Criminal justice : an introduction to the criminal justice system in England and Wales

This is an introductory text, providing an overview of the agencies that make up the criminal justice process in England and Wales, outlining their legal responsibilities and tasks, and the contextual constraints that influence the operations of the agencies.The book explains the legal and social factors that shape the operations of the agencies and the criminal justice system.

It also identifies the policy issues and discusses recent policy reforms that have an impact on the operation of the criminal justice system.