Test your knowledge with our free crime and punishment quiz. To see the answers simply touch the screen or hover your mouse over each Answer (below). This quiz is just for fun – there are no prizes or forms to submit.… Read more “Crime and Punishment Quiz”
‘It is now possible to study both new departments following the commendable speed with which Waterside Press have published these two informative books… There is no sign of haste in the writing of the books which cover in exemplary detail the functions of both new bodies…These two books contain a wealth of material, including historical and current political background, useful appendices and facts about the new departments and their wide-ranging functions which will be appreciated by all involved in the numerous agencies of the criminal justice system.… Read more “Review of The New Ministry of Justice”
‘Pit of Shame contains a wealth of interesting detail about everyday life in Reading gaol over 400 years … The author does not shy away from even the most disturbing aspects of his story. Pit of Shame will repay reading in many ways and its fascinating story, accessibly told, should stimulate the desire to know more about a neglected area of life.’… Read more “Reviews of Pit of Shame”
[Murtagh is] convincing in his assertion that the blame for the situation at Blantyre House was misdirected and presents sound evidence to show that the ideas behind the prison are sound, if applied correctly to the appropriate people.’
Reference & Research Book News (USA).… Read more “Reviews of The Blantyre House Prison Affair”
‘I confess that I did not find the book comfortable reading and almost put it to one side after the first couple of chapters. I’m glad that I continued with it as it taught me to be even more understanding in relating to those who suffer…Suffering need not destroy.… Read more “Review of Justice for William”
