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House of Commons - Home Affairs Committee: Drugs: New Psychoactive Substances and Prescription Drugs - HC 819

Author : Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Home Affairs Committee
Publisher : The Stationery Office
ISBN 13 : 9780215065926
Total Pages : 78 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (659 download)

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Download or read book House of Commons - Home Affairs Committee: Drugs: New Psychoactive Substances and Prescription Drugs - HC 819 written by Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Home Affairs Committee and published by The Stationery Office. This book was released on 2013-12-20 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We are facing an epidemic of psychoactive substances in the UK with deaths increasing by 79% in the last year. New versions of these "legal highs" are being produced at the rate of at least one a week, yet it has taking the Government a year to produce five pages of guidance on the use of alternative legislation. This slow response to the crisis may have led to more deaths. Those who sell these killer substances need to be held responsible. New laws should be enacted to put the onus on them. Especially at this time of year, young people need to take care about what substances they consume so their health and lives are not put at risk. Quick turn around mobile testing units should be utilised at festivals in order in order to facilitate the removal of potentially harmful or illegal substances from the site immediately and more specific education on psychoactive substances should be given in school and colleges. There are also currently 1.5 million people addicted to prescription drugs in the UK. The abuse of these types of substances is taking place in the shadows and its extent is still unquantified. Local GPs need to report their suspicious and collate information to illuminate this problem. Medical Royal Colleges should establish a joint working group to examine whether local health teams are effectively communicating concerns around individuals visiting multiple practices to request specific drugs.

The Government Reply to the Fourth Report from the Home Affairs Committee Session 2003-04 HC 130

Author : Great Britain. Home Office
Publisher : The Stationery Office
ISBN 13 : 9780101635929
Total Pages : 40 pages
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Download or read book The Government Reply to the Fourth Report from the Home Affairs Committee Session 2003-04 HC 130 written by Great Britain. Home Office and published by The Stationery Office. This book was released on 2004 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This document sets out the Government's reply to the Committee's report (HCP 130-I, session 2003-04; ISBN 0215019059, published July 2004. The Committee's report examined the Government's proposals for the introduction of an identify cards scheme, as set out in the policy document (Cm 6020, ISBN 0101602022) published in November 2003, and the draft Identity Cards Bill (Cm. 6178, ISBN 0101617828) published in April 2004. The Government's responses are given under a variety of headings including: the international context, concerns of principle and practical concerns, benefits and weaknesses of the Government's scheme, illegal working and immigration abuse, organised crime and terrorism, identity fraud, entitlement and easier access to public services, the 'voluntary stage', vulnerable groups, the National Identity Register and database issues, 'function creep', biometrics, medical information, security, costings and procurement.

House of Commons - Home Affairs Committee: E-Crime - HC 70

Author : Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons. Home Affairs Committee
Publisher : The Stationery Office
ISBN 13 : 9780215061430
Total Pages : 170 pages
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Download or read book House of Commons - Home Affairs Committee: E-Crime - HC 70 written by Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons. Home Affairs Committee and published by The Stationery Office. This book was released on 2013 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The threat of a cyber attack to the UK is so serious it is marked as a higher threat than a nuclear attack. One can steal more on the internet than they can by robbing a bank and online criminals in 25 countries have chosen the UK as their number one target. Astonishingly, some are operating from EU countries. If we don't have a 21st century response to this 21st century crime, we will be letting those involved in these gangs off the hook. After a 10 month inquiry the Committee concluded that: a dedicated state of the art espionage response team should be established so that attacks can be immediately reported; Banks must be required to report all e-crime fraud to law enforcement; it is alarmed that CEOP is having its budget cut by 10% over 4 years, its experienced Chief Executive is leaving and it could lose its laser-like focus when merged with the National Crime Agency; it is still too easy for people to access inappropriate online content and those responsible need to take stronger action to remove such content - the Government should draw up a mandatory code of conduct with them to remove material which breaches acceptable standards; the DPP should review sentencing guidance and ensure e-criminals receive the same sentences as if they had stolen the same amount of money or data offline; the Government should look at setting up a similar organisation to the Internet Watch Foundation focused on reporting and removing online terrorist content

House of Commons - Home Affairs Committee - The Work of the Immigration Directorates (April-September 2013) - HC 820

