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Sentencing and punishment : the quest for justice / Susan Easton and Christine Piper.

By: Contributor(s): Publisher: Oxford ; Oxford University Press, 2022Edition: Fifth editionDescription: xxix, 555 pages : illustrations ; 25 cmContent type:
  • text
ISBN:
  • 9780192863300 (paperback)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 364.6 EAS
Contents:
Part I: Sentencing Principles, Policies and Problems: 1:Developing penal policy - 2:Structuring sentencing - 3:Determining 'just deserts' - 4:Utility and deterrence - 5:Risk and danger - 6:Instead of punishment? Restorative justice, child welfare, and medical treatment - 7:Impact on victims and offenders - Part II: Punishing Offenders: 8:Justice in the modern prison - 9:Experiencing imprisonment - 10:Punishment and rehabilitation in the community - 11:Court orders for young offenders - 12:Concluding remarks.
Summary: Examining the theory behind the headlines and engaging with current debates, this new edition provides thoughtful, impartial, and unbiased coverage of sentencing and punishment in the UK. Collectively, Susan Easton and Christine Piper are highly experienced teachers and researchers in this field, making them perfectly placed to deliver this lively account of a highly dynamic subject area. The book takes a thorough and systematic approach to sentencing and punishment, examining key topics from legal, philosophical, and practical perspectives. Offering in-depth and detailed coverage, while remaining clear and succinct, the authors deliver a balanced approach to the subject. Chapter summaries, discussion questions, and case studies help students to engage with the subject, apply their knowledge, and reflect upon debates. Fully reworked and restructured, this fifth edition has been updated to include developments such as the Sentencing Act 2020 and changes following the 2019 general election. This is the essential guide for anyone studying sentencing and punishment as part of a law or criminology course.
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BOOKs . Circulation Counter 364.6 EAS (Browse shelf(Opens below)) PB Not For Loan Recommended by Prof. Dr. Mrinal Satish 40720

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Part I: Sentencing Principles, Policies and Problems:
1:Developing penal policy -
2:Structuring sentencing -
3:Determining 'just deserts' -
4:Utility and deterrence -
5:Risk and danger -
6:Instead of punishment? Restorative justice, child welfare, and medical treatment -
7:Impact on victims and offenders -
Part II: Punishing Offenders:
8:Justice in the modern prison -
9:Experiencing imprisonment -
10:Punishment and rehabilitation in the community -
11:Court orders for young offenders -
12:Concluding remarks.

Examining the theory behind the headlines and engaging with current debates, this new edition provides thoughtful, impartial, and unbiased coverage of sentencing and punishment in the UK. Collectively, Susan Easton and Christine Piper are highly experienced teachers and researchers in this field, making them perfectly placed to deliver this lively account of a highly dynamic subject area.
The book takes a thorough and systematic approach to sentencing and punishment, examining key topics from legal, philosophical, and practical perspectives. Offering in-depth and detailed coverage, while remaining clear and succinct, the authors deliver a balanced approach to the subject. Chapter summaries, discussion questions, and case studies help students to engage with the subject, apply their knowledge, and reflect upon debates.
Fully reworked and restructured, this fifth edition has been updated to include developments such as the Sentencing Act 2020 and changes following the 2019 general election. This is the essential guide for anyone studying sentencing and punishment as part of a law or criminology course.