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The Opening Statement of the Prosecution in International Criminal Trials - A Solemn Tale of Horror (Paperback): Sofia Stolk The Opening Statement of the Prosecution in International Criminal Trials - A Solemn Tale of Horror (Paperback)
Sofia Stolk
R1,170 Discovery Miles 11 700 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book addresses the discursive importance of the prosecution's opening statement before an international criminal tribunal. Opening statements are considered to be largely irrelevant to the official legal proceedings but are simultaneously deployed to frame important historical events. They are widely cited in international media as well as academic texts; yet have been ignored by legal scholars as objects of study in their own right. This book aims to remedy this neglect, by analysing the narrative that is articulated in the opening statements of different prosecutors at different tribunals in different times. It takes an interdisciplinary approach and looks at the meaning of the opening narrative beyond its function in the legal process in a strict sense, discussing the ways in which the trial is situated in time and space and how it portrays the main characters. It shows how perpetrators and victims, places and histories, are juridified in a narrative that, whilst purporting to legitimise the trial, the tribunal and international criminal law itself, is beset with tensions and contradictions. Providing an original perspective on the operation of international criminal law, this book will be of considerable interest to those working in this area, as well as those with relevant interests in International/Transnational Law more generally, Critical Legal Studies, Law and Literature, Socio-Legal Studies, Law and Geography and International Relations.

Sentencing - New Trajectories in Law (Paperback): Elaine A. O. Freer Sentencing - New Trajectories in Law (Paperback)
Elaine A. O. Freer
R572 Discovery Miles 5 720 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book examines the process and purpose of sentencing in the criminal justice system, beyond the confines of its legalistic aspects. Sentencing is the process that concludes any criminal trial that ends with the defendant being convicted, and any hearing in which a defendant pleads guilty. Those convicted of crime have been subject to sentencing as the method of imposing a punishment for their offences since the earliest existence of anything we would recognise as a criminal justice system. Yet the rationale behind sentencing, and the process by which it happens, has long been viewed through a traditional lens. In contrast, this book considers not just the process by which a Judge arrives at a numerical sentence of months in custody or the amount of a fine, but the wider meanings and effects of sentencing, as seen through the lens of various ideas of social justice. The book will appeal to students, academics, and legal practitioners who wish to consider a different perspective on the well-known and well-researched, but often shifting, area of sentencing.

Wrongful Convictions and Forensic Science Errors - Case Studies and Root Causes (Paperback): John Morgan Wrongful Convictions and Forensic Science Errors - Case Studies and Root Causes (Paperback)
John Morgan
R1,836 Discovery Miles 18 360 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Forensic Science Errors and Wrongful Convictions: Case Studies and Root Causes provides a rigorous and detailed examination of two key issues: the continuing problem of wrongful convictions and the role of forensic science in these miscarriages of justice. This comprehensive textbook covers the full breadth of the topic. It looks at each type of evidence, historical factors, system issues, organizational factors, and individual examiners. Forensic science errors may arise at any time from crime scene to courtroom. Probative evidence may be overlooked at the scene of a crime, or the chain of custody may be compromised. Police investigators may misuse or ignore forensic evidence. A poorly-trained examiner may not apply the accepted standards of the discipline or may make unsound interpretations that exceed the limits of generally accepted scientific knowledge. In the courtroom, the forensic scientist may testify outside the standards of the discipline or fail to present exculpatory results. Prosecutors may suppress or mischaracterize evidence, and judges may admit testimony that does not conform to rules of evidence. All too often, the accused will not be afforded an adequate defense-especially given the technical complexities of forensic evidence. These issues do not arise in a vacuum; they result from system issues that are discernable and can be ameliorated. Author John Morgan provides a thorough discussion of the policy, practice, and technical aspects of forensic science errors from a root-cause, scientific analysis perspective. Readers will learn to analyze common issues across cases and jurisdictions, perform basic root cause analysis, and develop systemic reforms. The reader is encouraged to assess cases and issues without regard to preconceived views or prejudicial language. As such, the book reinforces the need to obtain a clear understanding of errors to properly develop a set of effective scientific, procedural, and policy reforms to reduce wrongful convictions and improve forensic integrity and reliability. Written in a format and style accessible to a broad audience, Forensic Science Errors and Wrongful Convictions presents a root-cause analysis across all of these issues, supported by detailed case studies and a clear understanding of the scientific basis of the forensic disciplines.

