Subjects:

Criminal Law

Contents:

Functions and objectives of the sentencing and penal systems. Pre-sentencing decisions and information. The sentencing process. Imprisonment. Non-custodial and semi-custodial penalties. Young offenders. Mentally disordered offenders. Evaluation of sentencing and penal measures.

Harding and Koffman is the leading collection of materials on penal policy, and brings together key extracts from sources including cases and statutes, books and articles, official documents and reports. The second edition takes account of all recent statutory, common law and research developments and provides a thought provoking analysis of a complex subject by setting the sentencing and penal system within its contextual framework. * Contains a diverse collection of materials within one cover * Critical, contextual approach to further understanding * Authors' questions assist understanding and provoke further discussion.