation tactics known to produce false confessions, defense lawyers had their hands tied by a truth-suppressing trial rule. Though they had evidence that someone other than Avery murdered Teresa Halbach, Wisconsin courts rarely permit consideration of such evidence. Perhaps most troubling, the burden of proof in this state is actually much lower than the constitutionally-mandated "beyond a reasonable doubt" standard. The author not only discusses the documentary, but he also quotes from and cites Avery's and Dassey's appellate court decisions, appellate court briefs, numerous trial court documents, other cases, law review articles, and scientific studies. This unsettling book will give you facts and insights beyond those presented in the documentary and leave you wondering whether the constitutional right to a fair trial is actually guaranteed where you live.

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Book SynopsisImpeachment of witnesses is "an alien, mystifying and obtuse area of the law" write the authors of MacCarthy on Impeachment. While there are many books on evidence and trial advocacy, there is very little written specifically on the law of impeachment. Generally, impeachment law is found in the law of evidence, however, it frequently involves different applications of the law of evidencewhich can be confusing. In MacCarthy on Impeachment, 16 methods of impeachment are discussed: inconsistent statements; contradictions; motivation; truthfulness; convictions; what the witness could of done, but did not; capacity; bad acts, crimes, and wrongs; habit, writing used to refresh memory; an opposing party's statement; the hearsay defendant; character witnesses; and certain evidence of sexual behavior by the alleged victim of the defendant. And for expert witnesses only, two methods of impeachment: qualifications and curriculum vitae and learned treatises. From the author of the legal classic, MacCarthy on Cross Examination, MacCarthy on Impeachment is a groundbreaking work that will become an indispensable resource for trial attorneys seeking to improve their skills and better serve their clients.

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Book SynopsisThis supplement brings the principal text current with recent developments in the law.

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Book SynopsisTimes have changed, and lawyers must change with the times. Jurors have become experts in everything and suspicious of everyone, including lawyers and their hand-picked experts. Jurors are increasingly focused on the information and increasingly annoyed by the way lawyers spin and spoon-feed it to them.It's not about us anymore. Tell jurors something is "clear," and they will assume it is not. Tell them to award a specific number, and they will avoid that number like the bubonic plague. They are tired of lawyers' arguments and objections. They want lawyers to stop bickering, roll up their sleeves, and start helping them wade through the evidence. Forget traditional voir dire, one-sided opening statements, naive cross-examination, and hard-selling closing arguments. Stop emulating mad dog litigators and calling bobblehead experts. It's time for a new trial playbook that ignores conventional wisdom and embraces the changes in jury psychology. Our jurors know they are the most important people in the courtroom, and they want better service. Let's give it to them. Yes, becoming good waiters is easier said than done, but we must rethink our approach. We have no choice. We must adapt or die. The Golden Age of Lawyers has ended. The Age of Jurors has begun.

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Book SynopsisJames Ellroy has mined the darkest corners of the American experience, public and private, to paint a landscape of corrupt hearts, minds, and institutions. Ellroy is particularly notable for exploring the connection between the murder of his own mother, when he was ten years old, and his troubled adolescence and early adulthood struggles with addiction. “Dead people belong to the live people who claim them most obsessively,” he wrote in the memoir My Dark Places. Dark Places: Crime and Politics in the Personal Noir of James Ellroy will explore connections between politics, art, history, memory, and crime -- Ellroy’s personal noir. The editors here present an interdisciplinary collection of essays, each with insight and argument into the pressurized, and at times, highly personal literary production of one of the most critically and commercially successful authors of our time. These contributions, scholarly yet accessible, offer compelling and provocative maps into the terrain of Ellroy’s fiction and non-fiction, drawing focus as well on film adaptations of his work. Trade Review“Dark Places: Crime and Politics in the Personal Noir of James Ellroy is an excellent and timely addition to the growing body of critical work on James Ellroy. It combines an academic and hardboiled style, which provides new insights on every page from a varied range of contributors.” -- Steven Powell, author of Love Me Fierce in Danger: The Life of James Ellroy (Bloomsbury: 2023)Table of ContentsChapter 1: James Ellroy’s California: Susan McWilliamsChapter 2: Through the Eyes of Les Femmes: James Ellroy’s Gender Politics of “Killing Women to Save Them”: Deirdre ConditChapter 3: Black Dahlia and Aesthetic Crimes: Erik AndersonChapter 4: Dark Mirror: The Resisting Reader and the Crime Writing of James Ellroy: Lexey BarlettChapter 5: There Is No Honor In LA: Ellroy’s L.A. Confidential, the Violent Detective, and Systems of Harm: Caitlin B. CoulterChapter 6: Policing, Corruption, and Criminality:The Politics of the Legitimate use of Force and the Rule of Law in James Ellroy’s L.A. Quartet: Jeffrey BeckerChapter 7: The Guy who Gets Away with It: Law, Justice, and Violence in the Film LA Confidential: Paul BabbittChapter 8: Ellroy’s Wetworkers: Soldiers and Spooks, Paramilitaries and Assassins, Cops, G-Men, Wise Guys, Latinos, and Gringos in the Underworld USA Trilogy: W. John GreenChapter 9: Knowledge is Danger: The Kennedy Assassination in Ellroy and Don DeLillo: Joseph Romance

