The citizen and the state : criminal justice and civil liberties in conflict / by Angus Nurse.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Nurse, Angus, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Criminal justice, Administration of.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (177 pages)

Place of Publication:

Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2020

Summary:

The Citizen and the State conducts an essential criminological analysis of contemporary justice systems, combining critical criminology and human rights perspectives. The book contextualizes criminal justice and criminal justice processes as tools of the state that impact negatively on citizens' lives. Particularly in a post 9/11 world where 'national security' and terrorism concerns are used as justification for the erosion of citizens' rights, justice systems are inherently in conflict with principles of liberty and justice enshrined in human rights instruments. While acknowledging the reality of changes in law-and-order discourse, this book argues that contemporary justice systems risk lacking in legitimacy in circumstances where the necessity for interference in rights is largely asserted rather than demonstrated. Using a range of real-world case studies, the book conducts a critical analysis of contemporary criminal justice and examines the challenges in achieving a balance between effective criminal justice and upholding civil liberties.This book is essential reading for academics, post-graduate researchers, and social policy professionals.

Contents:

The Citizen and the State Praise for The Citizen and the State The Citizen and the State:Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties in Conflict Acronyms 1. The Citizen and the State 2. The Rule of Law and Contemporary Criminal Justice 3. The Art of Activism 4. Justice for Some, Lawyers for All? Victim's Rights and Redress 5. Alternative Dispute Resolution and Redress 6. Justice Under Stress: Scrutiny, Tribunals and Public Enquiries 7. Speak No Evil, Hear No Evil: Criminal Justice and Freedom of Expression 8. Freedom of Assembly and Protesting against the State 9. Exploring Creativity and Sexuality: Freedom of Expression Expanded 10. Re-assessing the Citizen and the State: Perspectives on Democracy

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-78973-039-2