Observations on Penal Jurisprudence, and the Reformation of Criminals: With an Appendix (1819)

Observations On Penal Jurisprudence, And The Reformation Of Criminals: With An Appendix is a book written by William Roscoe in 1819. The book is a collection of essays on the topic of criminal justice and the rehabilitation of offenders. The author argues that punishment should not only be used to deter crime but also to reform the criminal, and that the current system of punishment is not effective in achieving this goal. He proposes alternative methods of punishment, such as imprisonment with hard labor and education, as well as the creation of institutions for the reformation of criminals. The appendix includes a report on the state of prisons in England and Wales, which highlights the poor conditions and lack of rehabilitation programs. The book was influential in the development of modern penology and criminal justice reform.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.