Contrasts in Tolerance Post-War Penal Policy in the Netherlands and England and Wales |
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| Author:
| Downes, David |
| Series title: | Oxford Socio-Legal Studies |
| ISBN: | 978-0-19-825608-3 |
| Publication Date: | Sep 1988 |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $69.00 |
Book Description:
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The Dutch penal system has for many years been held up to the world for its humane and enlightened approach to the criminal offender. Providing an eye-opening examination of both the policy and practice of the Dutch prison system, David Downs includes a fascinating comparison with prison systems in England and Wales.
The Dutch penal system has for many years been held up to the world for its humane and enlightened approach to the criminal offender. Providing an eye-opening examination of both the policy and practice of the Dutch prison system, David Downs includes a fascinating comparison with prison systems in England and Wales.