Criminal Justice

The 5th edition continues to provide a comprehensive introduction to all aspects of the Criminal Justice system. Fully up to date, it combines a description of the major agencies involved in the control of crime and the pursuit of justice with an introduction to criminal justice theory and key concepts in English criminal law. Criminal Justice offers a comprehensive introduction to the criminal justice system in England & Wales. The perfect companion for anyone studying criminal justice as part of a law or criminology degree, it is designed to ensure you understand: · The criminal justice process, institutions, personnel and agencies which work within it · The purpose and role of the criminal justice system in the 21st century · Different models of criminal justice and the underlying theories and perspectives which underpin them · Current criminal justice laws and policies This new edition has been fully updated to cover all important developments including Police and Crime Commissioners, the Sentencing Council, the National Crime Agency, responses to new forms of terrorism and historic allegations of sexual abuse. About the author: Professor Malcolm Davies is a criminologist and a Professor of Law at the University of West London. For additional web updates accompanying this text please visit The 5th edition continues to provide a comprehensive introduction to all aspects of the Criminal Justice system. Fully up to date, it combines a description of the major agencies involved in the control of crime and the pursuit of justice with an introduction to criminal justice theory and key concepts in English criminal law.