Criminal Justice

A Very Short Introduction

Julian V. Roberts (Professor of Criminology, University of Oxford)

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Oxford University Press
11 September 2015

Biography; Criminal law & procedure; Criminal justice law

Series: Very Short Introductions

The criminal justice system is wide ranging; from the crimes themselves and policing to the sentencing of offenders and prisons. In this Very Short Introduction Julian V. Roberts draws upon the latest research and current practices from a number of different countries around the world. Focusing on the adversarial model of justice found in common law countries such as the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia, he discusses topics such as the uses of imprisonment, the effects of capital punishment, and the purposes of sentencing. Considering the role of the victim throughout the criminal justice system, as well as public knowledge and attitudes towards criminal justice, Roberts critically assesses the way in which the system functions and its importance around the world.

By: Julian V. Roberts (Professor of Criminology University of Oxford)
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 174mm, Width: 117mm, Spine: 9mm
Weight: 141g
ISBN: 9780198716495
ISBN 10: 0198716494
Series: Very Short Introductions
Pages: 152
Publication Date: 11 September 2015
Audience: College/higher education , A / AS level
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Acknowledgements ; Preface ; 1. Introducing criminal justice ; 2. Between the crime and court ; 3. The case goes to court ; 4. Why punish ... and how? ; 5. The inside story of life inside ; 6. Release from prison ; 7. Hearing the victim? ; Postscript: the future of criminal justice ; Appendix A: Court of Appeal Judgment ; Further reading

Julian V. Roberts is a Professor of Criminology in the Faculty of Law, University of Oxford. He is Associate Editor of the European Journal of Criminology and the Canadian Journal of Criminology. He has been a Visiting Professor at the Haifa Law School; School of Law, Kings College; the Institute of Criminology, University of Cambridge; the Centre of Criminology, University of Toronto; the School of Criminology, Catholic University of Leuven; the Department of Criminology, Universite Libre de Bruxelles; and the Department of Justice, Canada.