Author : Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Home Affairs Committee
Publisher : The Stationery Office
ISBN 13 : 9780215070425
Total Pages : 82 pages
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Download or read book House of Commons - Home Affairs Committee - The Work of the Immigration Directorates (April-September 2013) - HC 820 written by Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Home Affairs Committee and published by The Stationery Office. This book was released on 2014-03-28 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The numbers coming from Bulgaria and Romania since the end of transitional controls appear rather more a trickle than a flood. The Government's failure to commission an estimate of these numbers has led to unnecessary anti-immigrant. It is essential that for future enlargement of the EU the Government commission research on the impact of migration to the UK. The Migration Advisory Committee should be tasked by the Government to provide an estimate of the numbers arriving in our country. The Government must also not sell citizenship to the highest bidder. Those who seek to acquire British citizenship should be fit and proper. The Warnings Index and our borders controls are still not fit for purpose and there is a real possibility that dangerous criminals have been able to enter the UK without the authorities knowing. The verdict in the Baksim Bushati case described UK's defences to illegal immigration to be "leaking like a sieve" and Border Force as "powerless" and as "hopelessly undermanned". The Migration Refusal Pool also remains a concern. Capita have found over 34,000 cases where the person has left the UK. Apart from the fact that we have a system where the Home Office cannot know where over 30,000 people are, we then pay a private company, Capita, to clarify that they have left. Capita appear to get paid for just finding out they aren't here, not actively having to do anything to remove them. This work could have been undertaken by the Home Office directly

House of Commons - Home Affairs Committee: The Work of the UK Border Agency (January-March 2013) - HC 616

Author : Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Home Affairs Committee
Publisher : The Stationery Office
ISBN 13 : 9780215063489
Total Pages : 94 pages
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Download or read book House of Commons - Home Affairs Committee: The Work of the UK Border Agency (January-March 2013) - HC 616 written by Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Home Affairs Committee and published by The Stationery Office. This book was released on 2013-11-08 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Border Agency backlogs, by the time it was wound up, had fallen to 432,000. However, most of the 70,400 reduction was achieved by simply loading pending cases onto the computer, and in some categories-such as those applying for further leave to remain on the basis of marriage or civil partnership-the backlog had actually grown. The Committee has no objection in principle to the introduction of a charge for access to the National Health Service for those who are in the UK only temporarily. However it expresses concerns about the possible application of the scheme to vulnerable people who have been trafficked into the country and recommends that the Government should pilot an alternative option for visa applicants to take out private health insurance instead. This has been a chaotic summer for immigration policy. First we had the controversial AdVans which were rightly ridiculed, and then it was revealed that Capita had botched the contract to clear the migration refusal pool by asking British citizens to leave their own country. Finally we saw a u-turn on visa bonds, however the uncertainty has already done damage. A more effective and less menacing message would be that the Government is willing and able to support those who are here illegally to return home if they want to. Tough enforcement action should be taken against those who are determined to remain here illegally, but for the target audience of potential voluntary returners, the effectiveness of the carrot is potentially undermined by the ostentatious brandishing of the stick

House of Commons - Home Affairs Committee: Leadership and Standards in the Police: Follow-Up - HC 756-I

Author : Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Home Affairs Committee
Publisher : The Stationery Office
ISBN 13 : 9780215063441
Total Pages : 28 pages
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Download or read book House of Commons - Home Affairs Committee: Leadership and Standards in the Police: Follow-Up - HC 756-I written by Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Home Affairs Committee and published by The Stationery Office. This book was released on 2013-11-03 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Home Affairs Committee has criticised evidence given by both the officers subject to the disciplinary investigation and their Chief Constables. The individual officers gave evidence which the Committee found to be misleading, possibly deliberately so, and lacking in credibility. The Committee has decided to recall both Sergeant Jones and DS Hinton, next Tuesday 5th November 2013, to apologise for misleading it and has reserved the right to recall Inspector MacKaill should it be found that he too has misled the Committee. Both DS Hinton and Sgt Jones have been referred to the IPCC. The apologies given by Chief Constable Shaw (West Mercia), Sims (West Midlands) and Parker (Warwickshire) were welcomed although the decision taken by Chief Constables Parker and Sims not to redetermine whether their officers should face a misconduct panel was criticised. Mr Parker has also been criticised for seeking to correct the evidence of DS Hinton in a manner which suggested that he lacked impartiality. Assistant Chief Constable Cann (West Midlands) has been criticised for attempting to access the final report of the misconduct investigation prior to it being signed off by the IPCC. The Committee regretted an absence of leadership by all three Chief Constables at a critical time which could have, if utilised earlier, prevented reputational damage to the police service. The Committee believes that the IPCC should have carried out an independent inquiry in this case although it recognises that resource constraints which would have prevented it for completing an investigation quickly were the main factor behind the decision not to do so

House of Commons - Home Affairs Committee: Asylum - HC 71

Author : Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Home Affairs Committee
Publisher : The Stationery Office
ISBN 13 : 9780215062659
Total Pages : 204 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (626 download)

