Crime, Justice and Human Rights

This critical, multidisciplinary text supports the teaching of human rights across a wide range of criminological topics... [It] is a wonderfully accessible, insightful and thought-provoking book. The book is dedicated to the memory of Stanley Cohen; this is a fitting tribute, and no doubt one which he would have relished.' Loraine Gelsthorpe, University of Cambridge, UK 'As well as providing an interdisciplinary introduction to human rights concepts and the international system of human rights for criminologists, the book also provides a very valuable interdisciplinary perspective on human rights for lawyers.' - Kate Warner, University of Tasmania, Australia 'This book will be of tremendous value within the field of criminology and criminal justice given the rapid growth of courses on human rights and global criminology. I recommend it as an excellent resource for faculty and students interested in the utility of human rights for achieving justice in a globalized world.' - Nancy Wonders, Northern Arizona University, USA 'Bridging the multiple gaps between human rights norms and human rights realization through criminal law and justice is what this book is about. It links in an outstanding way theory and practice and explains where challenges and opportunities are still ahead for legal scholars and practitioners alike.' - Anja Mihr, Netherlands Institute of Human Rights, Utrecht University, The Netherlands 'This is a very accessible and helpful book. The explanation of the multifaceted nature of human rights is refreshingly clear and concise, and the consideration of how a human rights perspective can enhance or hinder the analysis and practice of criminology and criminal justice is careful, well reasoned and creative.' - Avi Brisman, Eastern Kentucky University, USA '[The book] not only covers the essential materials very well but also adds something to the wider literature. The authors have a nuanced, sophisticated and critically reflexive approach and, throughout, they highlight the strengths and limitations of the human rights lens.' - David Scott, Senior Lecturer in Criminology, Liverpool John Moores University, UK 'Section One provides a useful "nuts and bolts" overview of human rights concepts... Section Two explores the ways in which rights have been, or might be, applied... The book ends with Section Three, a single chapter that considers how criminology might further engage with rights on our door-step and abroad. If you are interested in teaching in these areas, this book will be a great companion - it is accessible, well written and thought-provoking.' - Elizabeth Stanley, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand 'An invaluable resource for those interested in the growing links between human rights, criminal justice and criminology. The authors have succeeded in producing a systematic survey of issues and debates...that is comprehensive in its coverage of the literature and core topics, richly informative, clear and accessible... It introduces and engages theoretical debates and critical perspectives around human rights in a way that will be of intrerest to an academic audience well beyond the classroom setting.' - Russell Hogg, Queensland University of Technology, Australia 'Written in a clear, direct style, Crime, Justice and Human Rights makes an important, original and overdue contribution to the discipline by providing an accessible, comprehensive and finely nuanced overview of the law, philosophy, concept, practice and politics of human rights in crime and criminal justice.' Jude McCulloch, Monash University, Australia 'An accessible introductory survey of some key issues in an increasingly important field... It provides a concise survey of human rights scholarship in a number of areas relevant to criminological study, and presents different perspectives on key debates in a clear and balanced way.' Natasha Simonsen, University of Oxford, UK

A specialized introduction to the philosophy, law and politics of human rights, uniquely tailored to criminologists and criminal justice practitioners.A specialized introduction to the philosophy, law and politics of human rights, uniquely tailored to criminologists and criminal justice practitioners. Exploring the connections between existing criminological scholarship and human rights frameworks, the book helps readers to incorporate human rights paradigms into their criminological analysis.