The innocent and the criminal justice system : a sociological analysis of miscarriages of justice /
Naughton, Michael, 1962-
The innocent and the criminal justice system : a sociological analysis of miscarriages of justice / Michael Naughton. - xii, 268 pages ; 22 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
What happens when the criminal justice system convicts an innocent person? This text examines competing perspectives on, and definitions of, miscarriages of justice. Rich with cases and statistics, the book helps students of sociology, criminology and law to understand the workings of the criminal justice system and its limitations.
Specialized.
9780230216914 (pbk.) : £21.99
Judicial error--England.
Judicial error--Wales.
Post-conviction remedies--England.
Post-conviction remedies--Wales.
Law.
Law.
347.4'2012
The innocent and the criminal justice system : a sociological analysis of miscarriages of justice / Michael Naughton. - xii, 268 pages ; 22 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
What happens when the criminal justice system convicts an innocent person? This text examines competing perspectives on, and definitions of, miscarriages of justice. Rich with cases and statistics, the book helps students of sociology, criminology and law to understand the workings of the criminal justice system and its limitations.
Specialized.
9780230216914 (pbk.) : £21.99
Judicial error--England.
Judicial error--Wales.
Post-conviction remedies--England.
Post-conviction remedies--Wales.
Law.
Law.
347.4'2012