Criminal Justice, 4th Edition

The authors provide a rigorous and stimulating critique of the criminal justice system, encouraging students to question the extent to which it achieves it aims

The text includes discussion and analysis of a broad range of research, undertaken by a number of specialists including authors themselves, who are widely considered to be at the forefront of the field

Includes summaries and selected further reading to pinpoint the key issues and to help students engage with and read around the subject

The fourth edition is supported by an accompanying Online Resource Centre, which provides updates to the law and web links to relevant legislation and news stories

New to this edition

An experienced new co-author, Dr. Mandy Burton, joins the writing team for the fourth edition

The text now features chapter summaries and selected further reading lists to support the student and encourage further research

The fourth edition is supported by a new Online Resource Centre providing updates to the law and web links to relevant legislation, news stories, and radio programmes

The content of the book has been fully updated to include coverage of new legislation, case law, research and policy developments

The text is informed by the authors' own specialist research into penalty notices for disorder and integrated domestic violence courts

What does it mean to be 'under arrest'? Who can limit police powers, and why do miscarriages of justice occur? The fourth edition of Criminal Justice provides a comprehensive overview of the criminal justice system in England and Wales, as well as thought-provoking insights into how it might be altered and improved. Tracing the procedures surrounding the apprehension, investigation and trial of suspected offenders, this book is the ideal companion for law and criminology students alike. As the authors combine the relevant legislation with fresh research findings and policy initiatives, the resulting text is a fascinating blend of socio-legal analysis.

Whilst retaining its authoritative treatment of the issues at the heart of criminal justice, the fourth edition has been fully updated with recent developments, including recent terrorism legislation and the Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill. Students are aided by the addition of chapter summaries and further reading lists, while a new Online Resource Centre directs them to related cases and current events, successfully highlighting the importance and ever-changing nature of the subject.

Online Resource Centre

* Updates

* Web links

Readership: Undergraduates taking criminal justice modules as part of a criminology or criminal justice degree programme, as well as and law and sociology undergraduates opting to study criminal justice.