Race and criminal justice / [edited by] Hindpal Singh Bhui.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Bhui, Hindpal Singh.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Discrimination in criminal justice administration.

Equality before the law.

Racism in criminology.

Minorities--Legal status, laws, etc.

Minorities.

Physical Description:

xi, 222 pages ; 25 cm

Place of Publication:

Los Angeles ; London : SAGE, 2009.

Summary:

Race and Criminal Justice provides an introduction to each area of the criminal justice system, including police, prosecution, prisons and probation. It unpacks terms such as `race', `diversity' and `multiculturalism' to equip students with a thorough understanding of this subject area.

Featuring stimulating discussion of contemporary issues, such as criminal justice responses to refugees and asylum seekers, and the experiences of Muslims within the criminal justice system post 9/11 and 7/7, the book offers:

an overview of key theories relating to the study of race, ethnicity and criminal justice

analysis of research, policy and practice

chapter summaries and further reading to support understanding.

Reflecting the shift in cultural and racial politics in the criminal justice system over recent years, Race and Criminal Justice is a must-read for all students of Criminology and Criminal Justice, Race and Ethnicity Studies and Law. It will also appeal to researchers and professionals within these areas.

Contents:

Introduction: Criminal justice and race equality / Hindpal Singh Bhui 1

1 Key concepts and theories about `race' / David Smith 9

2 Criminology, contemporary society, and race issues / David Smith 30

3 Policing and race equality: Thinking outside the (tick) box / Michael Rowe 49

4 The crown prosecution service and race equality / Seamus Taylor 66

5 Prisons and race equality / Hindpal Singh Bhui 83

6 The probation service and race equality / Sam Lewis 102

7 Gender, `race', and the criminal justice process / Finola Farrant 122

8 Refugees, asylum seekers, and criminal justice / Claire Cooper 137

9 Foreign national prisoners: Issues and debates / Hindpal Singh Bhui 154

|10 Minority muslim communities and criminal justice: Stigmatized UK faith identities post 9/11 and 7/7 / Basia Spalek, Robert Lambert, Abdul Haqq Baker 170

|11 Policing racist hate crime: Policy, practice, and experience / Nathan Hall 188

|12 Racism, ethnicity and drug misuse: A brief introduction / Karen Mills 206.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1412945542

9781412945547

1412945550

9781412945554

OCLC:

192080032