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Book SynopsisSanaz Alasti leaves the mainstream alternatives to incarceration to examine a different, seemingly archaic approach, physical (but non-carceral) punishment—corporal punishment. This book ignites debates about the history, persistence, and use of corporal punishment in criminal justice systems. Alasti compares penological practices in in Western societies, represented by the United States, and Islamic societies, represented by Iran, to analyze which practices are more deterrent, less costly, and most humane. While Alasti does not suggest this should be the norm, she does present intriguing questions. Which is more barbaric? Is judicial corporal punishment a more humane and effective form of punishment compared to incarceration? Is corporal punishment a less cruel alternative to spending years behind bars in primitive and punitive jails and prisons? This book would be of interest to those studying criminology, criminal justice, history, law, and sociology. Table of ContentsList of Tables and FiguresForewordIntroductionChapter 1: Definition & History of Corporal PunishmentChapter 2: Incarceration v. Corporal PunishmentChapter 3: Penological Objectives and Advantages of Corporal PunishmentChapter 4: From Different Method to International RestrictionsChapter 5: Contemporary Use of Corporal PunishmentsChapter 6: Corporal Punishment & Human RightsConclusionAppendix: Table of CasesGlossaryBibliographyAbout the Author

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Book SynopsisThis book is a complete, unchanged reprint of Chapters 1–6 of Saltzburg & Capra, American Criminal Procedure (11th ed. 2018). The new edition of the hardcover text contains detailed commentary, highlighted treatment of selected lower court cases, and full consideration of Supreme Court cases.

