Broschiertes Buch

Exercising Discretion

Beschreibung

Although the exercise of discretion often plays a key part in decisions which are made within the criminal justice system, definitions of discretion are not clear, and despite widespread recognition of its importance there is much controversy on its nature and legitimacy. This book focuses on the core elements and contexts of discretion, looking at the power, ability, authority and duties of individuals, officials and organisations to decide, select or interpret vague standards, requirements or statutory uncertainties.

Autor

Loraine Gelsthorpe is a University Senior Lecturer at the Institute of Criminology, and a Fellow of Pembroke College, University of Cambridge. Nicola Padfield is Senior Lecturer in Law at the University of Cambridge, and has published widely on criminal law, sentencing and criminal justice. She sits as a Recorder in the Crown Court, and has been editor of Archbold News since 1996.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Willan
• Seitenzahl: 242
• Erscheinungstermin: 21. Januar 2016
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 13mm
• Gewicht: 374g
• ISBN-13: 9781138969254
• ISBN-10: 1138969257
• Artikelnr.: 45332084