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Download or read book House of Commons - Home Affairs Committee: Asylum - HC 71 written by Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Home Affairs Committee and published by The Stationery Office. This book was released on 2013-10-11 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The asylum system is overburdened and under severe pressure. The backlog of asylum cases that should have been cleared by 2011 has reached 32,600, with some people waiting up to 16 years for a decision. Thousands appear to be living in a sub-standard level of housing as part of the COMPASS contract supplied by the private contractors G4S, Serco and Clearel. These companies must be held accountable. The quality of decision making is also of great concern as 30% of appeals against initial decisions were allowed in 2012. The impact of decisions are grave - if asylum is not granted when it should be then the UK is failing to protect a vulnerable person. If asylum is granted when it is not deserved then the UK may well end up harbouring war criminals and terrorists. Those who apply for asylum should be checked against national and international law enforcement agency and security databases to ensure that we are not harbouring those who intend us harm. The Home Secretary has to give assurance that any anomalies in the process, which have allowed decisions such as this to take place, are addressed immediately. The are also oncerns about the level of support available to those who seek asylum in the UK. The Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 section 4, which provides a reduced support system for asylum seekers who had had their claim refused but were unable to return to their country of origin through reasons that were no fault of theirs, is not a solution.

House of Commons - Home Affairs Committee: Pre-Lisbon Treaty EU Police and Criminal Justice Measures: The UK's Opt-In Decision - HC 615

Author : Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Home Affairs Committee
Publisher : The Stationery Office
ISBN 13 : 9780215063410
Total Pages : 120 pages
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Download or read book House of Commons - Home Affairs Committee: Pre-Lisbon Treaty EU Police and Criminal Justice Measures: The UK's Opt-In Decision - HC 615 written by Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Home Affairs Committee and published by The Stationery Office. This book was released on 2013-10-31 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report is the Home Affairs Committee's response to the House's invitation of 15 July 2013, together with the Justice and European Scrutiny Committees, to submit a report by the end of October 2013 relevant to the exercise of the block opt-out of pre-Lisbon Treaty EU police and criminal justice measures, before the start of negotiations between the Government and the European Commission, Council and other EU member states on measures which the UK wishes to rejoin following exercise of the block opt-out. The Government has given notification of its intention to exercise the block opt-out. Its right to do so, and the conditions attached to the exercise of that right, are contained in Article 10 of Protocol 36 annexed to the EU Treaties. The block opt-out covers 130 EU police and criminal justice measures which had been adopted prior to 1 December 2009, the date of the entry into force of the Lisbon Treaty. The Committee has also set out: (i) That there are many problems with the European Arrest Warrant, in its existing form, in particular that it is on a system of mutual recognition of legal systems which in reality vary significantly; (ii) The Committee welcomes and supports the Government's reform package for the arrest warrant; (iii) The Committee recommends separate votes on the arrest warrant to the rest of the opt-in package at an early stage to provide a parliamentary mandate for the Government's negotiations.; (iv) The Committee concludes that if the Government proceeds with the opt-in as proposed, it will not result in any repatriation of powers. Indeed, the increased jurisdiction of the European Court of Justice may result in a net flow of powers in the opposite direction.

Policing

Author : Peter Joyce
Publisher : SAGE Publications
ISBN 13 : 1847874606
Total Pages : 273 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (478 download)

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Download or read book Policing written by Peter Joyce and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2010-11-15 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This innovative and accessible book will appeal to Upperf-level undergraduates, postgradutes and scholars in ciminology, criminal justice, and politics. --Book Jacket.

Thirty-fourth Report of Session 2012-13

Author : Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: European Scrutiny Committee
Publisher : The Stationery Office
ISBN 13 : 9780215055217
Total Pages : 94 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (552 download)

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Book Synopsis Thirty-fourth Report of Session 2012-13 by : Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: European Scrutiny Committee

Download or read book Thirty-fourth Report of Session 2012-13 written by Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: European Scrutiny Committee and published by The Stationery Office. This book was released on 2013-03-13 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Official History of Criminal Justice in England and Wales

Author : David Downes
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1000774996
Total Pages : 359 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (7 download)

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Download or read book The Official History of Criminal Justice in England and Wales written by David Downes and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2022-11-29 with total page 359 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is Volume IV in the Official History of Criminal Justice in England and Wales. Previous volumes have focused on the moral reforms of the 1960s, the changes to the criminal courts and the introduction of an independent prosecution service, and the broad shifts in penal policy that have taken place in the post-war era. This volume examines the changing politics of law and order, charting the gradual shift toward greater political conflict and dispute. Until the early 1970s law and order rarely occupied a privileged place in political debate. From that point this began to change with, initially, the Conservatives utilising crime and penal policy as a means of distinguishing themselves from their opponents. This volume charts these changes in the politics of law and order and examines the rise in the temperature of political debate around such issues as the Labour Party markedly shifted its direction in the 1990s This book will be of interest to students of British political history, criminology and sociology.

