Comparative Criminal Justice

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This book serves as an accessible introductory text on comparative criminal justice, exploring how various countries and jurisdictions approach the key stages of the criminal justice process, from policing to sentencing. It draws examples globally, with a focus on Europe, the UK, the US, and Australasia. The primary objectives include offering a comparative perspective on criminal justice components, highlighting the globalization of justice and its administration, and providing insights into comparative research methodologies. Key concepts such as inquisitorial versus adversarial trial systems, policing styles, and the balance between crime control and due process are discussed. The book also addresses global trends like the rise of imprisonment, penal populism, diversion, and international policing and tribunals, while examining the essential elements of justice. This updated edition reflects significant advancements in comparative criminal justice research since 2004, with each chapter revised and a new chapter focused on establishing crime rates in a comparative context. The rapid developments in international policing and global justice discourse are given special attention, emphasizing the impact of globalization on local and global criminal justice systems.