Routledge Contemporary Issues in Criminal Justice and Procedure
About the Book Series
This series deals with aspects of criminal justice and procedure in both practical and theoretical terms. Books may examine issues such as the use of police powers, the rights of the suspect during the police investigation, access to legal advice and the trial process. Many jurisdictions have seen substantial changes to their criminal justice systems which often have ramifications for due process safeguards. From a theoretical standpoint, the series invites analyses of the way in which different jurisdictions make changes to their justice systems, highlighting and examining the ramifications of such changes. The series welcomes contributions from scholars from all jurisdictions thereby creating an opportunity for novel cross-jurisdictional scholarly collaboration.
Covid-19 and Criminal Justice: Impact and Legacy in England and Wales
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By Ed Johnston
November 28, 2024
This collection presents a unique and diverse range of contributions on challenges faced by criminal justice in England and Wales in the wake of the Covid-19 global pandemic. The book brings together leading experts to examine the impact of the pandemic on policing and criminal procedure, prisons, ...
Efficiency and Bureaucratisation of Criminal Justice: Global Trends
1st Edition
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By Ed Johnston, Anna Pivaty
November 28, 2024
This book tackles the growing issues concerning the managerialism and bureacratisation of criminal justice systems across a number of jurisdictions. Here, managerialism means the move towards more standardised, bureaucratic and efficiency-driven systems, influenced by a desire to ensure ...
Witness Protection and Criminal Justice in Africa: Nigeria in International Perspective
1st Edition
By Suzzie Oyakhire
November 28, 2024
This book examines the concept of witness protection which is still at an early developmental stage in several African countries including Nigeria, from a legal and institutional perspective. Recent developments in Nigeria highlight the need to clarify legal and conceptual issues within the ...
Autism and Criminal Justice: The Experience of Suspects, Defendants and Offenders in England and Wales
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By Tom Smith
October 07, 2024
This collection presents a summary of current knowledge regarding autistic suspects, defendants and offenders in the criminal justice system of England and Wales. The volume examines the interaction between each stage of the criminal justice process and autistic individuals accused or convicted of ...
Compensation for Wrongful Convictions: A Comparative Perspective
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By Wojciech Jasiński, Karolina Kremens
October 04, 2024
This book presents a comprehensive comparative analysis of the substantive and procedural aspects of compensation for wrongful convictions in European countries and the USA, as well as the standard derived from the case law of the European Court of Human Rights. The collection draws comparative ...
Implementation of Rights for Crime Victims in Theory and Practice: Lessons from India
1st Edition
By Anupama Sharma
September 05, 2024
There are many different ways in which victims’ rights can be implemented. The implementation pattern may vary depending on the type of rights a jurisdiction offers and the purposes it seeks to achieve via these rights. However, there are a few basic aspects that remain common to the variation in ...
Contemporary Challenges in the Jury System: A Comparative Perspective
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By Nicola Monaghan
July 05, 2024
This collection explores a variety of issues facing contemporary juries, bringing together innovative research from different disciplines and jurisdictions. The debate stems from a real concern that criticism of the jury may lead to a loss of public confidence in the institution and that this may ...
A Recent History of Homicide Investigation: Changes and Implications for Criminal Justice in England and Wales
1st Edition
By Sophie Pike
May 27, 2024
Drawing on in-depth research, including interviews with former and serving detectives, this book explores how homicide investigation in England and Wales has changed since the 1980s and the opportunities and challenges that have arisen as a consequence. The investigation of homicide in England and ...
Fair Trial Rules of Evidence: The Case Law of the European Court of Human Rights
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By Jurkka Jämsä
May 27, 2024
This book examines how the European Court of Human Rights approaches the matter of evidence, and how its judgments affect domestic law. The case law of the Court has affected many areas of law in Europe. One of these areas is the law of evidence, and especially criminal evidence. This work examines...
Probation, Mental Health and Criminal Justice: Towards Equivalence
1st Edition
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By Charlie Brooker, Coral Sirdifield
May 27, 2024
This collection of research and evaluation explores issues in mental health and probation across the globe. The volume offers insight into a wide range of interrelated topics that address the mental health and mental health needs of those under probation supervision. The chapters embrace a range of...
Challenges in Criminal Justice
1st Edition
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By Ed Johnston
January 29, 2024
This collection examines contemporary challenges to the criminal justice system in England and Wales. The chapters, written by established academics, rising stars and practising lawyers, seek not only to highlight these challenges but to offer solutions. The book examines issues with legal ...
In Defense of Juveniles Sentenced to Life: Legal Representation and Juvenile Criminal Justice
1st Edition
By Stuti Kokkalera
January 29, 2024
This book examines how attorneys enable a meaningful opportunity for release for individuals sentenced to life as juveniles. The work provides a detailed overview of how legal representation facilitates opportunities for release for juveniles sentenced to life: “juvenile lifers”. It contributes to ...