Crime
- 1st Edition - August 12, 1981
- Author: M. A. Walker
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 1 - 4 9 3 3 - 0 8 2 2 - 4
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 1 - 4 8 3 2 - 9 4 7 1 - 1
A work of reference to the sources of statistical material, both official and unofficial, on crime. It enables the user to discover what data are available, from where they may be… Read more
A work of reference to the sources of statistical material, both official and unofficial, on crime. It enables the user to discover what data are available, from where they may be obtained and what limitations there are to their use. A Quick Reference List of detailed information about statistical series is included and readers also have access to a computer held cumulative index for the entire series
Of interest to research workers in criminology, sociology and law, local authorities, government departments and economists
(partial) Introduction
The basis of criminal statistics
Offences recorded by the police
Cautions
Proceedings in the courts
Director of Public Prosecutions
Appeals
Known offenders
Some offences in detail: normally prosecuted by the police
Some offences in detail: normally private prosecutions
The police
Probation and after-care
Prisons
Parole
Children and young persons
The administration of the Crown Court
Legal aid
Miscellaneous
Discussion
Quick reference list
Bibliography
Appendices
Subject index
- Edition: 1
- Published: August 12, 1981
- Language: English
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M. A. Walker
Affiliations and expertise
Sheffield University, Sheffield, UKRead Crime on ScienceDirect