Criminal Justice and the Pursuit of Truth

Tim Hillier (De Montfort University), Gavin Dingwall (De Montfort University)

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English

Bristol University Press
16 June 2021

Sociology; Social theory; Social services & welfare, criminology; Penology & punishment; Criminal procedure

Can the criminal justice system achieve justice based on its ability to determine the truth?

Drawing on a variety of disciplinary and interdisciplinary perspectives, this book investigates the concept of truth – its complexities and nuances – and scrutinizes how well the criminal justice process facilitates truth-finding. From allegation to sentencing, the chapters take the reader on a journey through the criminal justice system, exposing the marginalization of truth-finding in favour of other jurisprudential or systemic values, such as expediency, procedural fairness and the presumption of innocence.

This important work bridges the gap between what people expect from the criminal justice system and what it can legitimately deliver.

By: Tim Hillier (De Montfort University), Gavin Dingwall (De Montfort University)
Imprint: Bristol University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
ISBN: 9781529203189
ISBN 10: 152920318X
Pages: 242
Publication Date: 16 June 2021
Audience: Professional and scholarly , General/trade , Undergraduate , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Gavin Dingwall is Professor of Criminal Justice Policy at De Montfort University. Tim Hillier is Head of the School of Law at De Montfort University.

Reviews for Criminal Justice and the Pursuit of Truth

"""A great read for the student fresh to the subject as well as for the jaded practitioner... a refreshing and up-to-date analysis of the failures of our current processes."" Criminal Law Review"