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Crime

  • 1st Edition - July 1, 1981
  • Latest edition
  • Author: M. A. Walker
  • Language: English

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

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Description

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

Readership

Of interest to research workers in criminology, sociology and law, local authorities, government departments and economists

Table of contents

(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

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: August 12, 1981
  • Language: English

About the author

MW

M. A. Walker

Affiliations and expertise
Sheffield University, Sheffield, UK

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