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Book SynopsisThe growing attention being paid to transnational criminality and the emergence of new models of state cooperation make it necessary to reconsider the traditional features of human rights enforcement. This book provides a comprehensive analysis of how criminal procedural rights are (if at all) protected within the framework of mutual recognition within the EU. The study concentrates on the Framework Decision on the European Arrest Warrant. The central issue of analysis is the national and extraterritorial responsibility for violations of fundamental rights which occur in the framework of such transnational procedures. Are there any provisions in international or national instruments, which aim at effectively preventing or remedying violations? Is there any functioning judicial control? The effect of national legislation and human rights bars to cooperation is discussed on the basis of a comparative study of the legislation and case-law in Sweden and the UK. Further, the roles of the European Courts for the protection of due process rights are analysed. The book focuses on the special features of mutual recognition in relation to state responsibility for an executing and issuing state. Especially the concept of mutual trust and the justifications for a system of division of labour between the States are critically discussed. Whose responsibility? provides the reader with new and interesting perspectives regarding the specific problems of being a defendant within the EU, and gives some new answers to the question of responsibility for transnational defence rights.Table of ContentsPreface About the author Abbreviations 1. Introduction 1.1. Being a defendant within the European Union: Garry Mann, Andrew Symeou and the Stow brothers 1.2. The need for EU action on defence rights 1.3. scope and overall structure of the study 1.3.1. The principle of mutual recognition of judicial decisions 1.3.2. The purpose of the project 2. Human rights protection at the legislative level within the EU 2.1. EU instruments on criminal procedural rights 2.2. EU instruments on mutual recognition of decisions 3. Human rights protection at the national level 3.1. introduction 3.2. Swedish legislation and case-law regarding the EAW 3.2.1. The Act (2003:1156) on surrender from Sweden according to the European Arrest Warrant 2 3.2.2. Swedish case-law 3.2.3. Commentary to the Swedish case-law 3.3. English legislation and case-law regarding the EAW 3.3.1. The extradition Act 2003 3.3.2. English case-law 3.3.3. Commentary to the English case-law 3.3.4. National review of the extradition system 3.3.5. The UK's 2014 opt-out decision 4. Human rights protection and the ECtHR 4.1. Introduction 4.2. The principle of extraterritorial state responsibility 4.3. The ECHR and the European Union 5. The charter of fundamental rights and the CJEU 5.1. The EU Charter of Fundamental rights 5.2. The CJEU 5.2.1. The Jurisdiction of the CJEU 5.2.2. The Radu and Melloni cases 5.2.2.1. Criminal Proceedings against Radu 5.2.2.2. Melloni v. Ministerio Fiscal 5.2.2.3. Commentary 5.3. The system of protecting fundamental rights after the treaty of Lisbon 6. Is there a sufficient system of human rights protection within cooperation based on mutual recognition? 6.1. Introduction 6.2. National human rights bars 6.2.1. Introduction 6.2.2. Tight time limits 6.2.3. The burden of proof and evidentiary difficulties 6.2.4. The "political" element 6.2.5. The stringent threshold of "flagrant denial" 6.2.6. Conclusions 6.3. The ECtHR and the principles for extraterritorial state responsibility 6.3.1. Introduction 6.3.2. Overload and significant delays 6.3.3. The high threshold of "flagrant denial" 6.3.4. The need for more modern concepts of state responsibility 6.4. Extraterritorial state responsibility and the principle of mutual recognition 6.4.1. The concept of mutual trust 6.4.1.1. What does mutual trust mean? 6.4.1.2. The interpretation of mutual trust in practice 6.4.1.3. A rejection of blind trust by the European Courts M.S.S. v. Belgium and Greece N.S. v. Secretary of State for the Home Department and M.E. and Others v. Refugee Applications Commissioner and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform 6.4.1.4. Conclusions on the concept of mutual trust 6.4.2. The need for a higher standard of protection within the mutual recognition system 6.4.3. Division of labour within the system of mutual recognition 6.5. Hope for the future: The Charter and the CJEU? 6.5.1. The impact of the Charter 6.5.2. The CJEU as guardian of human rights 6.6. The need for EU instruments on transnational procedural standards 7. Whose responsibility? Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisInterpreter-mediated child interviews, by their nature, involve communication with vulnerable interviewees who need extra support for three main reasons: their age (under 18), language and procedural status (victim, witness or suspect). The CO-Minor-IN/QUEST research project (JUST/2011/JPEN/AG/2961; January 2013 December 2014) studied the interactional dynamics of interpreter-mediated child interviews during the pre-trial phase of criminal proceedings. The project aimed to provide guidance in implementing the 2012/29/EU Directive establishing minimum standards on the rights, support and protection of victims of crime. This book sets out the key findings from a survey conducted in the project partners' countries (Belgium, France, Hungary, Italy, the Netherlands and the UK) targeting the different professional groups involved in child interviewing. Both the quantitative and qualitative analysis of the respondents' answers is discussed in detail. The book also provides hands-on chapters, addressing concrete cases of children involved in criminal procedures who required the assistance of an interpreter to ensure their rights were fully protected. Finally, a set of recommendations is offered to professionals working in this area.

