1st Edition

Debates in Criminal Justice Key Themes and Issues

Edited By Tom Ellis, Stephen Savage Copyright 2012
280 Pages 6 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

280 Pages 6 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

280 Pages 6 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

This innovative new book recognises that, while criminal justice studies is a core component of all criminology/criminal justice undergraduate degrees, it can be a confusing, overwhelming and a relatively dry topic despite its importance. Taking an original approach, this book sets out a series of ten key dilemmas - presented as debates - designed to provide students with a clear framework... Read more

Introduction  1. Crime control system or due process? by Tom Ellis and Mike Nash  2. Lay justice or professional justice? by Steve Savage and Diana Bretherick  3. Adversarial or Inquisitorial justice? by Jane Creaton and Francis Pakes  4. Private policing or public policing? by Mark Button and Les Johnston  5. Restorative justice or retribution? by Tom Ellis and Steve Savage  6. Prison works! or Prison works? by Tom Ellis and Chris Lewis  7. Legalise drugs? by Tom Ellis and Dan Silverstone  8. Capital punishment: the case for and against? by Mark Button and Diana Bretherick  9. Victims' rights or suspects' rights? by Chris Lewis and Jacki Tapley  10. Sex Offender Notification by Andy Williams and Mike Nash

Biography

Tom Ellis is Principal Lecturer in Criminology at the Institute of Criminal Justice Studies, University of Portsmouth.

Steve Savage is Professor of Criminology and Director of the Institute of Criminal Justice Studies, University of Portsmouth.