Sentencing and punishment : the quest for justice / Susan Easton and Christine Piper.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Easton, Susan M., author.

Piper, Christine, author.

Series:

Law trove.

Law trove

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Sentences (Criminal procedure)--England.

Sentences (Criminal procedure).

Sentences (Criminal procedure)--Wales.

Justice.

Punishment.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (644 pages)

Edition:

Fifth edition.

Place of Publication:

Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2023.

Summary:

Examining the theory behind the headlines and engaging with current debates, this new edition provides thoughtful, impartial, and unbiased coverage of sentencing and punishment in the UK. Collectively, Susan Easton and Christine Piper are highly experienced teachers and researchers in this field, making them perfectly placed to deliver this lively account of a highly dynamic subject area. The book takes a thorough and systematic approach to sentencing and punishment, examining key topics from legal, philosophical, and practical perspectives. Offering in-depth and detailed coverage, while remaining clear and succinct, the authors deliver a balanced approach to the subject. Chapter summaries, discussion questions, and case studies help students to engage with the subject, apply their knowledge, and reflect upon debates.

Notes:

This edition previously issued in print: 2022.

Previous edition: 2016.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on online resource; title from home page (viewed on August 10, 2023).

Other Format:

Print version: Easton, Susan Sentencing and Punishment

ISBN:

0-19-195420-9

0-19-198063-3

0-19-267802-7

0-19-267803-5