Nordic Criminal Justice in a Global Context: Practices and Promotion of Exceptionalism

This book explores Nordic criminal justice as a global role model, analyzing how it has been folded into global contexts and branded as penal exceptionalism associated with human rights, universalistic welfare, and social cohesion. It will be of interest to scholars and students of criminal justice, international law and justice, Nordic and Scandinavian studies, and the social sciences and humanities.

Format: Hardback
Length: 190 pages
Publication date: 18 October 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the realm of Nordic criminal justice, examining it as a remarkable global role model. Rather than assuming its significance, the book meticulously analyzes how Nordic approaches to criminal justice have seamlessly integrated into diverse global contexts, while also shaping promotional strategies based on the perception that these approaches hold immense value for other criminal justice systems.

Within this framework, specific actors, both within and outside the region, have proudly branded Nordic criminal justice as a symbol of "penal exceptionalism," characterized by its strong commitment to human rights, universalistic welfare, and social cohesion. The book showcases how the establishment and utilization of this brand have enabled stakeholders to advocate for specific crime control measures across various criminal justice domains, both domestically and internationally.

The book appeals to a wide range of scholars and students, including those specializing in criminal justice, international law and justice, Nordic and Scandinavian studies, and the social sciences and humanities. Its insightful examination of Nordic criminal justice practices offers valuable insights into contemporary justice systems and provides valuable lessons for policymakers and practitioners worldwide.

Weight: 530g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032049793