Prisons, Politics and Practices in England and Wales 1945-2020

This book presents both a survey of and commentary upon the penal process of England and Wales between 1945 and 2020 from the primary perspective of prisons and their operational management. Part I focusses on the extent to which governmental polities, changing concepts in penology and significant events affected the performance and management of prisons during four key periods: 1945-1991; 1991-1997; 1997-2007 and 2007-2020. Part II presents a vision for more effective operation of prisons within the wider penal process in the 2020s and beyond. It draws upon the author's academic insights and his experience as a former prison governor. This book speaks to those in the social sciences, law and politics and to professionals in government and in the penal system who are interested in reform.

Includes a foreword by Susan Easton, Barrister and Professor of Law at Brunel University, UK Provides an historical overview and discusses a vision for prisons in the future, across two parts Has suggested topics for seminar discussions/assignments

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David J. Cornwell is former Prison Governor and Consultant Criminologist focusing predominantly on issues in penal philosophy, criminal punishment, restorative justice and mediation. He is the author of seven previous books in the fields of criminology, penology and philosophy. He completed both his Master's and Doctoral degrees at York University, UK.

Inhalt

Foreword.- Introduction.- PART ONE PRISONS AND PENOLOGY: A SURVEY OF POST-WAR ENGLAND AND WALES 1945-2020.- Chapter 1 Change and Uncertainty in Penal Strategies 1945-1991.- Chapter 2 Prisons, Managerialism & Privatisation 1991-1997.- Chapter 3 Re-Branding the 'TOC' Image: New Labour 1997-2007.- Chapter 4 Penality and the Ministry of Justice Era 2007-2020.- PART TWO A VISION FOR PRISONS OF THE FUTURE.- Chapter 5 Strategic Management of Prisons: Structure & Style.- Chapter 6 Towards 'Doing Justice Better'.- Chapter 7 Making Prisons Fit for Purpose.- Chapter 8 Beyond the Prison Walls.- Chapter 9 Summation and Conclusions.- APPENDIX 1 CRONOLOGICAL TABLE OF CRIMINAL.- JUSTICE LEGISLATION, PRIME MINISTERS, HOME & JUSTICE SECRETARIES 1945-2020.- APPENDIX 2 COMMUNITY JUSTICE FORUMS SUGGESTED COMPOSITION.- APPENDIX 3 SUGGESTED TOPICS FOR SEMINAR.- DISCUSSION AND/OR WRITTEN ASSIGNMENTS.- Bibliography.- Index <p