Law and Evidence - A Primer for Criminal Justice, Criminology, and Legal Studies (Hardcover, 3rd edition): Charles P Nemeth Law and Evidence - A Primer for Criminal Justice, Criminology, and Legal Studies (Hardcover, 3rd edition)
Charles P Nemeth
R3,775 Discovery Miles 37 750 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Law and Evidence: A Primer for Criminal Justice, Criminology, and Legal Studies, Third Edition introduces the complex topic of evidence law in a straightforward and accessible manner. The use and function of evidence in both criminal and civil cases is examined to offer a complete understanding of how evidence principles play out in the real world of litigation and advocacy. This revised Third Edition includes new discussions of rules and case law analysis, forensic cases, and evidentiary software programs. Key Features: Every chapter contains new legal authority that apples to traditional legal principles relevant to evidence law Offers full coverage of evidentiary codes and statutes Provides practical forms, checklists, and additional tools throughout for use by current and future practitioners Course ancillaries including PowerPointTM lecture slides and an Instructor's Manual with Test Bank are available with qualified course adoption.

Police Administration (Hardcover, 11th edition): Gary W Cordner Police Administration (Hardcover, 11th edition)
Gary W Cordner
R5,835 Discovery Miles 58 350 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

* Presents a comprehensive discussion of police administration, communicated with great clarity * Bridges the gap between readers' knowledge of street-level policing and police administration * Identifies for readers the major issues associated with police management and lays out various policy options for each issue

Counter-Piracy Law in Practice - An Ethnography of International Security Governance (Hardcover): Jessica Larsen Counter-Piracy Law in Practice - An Ethnography of International Security Governance (Hardcover)
Jessica Larsen
R3,747 Discovery Miles 37 470 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book is a socio-legal study of counter-piracy. It takes as its case the law enforcement efforts after 2008 to suppress piracy off the coast of Somalia. Through ethnographic fieldwork, the book invites the reader onto a Danish warship patrolling the western Indian Ocean for piracy incidents and into the courtroom in Seychelles, where more than 150 suspects were prosecuted. The aim is to understand how counter-piracy worked in practice. The book uses assemblage theory to approach law as a social process and places emphasis on studying empirical enforcement practices over analysing legal provisions. This supplements existing scholarship on the legal aspects of counter-piracy. Scholarship has mainly examined applicable law governing counter-piracy. This book steps into the field to examine applied law. Its methodology renders visible areas of legal ambiguity and identifies practices which suggests impunity and questions legal certainty. It thus contributes with new policy-relevant knowledge for international security governance. The relevance is one of urgency. Counter-piracy off Somalia has served as a governance paradigm, which is replicated in other maritime domains. Consideration of the implications for policy is therefore needed. The book will be of interest to policy-makers, security practitioners and scholars, who share a methodological commitment to practice.

The Law and Practice of Extradition (Paperback): Harmen van der Wilt The Law and Practice of Extradition (Paperback)
Harmen van der Wilt
R1,107 Discovery Miles 11 070 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Author is a recognised leading expert in the field of extradition, and has served as a judge in Special Chamber on International Criminal Cooperation in Criminal Matters of the District Court of Amsterdam. Offers a comprehensive overview of key topics in extradition law Comparative approach includes case studies from a wide range of jurisdictions to give students a sense of extradition law in context Extradition is an increasingly important topic as governments and law enforcement agencies seek to keep pace with rising transnational crime