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Book SynopsisThis fifty-second volume of the Annotated Leading Cases of International Criminal Tribunals contains decisions taken by the International Criminal Court 16 July 2010-1 August 2011. It provides the reader with the full text of the most important decisions, identical to the original version and including concurring, separate and dissenting opinions. Distinguished experts in the field of international criminal law have commented on the decisions.The Annotated Leading Cases of International Criminal Tribunals is useful for students, scholars, legal practitioners, judges, prosecutors and defence counsel who are interested in the various legal aspects of the law of the ICTY, ICTR, ICC and other forms of international criminal adjudication.The Annotated Leading Cases of International Criminal Tribunals is also available online. This service facilitates various search functions on all volumes of all international criminal tribunals. See for information the online version of the series:http://www.annotatedleadingcases.com/about.aspxTrade Review'Annotated Leading Cases of International Criminal Tribunals is a particularly useful reference and research tool for anyone interested in specific legal aspects of the law of the tribunals.'-- Frederik Naert in 49 Military Law and the Law of War Review (2010) 243.

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Book SynopsisThis fifty-first volume of annotated leading case law of international criminal tribunals contains decisions taken by the SCSL in the years 2012-2016. It is the last volume on the Special Court for Sierra Leone. It provides the reader with the full text of the most important decisions, identical to the original version and including concurring, separate and dissenting opinions. Distinguished experts in the field of international criminal law have commented the decisions. An index is included.Annotated Leading Cases of International Criminal Tribunals is useful for students, scholars, legal practitioners, judges, prosecutors and defence counsel who are interested in the various legal aspects of the law of the ICTY, ICTR, ICC and other forms of international criminal adjudication. The Annotated Leading Cases of International Criminal Tribunals are also available online. This service facilitates various search functions on all volumes of all international criminal tribunals. See for information on the online version of this series:http://www.annotatedleadingcases.com/about.aspx.

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Book SynopsisThis fifty-fifth volume of the Annotated Leading Cases of International Criminal Tribunals contains decisions taken by the ICTY in the years 2011-2012. It provides the reader with the full text of the most important decisions, identical to the original version and including concurring, separate and dissenting opinions. Distinguished experts in the field of international criminal law have commented on the decisions. The Annotated Leading Cases of International Criminal Tribunals is useful for students, scholars, legal practitioners, judges, prosecutors and defence counsel who are interested in the various legal aspects of the law of the ICTY, ICTR, ICC and other forms of international criminal adjudication. The Annotated Leading Cases of International Criminal Tribunals is also available online. This service facilitates various search functions on all volumes of all international criminal tribunals. See for information the online version of the series: www.annotatedleadingcases.com/about.aspx.Trade Review'Annotated Leading Cases of International Criminal Tribunals is a particularly useful reference and research tool for anyone interested in specific legal aspects of the law of the tribunals.'-- Frederik Naert in 49 Military Law and the Law of War Review (2010) 243.

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Book SynopsisThis fifty-fourth volume of annotated leading case law of international criminal tribunals contains the International Tribunal for the Prosecution of Persons Responsible for Serious Violations of International Humanitarian Law Committed in the Territory of the Former Yugoslavia since 1991 (2009-2011). It provides the reader with the full text of this important decision, identical to the original version and including concurring, separate and dissenting opinions. A distinguished expert in the field of international criminal law has commented on the decision. Annotated Leading Cases of International Criminal Tribunals is useful for students, scholars, legal practitioners, judges, prosecutors and defence counsel who are interested in the various legal aspects of the law of the ICTY, ICTR, ICC and other forms of international criminal adjudication. The Annotated Leading Cases of International Criminal Tribunals are also available online. This service facilitates various search functions on all volumes of all international criminal tribunals. See for information on the online version of this series: http://www.annotatedleadingcases.com/about.aspx.Trade Review'Annotated Leading Cases of International Criminal Tribunals is a particularly useful reference and research tool for anyone interested in specific legal aspects of the law of the tribunals.'-- Frederik Naert in 49 Military Law and the Law of War Review (2010) 243.

