{"product_id":"young-offenders-and-the-law-raymond-arthur-9780415496612","title":"Young Offenders and the Law: How the Law Responds to Youth Offending","description":"\u003cp\u003eHow does the law deal with young offenders, and to what extent does the law protect and promote the rights of young people in conflict with the law? These are the central issues addressed by \u003cem\u003eYoung Offenders and the Law\u003c\/em\u003e in its examination of the legal response to the phenomenon of youth offending, and the contemporary forces that shape the law.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book develops the reader's understanding of the sociological, criminological, historical, political, and philosophical approaches to youth offending in England and Wales, and also presents a comparative review of developments in other jurisdictions. It provides a comprehensive critical analysis of the legislative and policy framework currently governing the operation of the youth justice system in England and Wales, and evaluates the response of the legal system in light of modern legislative framework and international best practice. All aspects of trial and pre-trial procedure affecting young offenders are covered, including: the age of criminal responsibility, police powers, trial procedure, together with the full range of detention facilities and non-custodial options.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eYoung Offenders and the Law\u003c\/em\u003e provides, for the first time, a primary source of reference on youth offending. It is an essential text for undergraduate and postgraduate students of Law, Criminology, and Criminal Justice Studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Raymond Arthur\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0415496616\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780415496612\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Routledge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/05\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 160\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.89lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.44d","brand":"Raymond Arthur","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48064927465727,"sku":"9780415496612","price":240.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_8ec4ff2b-3c4b-4607-a0bb-21edc4edced3.jpg?v=1768671974","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/young-offenders-and-the-law-raymond-arthur-9780415496612","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}