Jenni Ward – författare

Sweeping changes are being introduced into the lower-tier magistrates’ courts in England and Wales in efforts to modernise the system and speed up case processing. They concentrate on delivering prompt justice within a modern, efficient and technologically advanced system. But these transformations are fundamentally changing the way justice is delivered. This book analyses criminal court streamlining processes and argues that there are areas where due process protections are being undermined.Transforming Summary Justice reports empirical research carried out with lay magistrates and criminal justice professionals. Views and experiences drawn from magistrates are valuable because of the central role they perform in lower court justice. Further, magistrates provide a wider understanding of the context in which the lower criminal courts operate and enable a critical appraisal of this unique style of ‘lay justice’. This book is directed at students of criminology, criminal justice and socio-legal studies, who will find the debates stimulating and useful to engage with in contemporary analyses of criminal court justice. It will also be of interest to justice and legal professionals who are seeing swingeing alterations to the field in which they work. The book will have appeal in other common-law jurisdictions, where similar modifications to lower court justice are occurring, and also across Europe, where lay involvement in legal decision-making is being debated and becoming accepted practice.

Little Flame just can't seem to live up to his name. While the other young dragons in his village are learning to breathe fire, all Little Flame can produce are sparks and smoke. He dreams of lighting up the sky with awe-inspiring flames like his father, Blaze. But no matter how hard he tries, Little Flame worries he'll never become a true fire breather.When Little Flame wanders beyond the safety of his village, he discovers wondrous creatures in the magical forest - but also grave danger. A sinister darkness called the Dark Fog threatens to consume the forest and all its inhabitants. To save his home, Little Flame must journey into the wilderness and discover the brave dragon within.With help from an unlikely collection of new friends, including the ancient moon dragon Night Beam and a magical Talking Tree. Little Flame gains the courage, wisdom and skills to unlock the fire inside himself. He'll need all the help he can get to face the overwhelming might of the Dark Fog. The unlikely heroes must work together to restore light and hope to the forest.Little Flame is a heartwarming tale of a small dragon who discovers he's capable of big things. Come along on an exciting adventure about finding one's inner strength, believing in yourself, and the power of friendship. With relatable characters, easy-to-read language and short chapters. Little Flame hooks young readers into the magical world of the forest. It's a story of growing up and learning life lessons in a fun, imaginative setting.Beloved by kids, parents and teachers alike, Little Flame is perfect for children ages 5 to 7 who are starting to read independently or for family read-aloud time. The  chapter book teaches kids to face their fears while helping build vocabulary and literacy skills.Join the unforgettable journey of Little Flame today!

A botched rescue, an unwanted suitor, and a jealous sorceress are just some of her problems. Cursed with bad luck, seventeen-year-old Mary spends her days as caretaker of the book building by protecting the books it holds. She knows from experience how dangerous the ancient books can be in the wrong hands and is determined it won't happen again. When she deciphers a clue in one of the books that suggests rescuing a dragon will bring back her luck, she starts to believe that her life could be something more. But the rescue ruins a sorceress' plan to acquire forbidden power, and she unleashes a curse on Mary as punishment. Now, unable to read and questioning everything she's ever known, Mary must decide what truly matters. Can she have the happiness she's finally found and save the kingdom from the sorceress? Leaving might be the only way to return. A standalone adventure in the Three Kingdoms world

She had been raised to fight, but one decision will threaten the only life she knows.Alexa is a warrior and she is destined to be one of the leaders in the village. Her life is full of training while she watches the skies for the threat of dragons.When the dragons attack, wiping out most of the elders, Alexa swears that she is going to end the long-running feud once and for all. She makes a plan but her best-friend isn't going to let her face it alone.With Zen at her side, Alexa discovers that life outside the village is very different. The closer they get to the mountains, the more they learn about the dragons and the burden they carry. Despite all this, Alexa is steadfast in one thing: the dragons must die.Alexa soon has to face the unimaginable and risk breaking her heart to save them all.

Sweeping changes are being introduced into the lower-tier magistrates’ courts in England and Wales in efforts to modernise the system and speed up case processing. They concentrate on delivering prompt justice within a modern, efficient and technologically advanced system. But these transformations are fundamentally changing the way justice is delivered. This book analyses criminal court streamlining processes and argues that there are areas where due process protections are being undermined.Transforming Summary Justice reports empirical research carried out with lay magistrates and criminal justice professionals. Views and experiences drawn from magistrates are valuable because of the central role they perform in lower court justice. Further, magistrates provide a wider understanding of the context in which the lower criminal courts operate and enable a critical appraisal of this unique style of ‘lay justice’. This book is directed at students of criminology, criminal justice and socio-legal studies, who will find the debates stimulating and useful to engage with in contemporary analyses of criminal court justice. It will also be of interest to justice and legal professionals who are seeing swingeing alterations to the field in which they work. The book will have appeal in other common-law jurisdictions, where similar modifications to lower court justice are occurring, and also across Europe, where lay involvement in legal decision-making is being debated and becoming accepted practice.