The process of judicial control over institutions is often described as growing socio-legal trend which impacts the development of modern societies. This is particularly the case for prisons and other penal institutions, as international bodies and the courts have tried to influence prison policies since the 1960s. This book addresses this dynamic situation by focusing on European monitoring as a major influence on penal and prison policies within, between and across nation states.
Bringing together experts from around Europe, this book actively contributes to debates and analysis...
The process of judicial control over institutions is often described as growing socio-legal trend which impacts the development of modern societies...