The Routledge International Handbook of Legal and Investigative Psychology (Paperback): Ray Bull, Iris Blandon-Gitlin The Routledge International Handbook of Legal and Investigative Psychology (Paperback)
Ray Bull, Iris Blandon-Gitlin
R1,282 Discovery Miles 12 820 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The Routledge International Handbook of Legal and Investigative Psychology explores contemporary topics in psychological science, applying them to investigative and legal procedures. Written by recognized scholars from around the globe, this book brings together current research, emerging trends, and cutting-edge debates in a single comprehensive and authoritative volume. Drawing from both research and practice, this handbook highlights many important issues such as: how to investigate and prosecute rape; the value of emotional affect in homicide investigations; and factors affecting jurors' and suspects' decision making. By considering current research, the authors inform both legal and investigative professionals of findings that are of direct relevance to them, and the steps that can be taken to improve efficiency. This collection will inform investigative and legal professionals, advanced psychology students, academics, researchers, and policy makers. It will also be of great interest to researchers from other disciplines, including criminology, policing, and law.

The Official History of Criminal Justice in England and Wales - Volume II: Institution-Building (Hardcover): Paul Rock The Official History of Criminal Justice in England and Wales - Volume II: Institution-Building (Hardcover)
Paul Rock
R3,872 Discovery Miles 38 720 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Volume II of The Official History of Criminal Justice in England and Wales traces, for the first time, the genesis and early evolution of two principal institutions in the criminal justice system, the Crown Court and the Crown Prosecution Service. This volume examines the origins and shaping of two critical institutions: the Crown Court, which rose from the ashes of the Courts of Assize and Quarter Sessions; and the Crown Prosecution Service which replaced a rather haphazard system of police prosecuting solicitors. The 1971 Courts Act and the 1985 Prosecution of Offences Act were to reconfigure the architecture of criminal justice, transforming the procedures by which people were charged, prosecuted and, in the weightier cases demanding a judge and jury, tried in the criminal courts of England and Wales. One stemmed from a crisis in a medieval system of travelling justices that tried people in the wrong places and for inadequate lengths of time. The other was precipitated by a scandal in which three men were wrongly convicted for the murder of a bisexual prostitute. Theirs is an as yet untold history that can be explored in depth because it is recent enough, in the words of Harold Wilson, to have been 'written while the official records could still be supplemented by reference to the personal recollections of the public men who were involved'. This book will be of much interest to students of criminology and British history, politics and law.

Community Justice in Australia - Knowledge, Skills and Values (Hardcover, 2nd edition): Brian Stout Community Justice in Australia - Knowledge, Skills and Values (Hardcover, 2nd edition)
Brian Stout
R3,758 Discovery Miles 37 580 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This new edition of Community Justice in Australia expands on the discussion of how people who have committed offences can be engaged in the community. It considers how the concept of community justice can be successfully applied within Australia by social workers, criminologists, parole officers and anyone working in the community with both adults and young people. The book defines community justice and applies the concept to the Australian context. It then explains theories of offending behaviour, considers relevant Australian legislation, policy and intervention strategies and examines the implications for both young people and adults. Restorative justice is also discussed. The latter part of the book focuses on practical issues including working in community justice organisations, technology, public protection and desistance approaches. Each chapter contains an engagement with the implications of community justice approaches for Indigenous groups and features reflective questions, practical tasks and guidance for further reading. This accessible and practical book will be indispensable for instructors, students and practitioners working in the community with people who have committed offences.

