1st Edition

A Dictionary of Criminal Justice

By Peter Joyce, Neil Wain Copyright 2011
336 Pages
by Routledge

332 Pages
by Routledge

336 Pages
by Routledge

A Dictionary of Criminal Justice is the only dictionary that deals with criminal justice from a UK perspective, and in doing so provides a comprehensive guide to all aspects of the British criminal justice system, including its historical context and contemporary operations. The first three sections of the book explore in turn key definitions, key pieces of legislation and key documents... Read more

Introduction  Part 1: Definitions  Part 2: Key Acts  Part 3: Key Documents  4. Internet Sources  Index

Biography

Peter Joyce is Principal Lecturer in Criminology at Manchester Metropolitan University. Recently published works include The Politics of Protest (Palgrave, 2002), Criminal Justice (Willan, 2006), and Criminology and Criminal Justice: A Study Guide (Willan, 2009).

Neil Wain is Chief Superintendent in the Greater Manchester Police and divisional commander of Stockport. He has been a BCU commander for three years, with considerable experience of working in partnership with local criminal justice agencies. Publications include The ASBO – Wrong Turning, Dead End (Howard League for Penal Reform, 2007) and numerous articles on youth crime.