Exercising Discretion (Hardcover, illustrated edition)

The exercise of discretion often plays a key part in decisions which are made within the criminal justice system, such as: the victim of an offense choosing not to report the offense; the police deciding to press for prosecution rather than cautioning; a sentencer choosing to impose a custodial sentence rather than a community penalty; and a Discretionary Lifer Panel of the Parole Board choosing to offer early release for imprisoned offenders. However, definitions of discretion are not clear, and despite widespread recognition of its importance there is much controversy on its nature and legitimacy. This book explores the importance of discretion to an understanding of the nature of the "making of justice" in theory and practice, taking as its starting point the wide discretionary powers wielded by many of the key players in the criminal justice and related systems. It focuses on the core elements and contexts of discretion, looking at the power, ability, authority and duties of indivi

General

Imprint:	Willan Publishing
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	May 2003
First published:	2003
Editors:	Loraine Gelsthorpe • Nicola Padfield
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 17mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	240
Edition:	illustrated edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-903240-99-1
Categories:	Books > Law > Jurisprudence & general issues > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Crime & criminology > General
LSN:	1-903240-99-9
Barcode:	9781903240991

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