The Sex Offender Register - Politics, Policy and Public Opinion (Paperback): Terry Thomas, Daniel Marshall The Sex Offender Register - Politics, Policy and Public Opinion (Paperback)
Terry Thomas, Daniel Marshall
R1,334 Discovery Miles 13 340 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

The Sex Offender Register examines the origins, history, structure and legalities of the UK sex offender register, and explores how political and public opinion has influenced the direction the policy of registration has taken. Delving into the origins of the UK sex offender register and how the registration policy has evolved, this book provides an understanding of the register and its contribution to public protection while attempting to see the register as a policy that has grown and developed and as having an organic life of its own. The sex offender register is designed as a form of public protection rather than a punishment, requiring offenders to notify the police of their circumstances and to accept a degree of offender management from the police. The book: * puts the development of the register in its political, social and ethical context * considers the position of children and young people as offenders * outlines the movement of registered offenders across international borders * analyses how offenders can be removed from the register * explores how other countries in the UK manage sex offenders through registers * asks questions about the efficacy of the register and what contribution it makes to public protection * looks at specific aspects of registration including the management of information * delves into the experience of life on the register * examines the influence of public opinion * discusses the role of the police as custodians of the register and as offender managers. Exploring the different pressures brought to bear on the register, this book provides an authoritative starting point for police officers, social workers, probation officers, magistrates, students of Criminology, Criminal Justice and Policing, and the general reader wanting to understand where the UK sex offender register originated from and how it operates today.

Transitional Justice in Aparadigmatic Contexts - Accountability, Recognition and Disruption (Hardcover): Tine Destrooper,... Transitional Justice in Aparadigmatic Contexts - Accountability, Recognition and Disruption (Hardcover)
Tine Destrooper, Kerstin Bree Carlson, Line Engbo Gissel
R3,758 Discovery Miles 37 580 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book explores the practical and theoretical opportunities as well as the challenges raised by the expansion of transitional justice into new and 'aparadigmatic' cases. The book defines transitional justice as the pursuit of accountability, recognition and/or disruption and applies an actor-centric analysis focusing on justice actors' intentions of and responses to transitional justice. It offers a typology of different transitional justice contexts ranging from societies experiencing ongoing conflict to consolidated democracies, and includes chapters from all types of aparadigmatic contexts. This covers transitional justice in states with contested political authority, shared political authority, and consolidated political authority. The transitional justice initiatives explored by the wide range of contributors are those of Afghanistan, Belgium, France, Greenland/Denmark, Libya, Syria, Turkey/Kurdistan, UK/Iraq, US, and Yemen. Through these aparadigmatic case studies, the book develops a new framework that, appropriate to its expanding reach, allows us to understand the practice of transitional justice in a more context-sensitive, bottom-up, and actor-oriented way, which leaves room for the complexity and messiness of interventions on the ground. The book will appeal to scholars and practitioners in the broad field of transitional justice, as represented in law, criminology, politics, conflict studies and human rights.

The Politics of Prison Crowding - A Critical Analysis of the Italian Prison System (Hardcover): Simone Santorso The Politics of Prison Crowding - A Critical Analysis of the Italian Prison System (Hardcover)
Simone Santorso
R3,753 Discovery Miles 37 530 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

- Presents qualitative data, giving an insight into the everyday experience of overcrowded prisons. - Links a smaller ethnographic study with wider trends on European politics and penal policy. - Places the Italian case in the wider international context.

Honour Based Crimes and the Law - Defining the Limits of Honour Based Violence and Abuse (Paperback): Mukaddes Gorar Honour Based Crimes and the Law - Defining the Limits of Honour Based Violence and Abuse (Paperback)
Mukaddes Gorar
R1,215 Discovery Miles 12 150 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Honour based violence and abuse manifests itself in different forms, and this book offers a comprehensive understanding of this phenomenon. This book argues that the limits of honour crimes must be defined more widely so that they include conducts and behaviours that originate from the patriarchal notion of honour, such as honour based oppression and breast ironing. The book provides a critical analysis and synthesis of the law in England and Wales and in the international human rights sphere. The relevant domestic legislation and cases are examined to reflect on whether adequate protection is provided for the victims and potential victims of honour based violence and abuse. Since honour based violence is a violation of human rights, the relevant international human rights law is examined to illustrate the perception of such crimes in the international arena. The effectiveness of any remedy for victims of honour based violence and abuse depends on its capability to change deep rooted behaviours in communities with honour based patriarchal values. This book argues that the law does not provide the effective impact required, in part due to patriarchal structures, and that more efforts should be dedicated to changes in education. It is held that there is a need for an educational programme that is especially designed to tackle violence and promote gender equality. The book will be essential reading for academics, researchers and policy-makers working in the areas of Human Rights Law, Criminal Law and Gender Studies.