Institutional and Policy Dynamics of Eu Migration Law

Author : Georgia Papagianni
Publisher : Martinus Nijhoff Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9004152792
Total Pages : 420 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (41 download)

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Download or read book Institutional and Policy Dynamics of Eu Migration Law written by Georgia Papagianni and published by Martinus Nijhoff Publishers. This book was released on 2006 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The main objective of this book is to present the on-going process of European integration via a comprehensive analysis of the institutional dynamics of, and politics linked with, the emerging migration law and policy of the European Union. More specifically, it presents the historical evolution, the main institutional legislative and policy steps, the position of, and interactions among, the different actors, and the factors impeding the formation of a common policy at EU level. On this basis a critical analysis is provided of the main institutional problems, the current policy framework, the overarching rationale as well as of the content and quality of the nascent EU migration law. The book is divided into three parts. The first two parts provide a comprehensive study of the institutional framework and the substantive EC/EU law respectively. The third and final part provides a more general analysis of the policy-making process. Since the major achievements in the field of migration are recent, the book focuses to a great extent on the post-Amsterdam era. However, for reasons of coherence and in order to better evaluate recent developments, a concise overview of the origins of this policy is provided. Moreover, special emphasis is placed on the Schengen acquis, since its mark on European affairs has been and remains pronounced. Overall the attempt has been to provide an account, which is up to date with extensive historical references and combines both an academic and practical perspective to the legal and political issues involved. The approach based on the above elements will contribute to a new understanding of the main aspects of EU migration law and its policy ramifications andwill be of use to both academics and practitioners alike.

Criminal Justice

Author : Peter Joyce
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1317395581
Total Pages : 699 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (173 download)

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Download or read book Criminal Justice written by Peter Joyce and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2017-07-06 with total page 699 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This revised and expanded third edition offers a comprehensive and engaging introduction to the criminal justice system of England and Wales. Starting with an overview of the main theories of the causes of crime, this book explores and discusses the operation of the main criminal justice agencies including the police, probation and prison services and the legal and youth justice systems. This book offers a lively and critical discussion of some of the main themes in criminal justice, from policy-making and crime control to diversity and discrimination to the global dimensions of criminal justice, including organized crime and the role of the EU. Key updates to this new edition include: increased discussion of the measurement, prevention and detection of crime; a revised chapter on the police which discusses the principle of policing by consent, police methods, power and governance as well as the abuse of power; further discussion of pressing contemporary issues in criminal justice, such as privatization, multi-agency working and community-based criminal justice policy; a brand new chapter on victims of crime, key developments in criminal justice policy, and the response of the criminal justice system. This accessible text is essential reading for students taking introductory courses in criminology and criminal justice. A wide range of useful features includes review questions, lists of further reading, timelines of key events and a glossary of key terms.

Espionage and Secrecy (Routledge Revivals)

Author : Rosamund Thomas
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1134877056
Total Pages : 395 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (348 download)

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Download or read book Espionage and Secrecy (Routledge Revivals) written by Rosamund Thomas and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-06-10 with total page 395 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This prize-winning book, first published in 1991, provides a detailed legal account of the development of the UK Official Secrets Acts 1911-1989. In particular, the Espionage section (s.1) of this criminal law is analysed carefully, illustrated by leading cases of UK spies prosecuted under this section, particularly during the 1980’s — including MI5 officer Michael Bettaney and Geoffrey Prime who worked at GCHQ. The author also examines problems of evidence in espionage prosecutions, and the consent of the Attorney-General in cases under the Official Secrets Acts. This book remains the definitive treatise on the UK Official Secrets Acts, especially concerning the espionage provisions.

