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Now in its sixth edition, Sentencing and Criminal Justice has been extensively rewritten to reflect recent legislation, guidelines and judicial decisions. New material includes comparative sentencing research, which looks at models from other countries...

NOW A MAJOR TV SERIES.'Terrific, fascinating, very funny' Daily Mail'Hilarious' Sun'Gripping' Literary ReviewHow do we ensure that the guilty are convicted and the innocent walk free?Shortlisted for the Crime Writers Award Gold Dagger for Non-Fiction,...

Blackstone's Police Investigators' Manual and Workbook 2024 are comprehensive study and reference guides for the National Investigators' Exam (NIE), which is taken as part of Phase 1 of the Initial Crime Investigators' Development Programme. It is the...

This new edition of the Blackstone's Guide to the Anti-Terrorism Legislation provides expert explanation of the key anti-terrorism legislation. It offers comprehensive guidance on the effects, extent, and scope of the legislation, along with key extracts...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780993426377Author David VidecetteFormat PaperbackPage Count 356Imprint Videcette LimitedPublisher Videcette LimitedWeight(grams) 140g

Now in its second edition, Cybercrime: Key Issues and Debates provides a valuable overview of this fast-paced and growing area of law. As technology develops and internet-enabled devices become ever more prevalent, new opportunities exist for that...

From the makers of the bestselling law revision series, Law Express: Criminology is designed to help both law and social science students revise effectively. This is your guide to understanding essential concepts, remembering and applying key theories,...

An ideal primer for anyone implementing a PIMS based on ISO/IEC 27701 ISO/IEC 27701:2019 is a privacy extension to the international information security management standard, ISO/IEC 27001. It has been designed to integrate with ISO 27001 to extend an...

Criminal investigation has a high profile in the media, and has attracted widespread interest. Within the police it has been a rapidly developing field. Important scientific and technological developments have had a considerable impact on practice, and...

***From the bestselling author of A Bit of a Stretch***'It's a cracking book. He really can write.' - James O'Brien, LBC'Eloquent, witty, engaging and enraged ... the most important book you'll read this year.' Sathnam Sanghera'Chris Atkins brings a...

This unprecedented study of sex trafficking, forced labor, organ trafficking, and sex tourism across twenty-four nations highlights the experiences of the victims, perpetrators, and anti-traffickers involved in this brutal trade. Combining statistical...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781912454082Author William CleggFormat HardbackPage Count 288Imprint Canbury PressPublisher Canbury PressWeight(grams) 423gDimensions(mm) 216mm * 135mm *...

'If Henriques were a fictional character, he would be a celebrity, the kind of dashing, hawkish QC who turns up in Agatha Christie novels and is recognised by everybody... There is an undeniable, lawyerly authenticity about Henriques's book. He takes us...

'Wow! An absolutely fantastic edge of your seat thriller. I could not turn the pages fast enough... Would be an amazing film or tv series. The ending was perfect... Highly recommended' Reader review Your father is on death row. You have seven days to...

Blackstone's Police Investigators' Mock Examination Paper 2024 helps you prepare for your NIE multiple-choice examination, with 80 exclusive questions taken from across the syllabus and fully referenced to the Blackstone's Police Investigators' Manual...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781805020080Author Amanda PowellFormat PaperbackPage Count 294Imprint The University of Law Publishing LimitedPublisher The University of Law Publishing...

Since 1980, the number of people in U.S. prisons has increased more than 450%. Despite a crime rate that has been falling steadily for decades, California has led the way in this explosion, with what a state analyst called 'the biggest prison building...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781552215432Author Steve CoughlanFormat PaperbackPage Count 702Imprint Irwin Law IncPublisher Irwin Law Inc

The shocking true story of the infected blood scandal: the worst treatment disaster in NHS history, which saw people infected with HIV by a revolutionary medical treatment and a cover-up from governments and the multi-billion-dollar plasma industry.'The...

First published in 1977 and now reprinted in its original form, A Source-book of Scottish Witchcraft has been the most authoritative reference book on Scottish Witchcraft for almost thirty years. It has been invaluable to the specialist scholar and of...

