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This book aims to explore a number of connected themes relating to compliance, legitimacy and trust in different areas of criminal justice and socio-legal regul

The book explores police legitimacy and crime control, with a focus on the European region. Using comparative case studies, the contributions to this timely vol

Brings together internationally renowned scholars from a range of disciplines, including criminology, international relations, sociology and political science,

Renowned criminologist Mike Hough illuminates the principles and practices of good policing in this important analysis of the police service’s legitimacy and

The police are perhaps the most visible representation of government. They are charged with what has been characterized as an "impossible" mandate -- control an