Criminal Justice and Punishment

Criminal Justice and Punishment offers a comprehensive examination of the criminal justice system in England and Wales, exploring the relationship between criminal procedure, the administration of justice and the punishment of offenders. Combining legal analysis with theoretical and philosophical perspectives, the book encourages readers to consider not only how the criminal justice system operates, but also whether it delivers justice.The book is divided into two interconnected parts. The first examines criminal procedure, from police investigation and arrest through to trial and sentencing. It considers the influence of adversarial and inquisitorial traditions, the exercise of police powers, procedural safeguards and the protection of fundamental fair trial rights. The second explores the history, philosophy and contemporary practice of punishment, drawing on thinkers including Kant, Bentham and Rawls, alongside critical examination of imprisonment, penal policy and the continuing prison crisis.Fully updated for its fourth edition, the book engages with significant developments in criminal justice, including the Andrew Malkinson case, the Post Office Horizon scandal and the recent Leveson and Fisher Reviews. These developments offer important insights into the ongoing challenges of fairness, accountability, and effectiveness within the criminal justice system.Bringing together two closely connected areas of study, Criminal Justice and Punishment provides an accessible yet critical resource for undergraduate and postgraduate students studying law, criminology, criminal justice and penology.