Browsing The Plymouth Law & Criminal Justice Review, Volume 05 - 2013 by Title
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The Assessment of Benefit Under Part 2 of the Proceeds Of Crime Act 2002: A Sledgehammer to Crack a Nut?
(University of Plymouth, 2013)This article provides an analysis of the application of Part 2 of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 which provides for the making of confiscation orders following conviction in criminal cases. It examines the policy reasons ... -
Editorial
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Exploring ‘Practical’ Conceptions of the Role of the Criminal Defence Lawyer: A Methodological Overview
(University of Plymouth, 2013)This article examines the methodology behind an empirical study investigating the ‘real life’ role of criminal defence lawyers and their approach to ethical conflict resolution. Using a normative conceptual framework ... -
The Odd One Out: Felony Murder, The Law of Parties, and the Execution of Non Killers
(University of Plymouth, 2013)The focus of this research is in the area of the United States death penalty. More specifically, it examines the use of the felony murder rule and the law of parties at both federal and state level. These areas are ... -
Pregnant and in Prison: Can the Quality of Services Provided Affect the Overall Perception of Being Pregnant in Prison?
(University of Plymouth, 2013)The suicides of six women within a year at Styal Prison in 2006 (Prison Reform Trust: 2010) lead the Government to appoint Baroness Jean Corston to undertake a review of women with particular vulnerabilities in the criminal ... -
‘A Problem Shared...?’ Some Reflections on Problem Solving Courts and Court Innovation in Australia
(University of Plymouth, 2013)There has been growing interest in recent years in developing ‘non-adversarial’ forms of court based justice, and exploring the potential for courts to take a lead role in resolving the underlying issues that ensure ... -
Quality and Accessibility: Legal Education In an Age of Austerity
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The Recognition of State Crime and the Syrian Uprising
(University of Plymouth, 2013)This study aims to establish why state crime is not always recognised as such. The criminological analysis of state crime is a fledgling field of interest, although over the past decade there have been significant ... -
Redefining Murder: Joint Enterprise
(University of Plymouth, 2013)This article explores the evolution of secondary liability and the unforgiving doctrine of joint enterprise in homicide cases. Exploration of the current law ensues to determine if the distinct decisions of their Lordships ... -
Reflections on Restorative Justice Conference – ‘Creating A More Transparent, Responsive and Effective Criminal Justice System’
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Restorative Justice: Its Relationship to Law and Society
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A Right to a Child of One’s Own? The Legal Justification in Limiting Access to Assisted Reproductive Treatment
(University of Plymouth, 2013)The revolution in IVF treatment in recent years has resulted in the conception of over 4 million babies worldwide prompting stricter legal regulation and control of medical practice. This article explores the demand and ... -
To What Extent Does Police Occupational Culture Impact on the Social and Domestic Lives of Police Officers
(University of Plymouth, 2013)Since the establishment of the new police service in 1829 there has been much research in to the influence of police-culture on the cognitive and behavioural responses of police officers. This article seeks to take a more ... -
The Uncertainty of Article 8 ECHR in Relation to the Removal of Foreign Criminals
(University of Plymouth, 2013)This article highlights concerns regarding judicial interpretations and understandings of the application of Article 8 European Convention on Human Rights to control the deportation of foreign criminals from the United ... -
We Are a Family: Legal Issues for Lesbian and Gay Parented Families In New Zealand
(University of Plymouth, 2013)This article summarises research commissioned by the New Zealand Families Commission to gain a better understanding and awareness of the legal position of gay parented families and donor parents compared to heteronormative ... -
Why is There Lack of Recognition for British Children who are Victim to Internal Trafficking for Sexual Exploitation?
(University of Plymouth, 2013)Child trafficking has been conceptualised as ‘modern day slavery’. Slavery has been held up as the worst possible exploitation in human history (Lee, 2007). For more than 20 years UK governments have ratified United Nation ...
