Explore the intricacies of England and Wales’ criminal justice system with ‘Criminal Justice: An Introduction, 4th Edition’. This essential textbook offers a comprehensive overview, delving into crime causation theories and the operational roles of police, probation, and prison services. Discover detailed discussions on legal and youth justice systems, updated to reflect contemporary challenges like privatisation, multi-agency working, and the impact of Covid-19. The revised edition critically examines policing by consent, new forms of criminality, and global dimensions of justice, including organised crime. Ideal for criminology and criminal justice students, it features review questions, further reading, timelines, and a glossary to enhance learning. A must-have for understanding modern criminal justice policy and practice.