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This text presents an overview of sentencing and punishment from penological, social policy and legal perspectives. It provides an accessible account of the changing attitudes of the public, policy makers and the judiciary regarding what constitutes 'just' punishment.
This book considers prisoners' rights from socio-legal and philosophical perspectives, assessing the advantages and problems of a rights-based approach to imprisonment with a focus on citizenship, the treatment of women prisoners, and social exclusion.
Content: Michael Zander: The Austin Lecture: Reform of the Criminal Justice System: The Report of the Runciman Royal Commission T.R.S. Allan: The Concept of Fair Trial Gerry Maher: Dialogue and the Criminal Process Richard H. S. Tur: Lawyers' Ethics and Criminal Justice John Jackson: The Value of Jury Trial Mark Ockleton: Rules of Evidence Susan Easton: The Right to Silence and the Pursuit of Truth Celia Wells: What Runciman Didn't Say Michael A. Heather: The Revival Arbitration as a Post-modern Solution to Problems in the Criminal Justice System. (Franz Steiner 1995)
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Can a commitment to free speech be reconciled with the regulation of pornography? Easton explores and evaluates the feminist and liberal arguments to establish that it can. A text invaluable to anyone interested in this, the thorniest of issues.
In recent years there has been a resurgence of interest in the role of the prison as a source of political ideas and site of political engagement, as well as in the prisoner’s quest for citizenship. The rising number of prisoners has increased fiscal burdens, which has meant that imprisonment has become a more important political issue. There is also greater interest in the prison as a site of political activism and in the generation of radical political ideas within the prison context and the formation of political networks within prison which extend beyond the prison walls. This book considers the prison as a site of political protest, discusses the quest for citizenship and the denial o...
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The third volume in this popular series chronicles the final week of the life of Jesus Christ in magnificent paintings and inspiring text. With pen and brush, author and artist combine talents to portray the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem, his sufferings for the sins of mankind, and his glorious resurrection. In so doing, they share a significant and marvelous account of the ministry of the Son of God. Author Susan Easton Black and artist Liz Lemon Swindle once again share an artistic narrative glimpse of the mortal ministry of Jesus Christ. They chronicle how he took upon himself the sorrows of humankind and overcame death. They depict familiar Bible scenes but also share a vision of Christ as a legend, a revolutionary, and a man who walked the earth and lived as part of his native community. King of Kings is ultimately a story of love, forgiveness, and redemption.
The gripping narration of a life fore-ordained for greatness coupled with breathtaking photographs make Joseph Smith, Praise to the Man and extraordinary book. Enjoy a visual look into the Prophet's humble beginnings. Bask in the serenity of the sacred in New York, learn of revelations in Ohio, and witness the heartache of Missori. See the grandeur of restored Nauvoo and sense the pathos of Carthage.