Description
Book SynopsisThe Short Guide to Criminal Justice provides a comprehensive, yet concise, introduction to the criminal justice system in the United Kingdom. It includes many student-friendly features such as case study boxes, tables showing key facts and figures and links to data sources and further reading.
Trade Review"An up-to-date account of the key issues and debates relating to criminal justice policy and the manner in which this is delivered....of major interest to students and practitioners alike." Peter Joyce, Manchester Metropolitan University
"A must-read and engaging primer for students of criminology and criminal justice, and an excellent resource for scholars and lay readers needing an up to date and accessible introduction to the UK criminal justice system." Anita Lavorgna, University of Southampton
“Well balanced and accessible covering key concepts alongside `the story’ of criminal justice with summary tables, boxes and close-ups that keep the reader moving….useful for any student needing an introduction to criminal justice in England and Wales. “ Graham Farrell, University of Leeds
Table of ContentsIntroduction; The Criminal Justice Process; The Police Service; The Crown Prosecution Service; The Criminal Courts; The Prison Service; The Probation Service; Conclusion.
