The moral foundations of the youth justice system : understanding the principles of the youth justice system
Arthur, Raymond2016
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When is it fair to hold young people criminally responsible? If young people lack the capacity to make a meaningful choice and to control their impulses, should they be held criminally culpable for their behaviour? In what ways is the immaturity of young offenders relevant to their blameworthiness? Should youth offending behaviour be proscribed by criminal law? These are just some of the questions asked in this thoughtful and provocative book. In this volume, Raymond Arthur explores international and historical evidence on how societies regulate criminal behaviour by young people, and undertakes a careful examination of the developmental capacities and processes that are relevant to young people's criminal choices.
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Author:
Arthur, Raymond, author
Imprint:
London : Routledge, 2016.
Collation:
152 pages
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Audience:
Specialized.
ISBN:
9781138781672 (pbk. :)
Language:
English
BRN:
1128615
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