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Exercising Discretion
The exercise of discretion in the criminal justice system and related agencies often plays a key part in decisions which are made, but definitions of discretion are not clear, and despite widespread recognition of its importance there is much controversy on its nature and legitimacy.
This book seeks to explore the importance of discretion to an understanding of the nature of the 'making of justice' in theory and practice, taking as its starting point the wide discretionary powers wielded by many of the key players in the criminal justice and related systems. It focuses on the core elements and contexts of discretion, looking at the power, ability, authority and duties of individuals, officials and organisations to decide, select or interpret vague standards, requirements or statutory uncertainties.
240 pages
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | January 21, 2016 |
| ISBN13 | 9781138969254 |
| Publishers | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Pages | 240 |
| Dimensions | 156 × 234 × 13 mm · 440 g |
| Language | English |
| Editor | Gelsthorpe, Loraine (University of Cambridge; Institute of Criminology, UK) |
| Editor | Padfield, Nicola (University of Cambridge, UK) |
