Are you the kind of person who watches crime drama and real-life crime documentaries on television? Are you fascinated by the twists and turns of justice and the law? But how much do you really know about key issues in crime, crime control, policing and punishment in the UK?
This exciting, dynamic and accessible book, written by leading experts, presents 50 key facts related to crime and criminal justice policy in Britain. Did you know that, contrary to public belief, in the UK a life sentence does actually last for life? And that capital punishment in the UK was abolished for murder in 1965 but the Death Penalty was a legally defined punishment as late as 1998?
Offering thought-provoking insights into the study of crime, this fascinating “go to” book is packed with facts and figures revealing the myths and realities of crime in contemporary Britain.
Table of Content
1. Historical context; Simon Winlow, Duncan Frankis, Em Temple-Malt, Jo Turner
2. Crime in Britain today; Liam Brolan, Matt Hopkins, Tammy Ayres, Stevie-Jade Hardy, Haydn Davies
3. International comparisons; Dan Rusu, Emma Kelly, Laura Riley
4. The police; Aidan o’Sullivan, Melindy Brown, Jonathan Jackson, Kelly J. Stockdale, Claire Davis
5. Prison realities; James Treadwell, David Sheldon, Kate Gooch, Emma Murray, Sophie Rowe, Nicola Harding
6. Criminal justice; Susie Atherton, Shona Robinson-Edwards, Katie Brooker, Cristiana Cardoso, Mark Horsley,
7. Black market Britain; Sarah Page, Charlotte Stevens, Kevin Hoffin, Craig Kelly, Loukas Ntanos, Joanna Large,
8. Violent Britain; Charlene Crossley, David Wilson, Mohammed Rahman, Kate Williams, Victoria Silverwood, John Bahadur Lamb,
9. Victims; Anthony Ellis, Saabirah osman, Daniel Mc Culloch, Dionne Taylor, Morag Kennedy, Craig Jackson,
10. Crime and technology; Keith Spiller, Elizabeth Yardley, Pravanjot Kapil Singh Uppal, Adam Lynes
About the author
Dr Adam G T Lynes, is a Lecturer in Criminology, at Birmingham City University, where he has taught since 2012, covering topics from criminological theory to organised and violent crime. He has published research focusing on violent crimes from serial murder to family annihilation, and recently was a co-author on a new text book.
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