The Use of Imprisonment - Essays in the Changing State of English Penal Policy

In the previous few years English penal policy had undergone considerable change. Originally published in 1975, the contributors to this book focus on the use of imprisonment in such a time of transition, and examine various aspects of penal policy - administrative, organizational, staffing, legal, philosophical.

Sommario

Notes on Contributors. Acknowledgments. Introduction. 1. Prisoners and the Law Graham Zellick 2. Administration: Staff Structure and Training Today Norman Jepson 3. Aspects of the Psychology of Imprisonment Mark Williams 4. The Imprisonment of Females Frances Heidensohn 5. Custodial Alternatives Hugh J. Klare 6. Alternatives to Imprisonment Keith Hawkins 7. Tactics of Reform Martin Wright 8. Future Prospects of Imprisonment in Britain Seaìn McConville. Suggested Further Reading.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Con la collaborazione di: Seán McConville (Editore)
• Editore: Taylor and Francis
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 01.10.2025
• EAN: 9781032568850
• ISBN: 978-1-032-56885-0
• Pagine: 128
• Serie: Routledge Library Editions: Prison and Prisoners
• Categorie: Scienze sociali, diritto, economia > Diritto > Diritto penale, diritto processuale penale, criminologia; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Criminology, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Penology, Penology and punishment, Prisons, Sentencing & punishment, Sentencing and punishment, Criminal justice law