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020 _a9781446207253
040 _aKenya National Library Service
082 _a365.942 CAV
100 _aCavadino, Michael
245 _aThe penal system :
_ban introduction /
_cMichael Cavadino, James Dignan and George Mair.
300 _axiii, 386 pages ;
_c23 cm
504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index
520 _aThe book is a comprehensive introduction to the criminal justice and penal systems of England and Wales. The book critically examines how punishment is justified, administered, and experienced within modern society. The authors explore key aspects of the penal system including prisons, sentencing, probation, community penalties, youth justice, parole, privatization of prisons, and rehabilitation. They also discuss major issues affecting criminal justice systems such as overcrowding, prison violence, inequality, race, gender, and political influence on punishment policies.
650 _aPenology
650 _aCriminal justice, Administration of -- England
650 _aCriminal justice, Administration of -- Wales
700 _aDignan, James
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700 _aMair, George
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