Criminal Justice by Bryan Gibson

Criminal Justice by Bryan Gibson

The most straightforward overview available. Covers the entire criminal justice system. A 'no frills' explanation for beginners. This basic guide sets out the main components of the criminal justice system in an accessible way. Intended as a starting point for readers coming to the subject for the first time it is ideal for new staff, volunteers, first year students and other 'rookies': a short book of facts, explanations and pointers to further study. Chapters: 1. What is Crime? 2. What is Criminal Justice? 3. Who's Who? 4. Modern Developments 5. The Police 6. The Criminal Courts in Action 7. Sentencing (including Probation Work) 8. Prisons and Imprisonment 9. Victims and Restorative Justice 10. Causes of Crime The book also features the Rule of Law, risk assessment, decision-making, forensic investigation, witnesses, surveillance, criminology, crime reduction strategies, border controls, penal reform and some international and historical dimensions. With a Glossary of Words, Phrases and Abbreviations.

'A good introduction and reads very well': John Harding'An authoritative and easy-to-read account of the main features of the system and their latest developments': David Faulkner.

Bryan Gibson is a barrister-at-law who worked in the criminal justice system before founding Waterside Press in 1989. He has written several books on aspects of the criminal justice system and worked alongside a wide range of other authors on entire topics covered by this book.

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ISBN 13	9781909976009
ISBN 10	1909976008
Title	Criminal Justice
Author	Bryan Gibson
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Waterside Press
Year published	2014-02-24
Number of pages	148
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