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Young Offenders: Law, Policy and Practice
Covers the legislative developments in the law, policy and practice concerning young offenders, introduced by the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 and Part I of the Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act1999. The book also discusses implications of the implementation of the Human Rights Act 1998.
| Author(s) | By Caroline Ball, Kevin McCormac, Nigel Stone. |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Sweet & Maxwell Ltd |
| Format | Hardback |
| Pages | 592 |
| Published in | United Kingdom |
| Published | 6 Jul 2001 |
| Availability | Available |
Covers the legislative developments in the law, policy and practice concerning young offenders, introduced by the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 and Part I of the Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act1999. The book also discusses implications of the implementation of the Human Rights Act 1998.
Introduction: the legacy of the 20th century. The new structure of youth justice. Pre-criminal trial and civil responses to offending behaviour. The youth court. The sentencing process. Particular sentences.
