Young Offenders is a practical guide to the youth justice system. It covers recent legislative developments in this area, particularly the far-reaching changes introduced by the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 and Part I of the Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999.
* Discusses implications of the Human Rights Act 1998 for the youth justice system
* Includes a chapter on secure accommodation
* Includes flowcharts for practical, easy accessibility
Rezensionen / Stimmen
...the key reference book on this area... Young People Now, on the 1st edition.
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Für höhere Schule und Studium
Für Beruf und Forschung
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ISBN-13
978-0-421-65710-6 (9780421657106)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Introduction: the legacy of the 20th century. The new structure of youth justice. Pre-criminal trial and civil responses to offending behaviour. The youth court. The sentencing process. Particular sentences.
