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Law for Criminologists - A Practical Guide (Hardcover, New)
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Law for Criminologists - A Practical Guide (Hardcover, New)
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'This book is a triumph in its clarity, scholarship and sheer
scope. It is increasingly vital that criminologists understand
crime and the criminal justice system in depth, and Ursula Smartt
unmasks the mysteries and lays bare the complexities of law like
few other writers on the subject. This is the book on criminal law
that should be on the shelf of everyone connected to the criminal
law' - Baroness Helena Kennedy QC 'Law for Criminologists is a
timely and concise introduction for those in criminology and law.
Combining accessibility and scholarship, it will be welcomed by
students and lecturers alike' - Dr Azrini Wahidin, Reader and
Programme Director for Criminology, Queen's University Belfast
'Highly informative, comprehensive and reader-friendly - this
groundbreaking book is essential reading for all who are engaged in
the study of criminology' - Peter Joyce, Manchester Metropolitan
University This practical guide introduces students to the basic
principles of the law, enabling a comprehensive understanding of
criminology and criminal justice. Law for Criminologists will
enthuse the student and teacher about the law whilst giving sound
advice on how to achieve a thorough comprehension of the topic.
Striking a much-needed balance between essential law for
criminologists, and commentary on current legal issues, this book
provides the reader with a full understanding of: " the workings of
the law in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland " the
European Union legal frameworks " the law of evidence and the
criminal process " punishment and sentencing " human rights issues
" the differences between youth justice and adult criminal
legislation " how to undertake independent legal research and
further reading in the discipline. Packed with extensive learning
aids including case studies, boxed notes, sample examination
questions, appendices of statutes and cases and a comprehensive
glossary, this book is vital for all students in criminology and
criminal justice. As well as an extensive foreword by Baroness
Helena Kennedy QC.
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