Sexuality in the Swedish Police - From Gay Jokes to Pride Parades (Hardcover): Jens Rennstam Sexuality in the Swedish Police - From Gay Jokes to Pride Parades (Hardcover)
Jens Rennstam
R3,768 Discovery Miles 37 680 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Sexuality in the Swedish Police is based on the experiences of lesbian, gay and bisexual police officers and the author's observations of police work. Written at the intersection of organizational, gender and police studies, the book analyses how processes of exclusion and inclusion of LGB sexuality coexist in the Swedish police, how these processes are related to the culture and characteristics of police work, and how police management attempts to create an inclusive organisation. How and under what conditions does the exclusion and inclusion of LGB officers and LGB sexuality take place in the Swedish police? By delving into this question, the author seeks to answer, among other things, how it is that there are so few openly gay male police officers and how barriers to inclusion can be understood. The book contributes to a better understanding of the problems and activities associated with diversity issues, particularly with a focus on sexual orientation, but also more generally; many of the insights in the book can be used to understand the inclusion and exclusion of other groups in society. A key insight from the book is that inclusion and exclusion are collective processes characterized by struggle, a struggle that according to the author can be understood through the concept of "peripheral inclusion". Sexuality in the Swedish Police will be of great interest to scholars and students as well as practitioners with an interest in diversity issues and policing. The book is also relevant to those working in or interested in diversity, inclusion and equality in other similarly "masculinized" organizations, such as the armed forces and certain sports organisations.

Policing the Global South - Colonial Legacies, Pluralities, Partnerships, and Reform (Hardcover): Danielle Watson, Wendell C... Policing the Global South - Colonial Legacies, Pluralities, Partnerships, and Reform (Hardcover)
Danielle Watson, Wendell C Wallace, Sara N. Amin, Juan Carlos Ruiz Vasquez, Oluwagbenga Michael Akinlabi
R3,651 Discovery Miles 36 510 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Offers a timely contribution covering a range of cutting-edge empirical research chapters from talented academics around the globe. Given the range of chapters from academics around the world, sales are to be expected in a range of countries in the Global South. Challenges the dominance of northern theories in policing and the intellectual exclusion of the experiences of most of the world's population relegated to the margins, therefore contributing to the growing movement of a Southern Criminology. The material is timely and is likely to have a significant shelf-life, given the importance and momentum the debate around southern theories has gained. This is a unique book with no direct comparisons, and is a compelling contribution to the field of policing studies. Since some of the problems described in the chapters are of long-standing and unlikely to be addressed soon, patriarchy or influence of religion, the shelf life should be long.

A Theory of Legal Punishment - Deterrence, Retribution, and the Aims of the State (Paperback): Matthew Altman A Theory of Legal Punishment - Deterrence, Retribution, and the Aims of the State (Paperback)
Matthew Altman
R1,219 Discovery Miles 12 190 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book argues for a mixed theory of legal punishment that treats both crime reduction and retribution as important aims of the state. A central question in the philosophy of law is why the state's punishment of its own citizens is justified. Traditionally, two theories of punishment have dominated the field: consequentialism and retributivism. According to consequentialism, punishment is justified when it maximizes positive outcomes. According to retributivism, criminals should be punished because they deserve it. This book recognizes the strength of both positions. According to the two-tiered model, the institution of punishment and statutory penalties, as set by the legislature, are justified based on their costs and benefits, in terms of deterrence and rehabilitation. The law exists to preserve the public order. Criminal courts, by contrast, determine who is punished and how much based on what offenders deserve. The courts express the community's collective sense of resentment at being wronged. This book supports the two-tiered model by showing that it accords with our moral intuitions, commonly held (compatibilist) theories of freedom, and assumptions about how the extent of our knowledge affects our obligations. It engages classic and contemporary work in the philosophy of law and explains the theory's advantages over competing approaches from retributivists and other mixed theorists. The book also defends consequentialism against a longstanding objection that the social sciences give us little guidance regarding which policies to adopt. Drawing on recent criminological research, the two-tiered model can help us to address some of our most pressing social issues, including the death penalty, drug policy, and mass incarceration. This book will be of interest to philosophers, legal scholars, policymakers, and social scientists, especially criminologists, economists, and political scientists.

