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OverviewWith a new Foreword by David Ormerod of the Law Commission. Using up-to-date ethnographic research, this timely book provides a vivid description of what it is like to attend court as a victim, a witness or a defendant; the interplay between the different players in the courtroom; and the extent to which the court process is viewed as legitimate by those involved in it. This valuable addition to the field brings to life the range of issues involved and is aimed at students and scholars of criminal justice, policy-makers and practitioners, and interested members of the general public. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Jessica Jacobson (Institute for Crime & Justice Policy Research (ICPR) and Birkbeck, University of London) , Gillian Hunter (ICPR, Birkbeck, University of London) , Amy Kirby (Birkbeck, University of London)Publisher: Bristol University Press Imprint: Policy Press Dimensions: Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 23.40cm Weight: 0.363kg ISBN: 9781447317067ISBN 10: 1447317068 Pages: 250 Publication Date: 13 July 2016 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , General/trade , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsForeword: David Ormerod, Law Commission; Introduction; The system: what is the Crown Court and what are its functions?; Court process and performance: constructing versions of ‘the truth’; Them and us: the divide between court users and professionals; Structured mayhem: the organised yet chaotic nature of court proceedings; Reluctant conformity: court users’ compliance with the court process; Legitimacy: court users’ perceived obligation to obey, and what this is based on; Conclusion.ReviewsA marvellous insight for those who are willing to face up to what other think of them. The blunt and genuine views of bruised witnesses and less-than-engaged defendants can make for difficult reading. Counsel Magazine This carefully constructed research study opens the doors of the Crown Court in a unique and engaging way revealing the formalities, misunderstandings, tension and sometimes tedium, considered judgements and the adversarial nature of British justice. Juliet Lyon CBE, Director, Prison Reform Trust A fascinating account, and one which rings very true. Criminal Law Review; Offers a compelling and nuanced examination of a subject that is often unacknowledged or misunderstood by researchers and legal professionals alike. Criminology & Criminal Journal A marvellous insight for those who are willing to face up to what other think of them. The blunt and genuine views of bruised witnesses and less-than-engaged defendants can make for difficult reading. Counsel Magazine This carefully constructed research study opens the doors of the Crown Court in a unique and engaging way revealing the formalities, misunderstandings, tension and sometimes tedium, considered judgements and the adversarial nature of British justice. Juliet Lyon CBE, Director, Prison Reform Trust Author InformationJessica Jacobson is Co-Director of the Institute for Criminal Policy Research (ICPR), Birkbeck, University of London, where Gillian Hunter is a Senior Research Fellow and Amy Kirby is a Research Fellow. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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