Monitoring Penal Policy in Europe

Judicial control over institutions is a growing socio-legal trend, particularly in prisons and other penal institutions. This book explores European monitoring as a major influence on penal and prison policies within, between, and across nation-states, shedding light on the impacts of monitoring and how the study of penal and prison reform can contribute to building a clearer picture of European legal systems. It is of interest to researchers, policymakers, and professionals in the fields of prisons, penology, punishment, and human rights.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 202 pages
Publication date: 31 March 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The process of judicial control over institutions is a significant socio-legal trend that profoundly impacts the development of modern societies. This trend is particularly evident in the realm of prisons and other penal institutions, as international bodies and courts have exerted influence on prison policies since the 1960s. In response to this dynamic situation, this book takes a focused approach by examining European monitoring as a primary driver of penal and prison policies within, between, and across nation-states.

Bringing together a diverse group of experts from across Europe, this book actively contributes to ongoing debates and analyses within the fields of penal and prison policy studies. By shedding light on the impacts of monitoring, it demonstrates how the study of penal and prison reform in different European countries can contribute to a clearer and more precise understanding of European legal systems.

This book will appeal to researchers, scholars, policymakers, and professionals engaged in the study of prisons, penology, and punishment. It will also be valuable to those working for national Ministries of Justice, prison departments, national human rights institutions, as well as non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and non-profit organizations (NPOs).

In conclusion, this book offers a valuable contribution to the understanding of the dynamics of judicial control over institutions and its impact on the development of modern societies. By examining European monitoring as a key factor in penal and prison policies, it provides insights into the complex interplay between legal systems, policymaking, and social change.

Weight: 314g
Dimension: 157 x 231 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367228101