The Role of the Media in Criminal Justice Policy : Prisons, Populism and the Press

(Autor) Natalia Antolak-Saper
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This book provides a socio-legal examination of the media's influence on the development and implementation of criminal justice policy. This impact is often assumed. And, especially in the wake of high-profile crimes, the press is routinely observed calling for sentences to be harsher, and for governments to be tougher on crime. But how do we know that there is a connection? To answer this question, the book draws on a case-study of the media reporting of the rape and murder of Jill Meagher in Melbourne, Australia; as well as other well-known cases, including those of James Bulger, Sarah Payne, Stephen Lawrence and Michael Brown, among others. Deploying a socio-legal framework to examine how the media's often powerful and emotive narratives play a crucial role in the development and implementation of law, the book provides a deep and critical reflection on its influence. The book concludes with a number of suggestions for media reform: both to moderate the media's influence, and to incorporate a broader range of viewpoints. This multi-disciplinary book will appeal to scholars and students in socio-legal studies, criminology and criminal law as well as those working in relevant areas in sociology and media studies.

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Editorial:
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Formato:
Paperback
Número de páginas:
None
Idioma:
en
ISBN:
9781032115276
Año de publicación:
2024
Fecha publicación:
27 de Mayo de 2024

Natalia Antolak-Saper

Natalia Antolak-Saper is a Polish-American author known for her novel "The Secret History of Marzanna," a gripping tale of family secrets and folklore. Her poetic prose and vivid imagery transport readers to a world where past and present collide. Antolak-Saper's work explores themes of identity, heritage, and the power of storytelling.

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