Explaining Variation in Juvenile Punishment - The Role of Communities and Systems (Paperback): Steven N. Zane Explaining Variation in Juvenile Punishment - The Role of Communities and Systems (Paperback)
Steven N. Zane
R1,206 Discovery Miles 12 060 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This research monograph provides a comparative analysis of juvenile court outcomes, exploring the influence of contextual factors on juvenile punishment across systems and communities. In doing so, it investigates whether, how, and to what extent macro-social context influences variation in juvenile punishment. The contextual hypotheses under investigation evaluate three prominent macro-sociall theoretical approaches: the conflict-oriented perspective of community threat, the consensus-oriented perspective of social disorganization, and the organizational perspective of the political economy of the juvenile court. Using multilevel modeling techniques, the study investigates these macro-social influences on juvenile justice outcomes across nearly 500 counties in seven states-Alabama, Connecticut, Missouri, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, and Utah. Findings suggest that the contextual indicators under investigation did not explain variation in juvenile court punishment across communities and systems, and the study proposes several implications for future research and policy. This monograph is essential reading for scholars of juvenile justice system impact and reform as well as practitioners engaged in youth policy and juvenile justice work. It is unique in taking a comparative perspective that acknowledges that there is no one juvenile justice system in the United States, but many such systems.

The Riders Come Out at Night - Brutality, Corruption, and Cover-Up in Oakland (Hardcover): Ali Winston, Darwin Bondgraham The Riders Come Out at Night - Brutality, Corruption, and Cover-Up in Oakland (Hardcover)
Ali Winston, Darwin Bondgraham
R783 R648 Discovery Miles 6 480 Save R135 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Norwegian Prison System - Halden Prison and Beyond (Hardcover): Are Hoidal, Nina Hanssen The Norwegian Prison System - Halden Prison and Beyond (Hardcover)
Are Hoidal, Nina Hanssen
R3,757 Discovery Miles 37 570 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

* Presents a detailed picture of the operations of Halden Prison and the principles and policies of the Norwegian correctional service. * Offers lessons for incorporating practices of humane care and custody of imprisoned populations. * Essential reading for academics and students engaged in the study of criminology, corrections, and penology, as well as practitioners, administrators, judges, policymakers, and advocates.

Criminal Law - Historical, Ethical, and Moral Foundations (Hardcover, 3rd edition): Charles P Nemeth Criminal Law - Historical, Ethical, and Moral Foundations (Hardcover, 3rd edition)
Charles P Nemeth
R5,888 Discovery Miles 58 880 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

* Offers a user-friendly treatment of the intersection of code, statute, and case law that defines the law of crimes with critical, ethical, and moral emphasis on why certain conduct has been defined and deemed criminal by design * Written from a perspective honoring those entrusted with the many functions and processes related to the law of crimes * Uses a more Socratic method than the competitors by emphasizing the jurisprudential wisdom behind particular laws

