Sentencing and the Legitimacy of Trial Justice

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Crimes & Criminals, Criminology
Cover of the book Sentencing and the Legitimacy of Trial Justice by Ralph Henham, Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Ralph Henham ISBN: 9781136657436
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: March 1, 2013
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Ralph Henham
ISBN: 9781136657436
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: March 1, 2013
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

This book discusses the under-researched relationship between sentencing and the legitimacy of punishment. It argues that there is an increasing gap between what is perceived as legitimate punishment and the sentencing decisions of the criminal courts.

Drawing on a wide variety of empirical research evidence, the book explores how sentencing could be developed within a more socially-inclusive framework for the delivery of trial justice. In the international context, such developments are directly relevant to the future role of the International Criminal Court, especially its ability to deliver more coherent and inclusive trial outcomes that contribute to social reconstruction. Similarly, in the national context, these issues have a vital role to play in helping to re-position trial justice as a credible cornerstone of criminal justice governance where social diversity persists. In so doing the book should help policy-makers in appreciating the likely implications for criminal trials of ‘mainstreaming’ restorative forms of justice.

Sentencing and the Legitimacy of Trial Justice firmly ties the issue of legitimacy to the relevant context for delivering ‘justice’. It suggests a need to develop the tools and methods for achieving this and offers some novel solutions to this complex problem.

This book will be a valuable resource for graduate students, academics, practitioners and policy makers in the field of criminal justice as well as scholars interested in socio-legal and cross-disciplinary approaches to the analysis of criminal process and sentencing and the development of theory and comparative methodology in this area.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

This book discusses the under-researched relationship between sentencing and the legitimacy of punishment. It argues that there is an increasing gap between what is perceived as legitimate punishment and the sentencing decisions of the criminal courts.

Drawing on a wide variety of empirical research evidence, the book explores how sentencing could be developed within a more socially-inclusive framework for the delivery of trial justice. In the international context, such developments are directly relevant to the future role of the International Criminal Court, especially its ability to deliver more coherent and inclusive trial outcomes that contribute to social reconstruction. Similarly, in the national context, these issues have a vital role to play in helping to re-position trial justice as a credible cornerstone of criminal justice governance where social diversity persists. In so doing the book should help policy-makers in appreciating the likely implications for criminal trials of ‘mainstreaming’ restorative forms of justice.

Sentencing and the Legitimacy of Trial Justice firmly ties the issue of legitimacy to the relevant context for delivering ‘justice’. It suggests a need to develop the tools and methods for achieving this and offers some novel solutions to this complex problem.

This book will be a valuable resource for graduate students, academics, practitioners and policy makers in the field of criminal justice as well as scholars interested in socio-legal and cross-disciplinary approaches to the analysis of criminal process and sentencing and the development of theory and comparative methodology in this area.

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book Taking Sides in Social Research by Ralph Henham
Cover of the book Research and Writing in International Relations by Ralph Henham
Cover of the book Hidden Horrors by Ralph Henham
Cover of the book Religious Conversion Movements in South Asia by Ralph Henham
Cover of the book The Assertive Woman in Zora Neale Hurston's Fiction, Folklore, and Drama by Ralph Henham
Cover of the book Police Work by Ralph Henham
Cover of the book Revival: Economic Planning in Soviet Russia (1935) by Ralph Henham
Cover of the book Environments for Health by Ralph Henham
Cover of the book The Mystical Gesture: Essays on Medieval and Early Modern Spiritual Culture in Honor of Mary E.Giles by Ralph Henham
Cover of the book Reality and Accounting by Ralph Henham
Cover of the book The History of Accounting (RLE Accounting) by Ralph Henham
Cover of the book Cognitive Neuroscience of Language by Ralph Henham
Cover of the book The Challenge of Illiteracy by Ralph Henham
Cover of the book Government in Zazzau by Ralph Henham
Cover of the book Blood Matters by Ralph Henham
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy