Ethics and Accountability in Criminal Justice : Towards a Universal Standard.

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Author / Creator:Prenzler, Tim.
Imprint:Bowen Hills : Australian Academic Press, 2009.
Description:1 online resource (198 pages)
Language:English
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Format: E-Resource Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11244697
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ISBN:9781921513275
1921513276
9781921513268
Notes:Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Summary:This book is designed to meet head on the urgent need for academics, advocates and policymakers to develop universal ethical standards in criminal justice practice. By using quality research and policy analysis focusing on the core components of the criminal justice system -- police, courts and corrections-- Professor Prenzler formulates a basic checklist that can be used to assess the ethical quality and accountability of the criminal justice system in any jurisdiction.
Other form:Print version: Prenzler, Tim. Ethics and Accountability in Criminal Justice : Towards a Universal Standard. Bowen Hills : Australian Academic Press, ©2009 9781921513268
Table of Contents:
  • Front cover; Preface; Contents; Chapter 1: Ethics and Accountability in the Public Sector and Criminal Justice System; SECTION ONE
  • Police; Chapter 2: Police Ethics; Chapter 3: Police Corruption and Misconduct; Chapter 4: Police Integrity Management and Accountability; SECTION TWO
  • Courts; Chapter 5: Ethical Issues in Criminal Law; Chapter 6: Misconduct and Miscarriages of Justice in the Criminal Courts; Chapter 7: Integrity Management and Accountability in the Criminal Courts; SECTION THREE
  • Corrections; Chapter 8: Ethical Issues in Corrections; Chapter 9: Abuses in Corrections.
  • Chapter 10: Integrity Management and Accountability in CorrectionsReferences; Index; Back cover.