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Book SynopsisThe debate surrounding police and judicial cooperation in the European Union can be criticised for focussing too much on certain forms of cooperation or on specific problems. As a result, a thorough overview of what has been achieved in this area since the Maastricht Treatys entry into force in November 1993 is lacking. In contrast to the disjointed and mostly secret cooperation between police and judicial services in Europe prior to 1993, the current regime has established a coherent and transparent system within the EU that can only be described as revolutionary.This book discusses that peaceful revolution in light of the action programmes (the Brussels Programme, the Tampere Programme, the Hague Programme and the Stockholm Programme) which were drafted in concurrence with all major changes to the constitutional relations within the European Union: the Maastricht Treaty, the Amsterdam Treaty, the Nice Treaty, the Rome Treaty and the Lisbon Treaty. This programmatic approach makes it possible to present in a clear manner the imposing array of police and judicial agencies, facilities and networks (Europol, Schengen Information System, Eurojust, European Arrest Warrant, etc.) created through democratic processes with the aim of ensuring the security of the citizens of the European Union. In particular, the problems concerning the control of internal and external borders and with respect to the containment of terrorism demonstrate that this system urgently needs to be reinforced.It is ironic that the Brexit negotiations demonstrate the importance of the current system of police and judicial cooperation in the European Union: the United Kingdom would like to keep the great benefits of a number of its crucial components.Trade Review"[...] the book is an impressive, authoritative overview of the development of police and judicial cooperation in Europe and in the European Union." -- Valsamis Mitsilegas, Common Market Law Review, 2021Table of ContentsChapter 1. General Introduction (p. 1) Part I. The Historical Background to Police and Judicial Cooperation in the European Union Chapter 2. Police and Judicial Cooperation in Europe Up to the End of the Second World War (p. 7) Chapter 3. Police and Judicial Cooperation in Europe after the Second World War (p. 63) Part II. The Foundation of Police and Judicial Cooperation in the European Union Chapter 4. The Treaty of Maastricht and the Brussels Programme (p. 143) Chapter 5. The Treaty of Amsterdam and the Tampere Programme (p. 205) Chapter 6. The Treaty of Rome and the Hague Programme (p. 311) Part III. The Current State of Police and Judicial Cooperation in the European Union Chapter 7. The Treaty of Lisbon and the Stockholm Programme (p. 439) Chapter 8. The Treaty of Lisbon and the European Agenda on Security (p. 583) Chapter 9. Conclusion (p. 719)

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Book SynopsisThis fifty-ninth volume of annotated leading case law of international criminal tribunals contains the Nyiramasuhuko et al judgment of the ICTR of 14 December 2015. It provides the reader with the full text of this important decision, identical to the original version and including concurring, separate and dissenting opinions. A distinguished expert in the field of international criminal law has commented on the decision.Annotated Leading Cases of International Criminal Tribunals is useful for students, scholars, legal practitioners, judges, prosecutors and defence counsel who are interested in the various legal aspects of the law of the ICTY, ICTR, ICC and other forms of international criminal adjudication.The Annotated Leading Cases of International Criminal Tribunals are also available online. This service facilitates various search functions on all volumes of all international criminal tribunals. See for information on the online version of this series: http://www.annotatedleadingcases.com/about.aspx.Trade Review'Annotated Leading Cases of International Criminal Tribunals is a particularly useful reference and research tool for anyone interested in specific legal aspects of the law of the tribunals.'-- Frederik Naert in 49 Military Law and the Law of War Review (2010) 243.

