The Penal System: An Introduction

Now in its Seventh Edition, this remains the most complete and authoritative resource on the penal system. Continuing the influential analysis of the multiple crises affecting the system, including the critical 'crisis of legitimacy,’ this new edition traces the political developments through to the most recent changes.

Inside you will find:

• Analysis of the latest statistics on crime, sentencing, prison demographics, and youth justice;
• Sustained focus on the aftermath of the COVID Pandem...