Author : Christopher Nuttall
Publisher : Council of Europe
ISBN 13 : 9789287143785
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (437 download)
Book Synopsis Crime and Criminal Justice in Europe by : Christopher Nuttall
Download or read book Crime and Criminal Justice in Europe written by Christopher Nuttall and published by Council of Europe. This book was released on 2000-01-01 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Crime Policy in Europe" brings together fourteen policy specialists from across. It covers: existing and recent trends of crime; the importance of victim concerns; crime prevention and policing; the role of the prosecution and sentencing; different kinds of sanctions ranging from imprisonment to community service and other measures. The prosecution, imprisonment and rehabilitation of criminals has changed dramatically in Europe over the past ten years. New pressures are forcing many of its philosophies and procedures to be re-evaluated. This book explains why many of the new decisions being taken and options that are available to the courts.