House of Commons - Liaison Committee: Civil Service: Lacking Capacity - HC 884

Author : Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Liaison Committee
Publisher : The Stationery Office
ISBN 13 : 9780215064905
Total Pages : 24 pages
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Download or read book House of Commons - Liaison Committee: Civil Service: Lacking Capacity - HC 884 written by Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Liaison Committee and published by The Stationery Office. This book was released on 2013-12-12 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Public service contracts with the private sector need to deliver good quality services and value-for-money for the taxpayer. Select Committees scrutinising the work of departments across Government have found that, on too many occasions, the Civil Service has failed to design effective contracts or to monitor contracts adequately. This report has collated this evidence and demonstrated that there are systemic failings in Civil Service contract management. We have raised specific concerns about the paucity of commercial skills, and officials feeling unable to speak truth to power. The Committee therefore supports the establishment of a Parliamentary Commission on the Civil Service to examine the capacity, skills and operation of Government departments. The contracts issue demonstrates how significantly the role of the Civil Service has changed since the Northcote-Trevelyan Report set out the principles on which it should operate. A coherent analysis of the state of the Civil Service, and the requirements placed upon it, would help to improve governance across Whitehall, and help to eliminate the contract-management failures seen in recent years

The Penal System

Author : Michael Cavadino
Publisher : SAGE
ISBN 13 : 144623830X
Total Pages : 490 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (462 download)

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Download or read book The Penal System written by Michael Cavadino and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2007-09-17 with total page 490 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: '.. the most authoritative and sophisticated textbook on the penal system of England and Wales. It is essential reading for anyone who wishes to understand the causes, character and consequences of the current penal 'crisis'. David Downes, Mannheim Centre of Criminology, London School of Economics. 'What do you look for in a good textbook ? You would expect it to be as up-to-date as possible. To be presented in a clear and accessible style. To cover the issues comprehensively. The Penal System delivers in all of these ways. Mick Cavadino and Jim Dignan write with passion and authority, which makes for an immensely readable book. If there is such a thing as an ideal textbook, then this is it.' George Mair, Professor in Criminal Justice, Liverpool John Moores University. '...remains the most comprehensive, up-to-date, and readable text on the subject.' Yvonne Jewkes, Reader in Criminology, The Open University 'The perfect mix of the theoretical and the practical, Cavadino and Dignan's updated book is the smartest, cutting-edge textbook available on the crucial subject of penology.' Shadd Maruna, Queen's University Belfast '.....the book remains an essential resource for students in criminology and criminal justice. The authors are hugely effective in delivering a comprehensive guide to criminal justice issues in the 21st century. Students will also find the self-study guide to electronic sources immensely helpful.' Loraine Gelsthorpe, University of Cambridge. The revised and updated edition of this bestselling textbook is the most integrated and authoritative overview of the penal system available. The Penal System provides a complete introduction to all aspects of punishment within the wider context of the criminal justice system. It covers all the key theories and topics that a student of criminology or criminal justice needs to know about in their course. The new edition features: " Coverage of the deepening penal crisis " New material on restorative justice " Discussion of recent theoretical developments " An overview of changes in the prison and probation services (NOMS) " Critical analysis of recent developments in criminal justice policy " A glossary of key terms and abbreviations " An extended self-study guide to internet resources " A companion website to keep students and teachers up-to-date with relevant legislation. www.sagepub.co.uk/thepenalsystem Building on the strengths of the third edition, The Penal System remains the most comprehensive analysis of theory, research and policy in the area. Praise for previous editions: "There are few 'must buy' books for students of criminology and criminal justice, but since its first edition in 1992 The Penal System: An Introduction has been one of them. For accuracy and scope, as well as its remarkable combination of scholarly rigour and readability, the book has no equal, and it has only got better through successive editions." David Smith, Professor of Criminology, Lancaster University. "For more than ten years Cavadino and Dignan have provided by far the best policy relevant and theoretically informed account of the British penal system. This new edition has only the high standards of its predecessors to beat. Cavadino and Dignan may not have managed to change the penal system for the better with their book, but no one has delivered a more accessible or intelligent account of why it is so hard to reform." Mike Nellis, Professor of Criminal and Community Justice, University of Strathclyde

Privatizing Prisons

Author : Professor Adrian L James, Professor
Publisher : SAGE
ISBN 13 : 9781446234648
Total Pages : 210 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (346 download)

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Download or read book Privatizing Prisons written by Professor Adrian L James, Professor and published by SAGE. This book was released on 1997-07-02 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book makes public, for the first time, a full account of the development of the privatization of prisons, centred on the only full-scale empirical study yet to have been undertaken in Britain. After providing an up-to-date overview of the development of private sector involvement in penal practice in the United Kingdom, North America, Europe and Australia, the authors go on to describe the first two years in the life of Wolds Remand Prison - the first private prison in Britain. They look at the daily life for remand prisoners, assess the duties and morale of staff and compare the workings of Wolds to a new local prison in the public sector. The authors conclude by discussing some of the practical and theoretical issues to have emerged from contracting out, ethical issues surrounding the whole privatization debate and implications for the future of the prison system and penal policy.