Rethinking Sentencing: A Contribution to the Debate

Sedgwick, Peter (Editor)

ISBN 10: 0715140264 / ISBN 13: 9780715140260

Published by Church House Publishing, 2004

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Rethinking Sentencing: A Contribution to the Debate
• Publisher: Church House Publishing
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0715140264
• ISBN 13: 9780715140260
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Very Good
• Weight: 140 grams

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Synopsis

This report, commissioned by the Mission and Public Affairs Council of the Church of England, is an important contribution to the national debate on the future of sentencing and the role of the courts. It considers the efficacy and integrity of the current criminal justice system and the principles of restorative justice, responsible sentencing, rehabilitation and atonement from a Christian perspective. Ecumenical and up-to-date with current legislation, the report is edited by Peter Sedgwick, until recently, the Policy Adviser for the Home Affairs department in the Church of England. Peter Sedgwick is one of the Churches' leading experts on the criminal justice system. Contributing authors: Stuart Dew, David Faulkner, Lord Justice Laws, Tim Newell, Stephen Pryor, Bishop Peter Selby.

About the Author

Peter Sedgwick was the Policy Officer for the Home Affairs department in the Church of England from 1996 to 2004. He is one of the Church's leading experts on the criminal justice system. He is now principal of St Michaels College, Llandaff, Wales. All the other contributors also have backgrounds in criminal justice.