Sentencing and the Penal System
Text and Materials
Sweet & Maxwell (Publisher)
2nd Edition
Published on 21. September 1995
Book
Paperback/Softback
440 pages
978-0-421-47140-5 (ISBN)
Description
Harding and Koffman is the leading collection of materials on penal policy, and brings together key extracts from sources including cases and statutes, books and articles, official documents and reports. The second edition takes account of all recent statutory, common law and research developments and provides a thought provoking analysis of a complex subject by setting the sentencing and penal system within its contextual framework. * Contains a diverse collection of materials within one cover * Critical, contextual approach to further understanding * Authors' questions assist understanding and provoke further discussion.
More details
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Sweet & Maxwell Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 200 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-421-47140-5 (9780421471405)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Functions and objectives of the sentencing and penal systems. Pre-sentencing decisions and information. The sentencing process. Imprisonment. Non-custodial and semi-custodial penalties. Young offenders. Mentally disordered offenders. Evaluation of sentencing and penal measures.