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Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Crime & criminology > Organized crime > General
When you're working undercover the smallest mistake can cost you
your life.'A riveting read full of tension and suspense with a
vivid cast of characters and an enticing plot.' Heather
BurnsideDetective Constable Bailey Morgan has been out of the
undercover game since her last job went horribly wrong, leaving her
with scars inside and out. When her colleague Alice is found dead
whilst working deep cover in a women's prison, Bailey steps in to
replace her. Working alone, Bailey embarks on a dangerous journey
through the murky underbelly of the prison and soon discovers that
Alice's death was part of a spate of brutal murders. Surrounded by
prison officers, criminals and lowlifes, the slightest mistake
could cost Bailey her life. Heart-stopping and gripping. Perfect
for the fans of hit TV shows such as Line of Duty, Orange is the
New Black and Bad Girls. What readers are saying about Jailbird:
'Fast paced and addictive.' Ross Greenwood 'I have nothing negative
at all to say about this book. I can't wait for the next book from
this author as she has extreme talent.' 'Flows well, extremely good
plot! One of the best reads of the year. HIGHLY recommend!!!'
'Absolutely loved this book! The story flows, the characters are
fascinating and I couldn't tear myself away. Highly recommended.'
'This one is a sure winner!' 'I was literally on the edge of my
seat reading this book.' 'I was totally engrossed in this book.'
Innocent people are regularly convicted of crimes they did not
commit. A number of systemic factors have been found to contribute
to wrongful convictions, including eyewitness misidentification,
false confessions, informant testimony, official misconduct, and
faulty forensic evidence. In Miscarriages of Justice in Canada,
Kathryn M. Campbell offers an extensive overview of wrongful
convictions, bringing together current sociological,
criminological, and legal research, as well as current case-law
examples. For the first time, information on all known and
suspected cases of wrongful conviction in Canada is included and
interspersed with discussions of how wrongful convictions happen,
how existing remedies to rectify them are inadequate, and how those
who have been victimized by these errors are rarely compensated.
Campbell reveals that the causes of wrongful convictions are, in
fact, avoidable, and that those in the criminal justice system must
exercise greater vigilance and openness to the possibility of error
if the problem of wrongful conviction is to be resolved.
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