The Reality of Justice in England���s Lower Courts

<p>This accessible book provides an evaluative review of justice at the locus of the magistrates��� court. Written by a magistrate this book uses different case studies to aid discussion of the principles of justice and the theoretical process of the criminal justice system in England and Wales. Its case studies consider individual and intersecting inequalities such as sex race class mental health sexuality age and disability. Speaking to students policy makers and practitioners readers can identify opportunities where justice can be developed as well as the challenges to justice from numerous perspectives which play out in the magistrates��� court. A series of end-of-chapter questions encourage reflection and one chapter considers recommendations for the future of justice.</p>