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Book SynopsisIn the more than 30 years since the drug court model transformed the criminal justice landscape, problem-solving courts have expanded their reach beyond criminogenic needs. They now address demographic similarities (e.g., veterans courts, tribal wellness courts, community courts) and offense characteristics (e.g., prostitution courts, sex offender courts). The rapid expansion of problem-solving courts to meet many different individuals suggests this template is appropriate and adaptable to just about any categorical characteristic. This book calls on problem-solving court experts to offer a fresh perspective on the evolving discourse on these courts' proliferation. Contributors describe diverse applications of the problem-solving court model while critically appraising these niche courts' evidence. This book provides a comprehensive account to date of how problem-solving courts are continuing to revolutionize justice. This collective body of work strengthens our understanding of their placement in the throes of a call for meaningful criminal justice reform.Taking Problem-Solving Courts to Scale is presented in three sections to address specialty courts focused on criminogenic needs, individual characteristics, and offense characteristics. At the outset of each section, the editors describe the courts' purpose falling under these broad categories and highlight key elements from the chapters falling within.Trade ReviewTaking Problem Solving Courts to Scale is a superbly assembled deep dive into a variety of problem-solving court models three decades after the origin of these innovative, yet at times challenging, correctional models. Editors (and authors) Ahlin and Douds bring together some of the most prolific scholars in this area to consider what problems these courts "solve," how, and in what ways they both help and possibly hinder legal and social processes. Of particular note is the chapter on Tribal Courts that beautifully considers the role of cultural traditions within these justice systems. This volume is a must read for students or scholars interested in understanding the complex landscape of these courts, the organizational actors within them, and the clients and communities they serve. -- Danielle S. Rudes, Center for Advancing Correctional Excellence, George Mason UniversityTable of ContentsSection I. Courts Based on Criminogenic CharacteristicsChapter 1. Drug Courts: The Beginning of the Movement by Cassandra Atkin-PlunkChapter 2. Mental Health Courts: Policy and Practice by Irina Fanarraga and Deborah KoetzleChapter 3. DWI Courts by Carrie PetrucciChapter 4. Reentry Courts by Lama Hassoun Ayoub and Michael RempelChapter 5. Creating a Home Base for Treatment in Homelessness Courts by Kyle C. Troeger and Anne S. DoudsSection II. Courts Based on Individual CharacteristicsChapter 6. Juvenile Dependency Courts: Goals and Challenges of the Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997 by Mitra Z. Honardoost and Eileen M. AhlinChapter 7. Community Courts: Restoring the Community One Case at a Time by Tyrell ConnorChapter 8. A Trifecta of Challenges for Veterans Treatment Courts by Jared A. Michaels and Anne S. DoudsChapter 9. Tribal Healing to Wellness Courts by Elyshia Aseltine and Joan Lobo AntunesSection III. Courts Based on Offense CharacteristicsChapter 10. Seeking Safety and Accountability through Domestic Violence Courts by Amanda B. Cissner and Rebecca Thomforde HauserChapter 11. Restoring Humanity through Human Trafficking Courts? by Anne S. Douds, Ella R. Warburton, and Kealy A. CassidyChapter 12. Sex Offense Courts: A Historical and International Overview by Ashley Kilmer and Amanda EmmertChapter 13. Opioid Intervention Courts by Lisa Shannon, Monica Himes, Shondrah Nash, and Jennifer Newell