Femicide, Criminology and the Law (Hardcover): Hava Dayan, Yifat Bitton Femicide, Criminology and the Law (Hardcover)
Hava Dayan, Yifat Bitton
R3,767 Discovery Miles 37 670 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book offers an interdisciplinary perspective on femicide, using Israel as an illuminating case study, given its diverse communities and common-law-based legal system. Utilizing analytical alongside practical perspectives, the book offers a novel crimino-legal approach to femicide. In addition to its interdisciplinary novelty, the book presents originality in going beyond the more usual focus on the central victims and the common legal tools. Here, the authors extend the analysis to secondary victims of femicide and examine the applicability of second-tiered relevant legal tools, mostly tort law, as a means for gaining justice for the victims. This explorative journey culminates with the authors' definition of femicide as a quintessential "crime of distinct nature". In the context of current international pledges to better understand and consequently better fight femicide, this work allows readers to comprehend the phenomenon and the ways to abolish it. The book will be an invaluable resource for academics, researchers and policy makers working in the areas of criminal law, tort law, family law, criminology and gender studies, as well as for legal theorists and criminologists seeking integration of both disciplines.

The Evolving Protection of Prisoners' Rights in Europe (Hardcover): Gaetan Cliquennois The Evolving Protection of Prisoners' Rights in Europe (Hardcover)
Gaetan Cliquennois
R3,771 Discovery Miles 37 710 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The Evolving Protection of Prisoners' Rights in Europe explores the development of the framing of penal and prison policies by the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), clarifying the European expectations of national authorities, and describing the various models existing in Europe, with a view to analysing their mechanisms and highlighting those that seem the most suitable. A new frame of penal and prison policies in Europe has been progressively established by the ECHR and the Council of Europe (CoE) to protect the rights of detainees in Europe. European countries have reacted very diversely to these policies. This book has several key benefits for readers: * A global and detailed overview of the ECHR jurisprudence on penal and prison policies through an analysis of its development over time. * An analysis of the interactions between the Strasbourg Court and the CoE bodies (Committee of Ministers, Committee for the Prevention of Torture ...) and their reinforced framing of domestic penal and prison policies. * A detailed examination of the impacts of the European case law on penal and prison policies within ten nation states in Europe (including Romania which is currently very underresearched). * A robust engagement with the diverse national reactions to this European case law as a policy strategy. This book will be of great interest to scholars and students of Law, Criminal Justice, Criminology and Sociology. It will also appeal to civil servants (judges, lawyers, etc.), professionals and policymakers working for the CoE, the European Union, and the United Nations; Ministries of Justice; prison departments; and human rights institutions, as well as activists working for INGOs and NGOs.

Law, Practice and Politics of Forensic DNA Profiling - Forensic Genetics and their Technolegal Worlds (Hardcover): Victor Toom,... Law, Practice and Politics of Forensic DNA Profiling - Forensic Genetics and their Technolegal Worlds (Hardcover)
Victor Toom, Matthias Wienroth, Amade M'Charek
R3,777 Discovery Miles 37 770 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This collection reviews developments in DNA profiling across jurisdictions with a focus on scientific and technological developments as well as their political, ethical, and socio-legal aspects. Written by leading scholars in the fields of social studies of forensic science, science and technology studies and socio-legal studies, the book provides state-of-the-art analyses of forensic DNA practices in a diverse range of jurisdictions, new and emerging forensic genetics technologies and issues of legitimacy. The work articulates the various forms of technolegal politics involved in the everyday, standardised and emerging practices of forensic genetics and engages with the most recent scholarly and policy literature. In analyses of empirical cases, and by taking into account the most recent technolegal developments, the book explores what it means to live in a world that is increasingly governed through anticipatory crime control and its related risk management and bio-surveillance mechanisms, which intervene with and produce political and legal subjectivities through human bodies in their DNA. This volume is an invaluable resource for those working in the areas of social studies of forensic science, science and technology studies, socio-legal studies, sociology, anthropology, ethics, law, politics and international relations.

Rural Victims of Crime - Representations, Realities and Responses (Hardcover): Rachel Hale, Alistair Harkness Rural Victims of Crime - Representations, Realities and Responses (Hardcover)
Rachel Hale, Alistair Harkness
R3,779 Discovery Miles 37 790 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

1. There is a market for this book across rural criminology, rural sociology and human geography. 2. Whereas most victimological literature focuses on the urban, this book sheds light on rural victimisation.

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