'It is a formidable, indeed a damning indictment and Wilkes presents the result of his detective work with journalistic panache'P. D. JAMES, Times Literary Supplement 'Roger Wilkes's seminal book lays out the facts . . . one of the great unsolved murders...

'Impressive and unique. As relevant today as it was over two decades go' Bernardine Evaristo, from the IntroductionA gripping, propulsive courtroom thriller following barrister Lee Mitchell as she uncovers the dark secrets of London's obscenely richLee...

Every modern democratic state imprisons thousands of offenders every year, depriving them of their liberty, causing them a great deal of psychological and sometimes physical harm. Relationships are destroyed, jobs are lost, the risk of the offender being...

'Long before her retirement, Judge Gillian Hussey had been conferred with the status of "legend of the bench". This book gives a wonderful insight into the complex demands and balances that confronted her day in, day out. It's a fascinating and...

The book considers recent trends in the local governance of crime. It examines the growing appeal to `community' and `partnerships' in criminal justice policy and the involvement of actual communities and partnerships in criminal justice practices. The...

In 2009, Larry Alexander and Kimberly Ferzan published Crime and Culpability: A Theory of Criminal Law. The book set out a theory that those who deserve punishment should receive punishment commensurate with, but no greater than, that which they deserve...

Elgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful introductions to major fields in the social sciences, business and law, expertly written by the world's leading scholars. Designed to be accessible yet rigorous, they offer concise and lucid...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781631681622Author Hazel ThorntonFormat PaperbackPage Count 240Imprint Graymalkin MediaPublisher Graymalkin MediaWeight(grams) 181gDimensions(mm) 201mm *...

Now a major BBC TV series.The definitive account of the O. J. Simpson trial, The People V. O.J. Simpson is a prodigious feat of reporting that could have been written only by the foremost legal journalist of our time. First published less than a year...

With contributions from leading authorities, this is the definitive guide to current criminological theory, research, and policy. The Oxford Handbook of Criminology provides a comprehensive collection of chapters covering the core and emerging topics...

Getting someone to tell the truth is an essential skill that very few people possess. In the boardroom, classroom, or our own homes, every day we interact with others and try to get the truth from them. People are often untruthful out of fear of negative...

Building on the success of previous editions (Cryer et al.), this popular textbook is now expanded and updated in a 5th edition featuring two new co-authors, Elies van Sliedregt and Valerie Oosterveld. A market leader and one of the most globally trusted...

Criminal Law: Text, Cases, and Materials offers comprehensive legal coverage and insightful analysis alongside expertly selected extracts from key cases and academic sources. The effective two-part structure of each chapter in the book - the first...

The most straightforward overview available. Covers the entire criminal justice system. A 'no frills' explanation for beginners. This basic guide sets out the main components of the criminal justice system in an accessible way. Intended as a starting...

Practical Advocacy in the Crown Court follows the life of a case in the Crown Court chronologically, providing guidance and insights at each step. It guides the reader from first conference through legal arguments and witness handling to sentencing...

In The Name of Hate is the first book to offer a comprehensive theory of hate crimes, arguing for an expansion of the legal definitions that most states in the U.S. hold. Barbara Perry provides an historical understanding of hate crimes and provocatively...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781903639245Author Stewart CalliganFormat PaperbackPage Count 244Imprint New Police BookshopPublisher New Police Bookshop

The Firearms Law Handbook covers all aspects of the law relating to the use of firearms in Britain. Those who enforce and apply the law will find it of invaluable assistance in their work. The reader who handles and sells guns, both commercially or for...

Blackstone's Police Investigators' Manual and Workbook 2023 are the only official study guides for the National Investigators' Exam (NIE), which is taken as part of Phase 1 of the Initial Crime Investigators' Development Programme. It is the most...

The legendary FBI criminal profiler and international bestselling author of Mindhunter and The Killer Across the Table returns with this timely, relevant book that goes to the heart of extremism and domestic terrorism, examining in-depth his chilling...