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Book SynopsisIn the more than 30 years since the drug court model transformed the criminal justice landscape, problem-solving courts have expanded their reach beyond criminogenic needs. They now address demographic similarities (e.g., veterans courts, tribal wellness courts, community courts) and offense characteristics (e.g., prostitution courts, sex offender courts). The rapid expansion of problem-solving courts to meet many different individuals suggests this template is appropriate and adaptable to just about any categorical characteristic. This book calls on problem-solving court experts to offer a fresh perspective on the evolving discourse on these courts' proliferation. Contributors describe diverse applications of the problem-solving court model while critically appraising these niche courts' evidence. This book provides a comprehensive account to date of how problem-solving courts are continuing to revolutionize justice. This collective body of work strengthens our understanding of their placement in the throes of a call for meaningful criminal justice reform.Taking Problem-Solving Courts to Scale is presented in three sections to address specialty courts focused on criminogenic needs, individual characteristics, and offense characteristics. At the outset of each section, the editors describe the courts' purpose falling under these broad categories and highlight key elements from the chapters falling within.Trade ReviewTaking Problem Solving Courts to Scale is a superbly assembled deep dive into a variety of problem-solving court models three decades after the origin of these innovative, yet at times challenging, correctional models. Editors (and authors) Ahlin and Douds bring together some of the most prolific scholars in this area to consider what problems these courts "solve," how, and in what ways they both help and possibly hinder legal and social processes. Of particular note is the chapter on Tribal Courts that beautifully considers the role of cultural traditions within these justice systems. This volume is a must read for students or scholars interested in understanding the complex landscape of these courts, the organizational actors within them, and the clients and communities they serve. -- Danielle S. Rudes, Center for Advancing Correctional Excellence, George Mason UniversityTable of ContentsSection I. Courts Based on Criminogenic CharacteristicsChapter 1. Drug Courts: The Beginning of the Movement by Cassandra Atkin-PlunkChapter 2. Mental Health Courts: Policy and Practice by Irina Fanarraga and Deborah KoetzleChapter 3. DWI Courts by Carrie PetrucciChapter 4. Reentry Courts by Lama Hassoun Ayoub and Michael RempelChapter 5. Creating a Home Base for Treatment in Homelessness Courts by Kyle C. Troeger and Anne S. DoudsSection II. Courts Based on Individual CharacteristicsChapter 6. Juvenile Dependency Courts: Goals and Challenges of the Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997 by Mitra Z. Honardoost and Eileen M. AhlinChapter 7. Community Courts: Restoring the Community One Case at a Time by Tyrell ConnorChapter 8. A Trifecta of Challenges for Veterans Treatment Courts by Jared A. Michaels and Anne S. DoudsChapter 9. Tribal Healing to Wellness Courts by Elyshia Aseltine and Joan Lobo AntunesSection III. Courts Based on Offense CharacteristicsChapter 10. Seeking Safety and Accountability through Domestic Violence Courts by Amanda B. Cissner and Rebecca Thomforde HauserChapter 11. Restoring Humanity through Human Trafficking Courts? by Anne S. Douds, Ella R. Warburton, and Kealy A. CassidyChapter 12. Sex Offense Courts: A Historical and International Overview by Ashley Kilmer and Amanda EmmertChapter 13. Opioid Intervention Courts by Lisa Shannon, Monica Himes, Shondrah Nash, and Jennifer Newell

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Book SynopsisThe culture of defense work has undergone significant change over the course of the last twenty years. These changes may have generated confusion and uncertainty concerning the role of the defense lawyer in the modern era. If the lawyer is confused as to his role, is it possible to zealously advance the best interests of his client? While the role of the defense has been explored through the culture of their law firms, the individualized role of the defense lawyer in the context of criminal procedure and their contribution to adversarial justice is something that has not been exposed to scrutiny. This book explores how lawyers view their own individual role in the context of the changed obligations introduced by the CPIA 1996 and the CrimPR, looking at the defense lawyer as part of a system, rather than as part of a relationship. Through a theoretical lens, Ed Johnston provides a wider perspective on the changing nature of criminal justice and the place of a key actor within it to draw conclusions regarding the role of the defense lawyer in the modern era. Trade ReviewPlaces like the Old Bailey, while they certainly were the setting of many injustices, at least once looked like buildings in which one might aspire to justice; to something higher. Today the architecture of most modern courtrooms and courthouses offers a different message written unmistakably in design and details: these now are places in which government functionaries with dimmed vision work only to "process" people through an administrative course, dehumanizing efficiency their primary goal. The architecture befits the practice within. While the defence bar did not sponsor the changes in pretrial and trial practice that have demoted advocacy and deflated the spirit of liberty itself in favor or promoting efficiency of the machinery that conveys the poor from street to prison or jail, we have allowed ourselves to be coopted by the bureaucracy in its pursuit of this different goal. Sheathed in the numbing architecture of bureaucratic functionality, the entire system within now often looks as if designed by industrial engineers, not by lawyers with a hope of justice in mind and heart. Ed Johnston here raises a thoughtful voice to call us all to account for what we have surrendered or allowed to be stripped away, as a profession and as a people. The tribute to Bruce Springsteen's Human Touch is intended, for Ed Johnston has shone an humanitarian light on our loss. -- Dean Strang, Loyola University ChicagoTable of ContentsChapter 1: Theories of Criminal JusticeChapter 2: The Genesis of AdversarialismChapter 3: A Departure from Adversarialism: A History of Disclosure and Case ManagementChapter 4: Theoretical Implications of the ‘New Regime’Chapter 5: The Defence Lawyer in the Modern Era: Perceptions from PracticeChapter 6: The ‘Efficient’ Criminal Justice System and the Dilution of Adversarialism

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