Full Description
In this second of two volumes, Criminalization: Where Do We Go from Here embarks on an exploration of the historical roots of over criminalization. It traces its origins back to ancient legal systems and societal norms, elucidating the evolution of the legal framework alongside shifting attitudes and policy decisions. The chapters shed light on the socio-cultural forces that have contributed to the proliferation of criminal laws, resulting in a state of over criminalization in contemporary society, supported by empirical analysis.
Contents
Preface
Acknowledgments
List of Tables and Figures
Notes on Contributors
List of Cases
1 Bail(ing) Out Adolescent Sexuality from the Legal Quagmire: Decoding Overcriminalization in Pre-trial Incarceration
Upma Gautam and Priya Das
2 The Collateral Consequence of Over Criminalization: Analyzing the Effects of Parental Incarceration on Children
Ira Rana and Anurag Deep
3 Policing Homosexuality Post the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019: A Critical Legal-Victimological Analysis
Rupesh Rizal and Debarati Halder
4 Criminalization of Addiction - Analysing the Bihar Liquor Prohibition Law
Dipa Dube and Shekhar Kumar
5 Decolonization of India's Legal System through Transformative Constitutionalism - Contemporary Legislative and Judicial Developments towards Indianization
Arvind Tiwari and Sonali Kusum
6 Criminalisation of Undertrial Prisoners in the Context of Specific Offences: Social Work Responses to Marginalisation
Sharli Mudaliyar
7 Rehabilitation and Restorative Justice in Italy: Themes, Methods and Experiences in Adult and Minors Criminal Law Systems
Chiara Scivoletto
8 Criminal Acts of Lynching and Overcriminalisation: Empirical Analysis of People's Perspectives Regarding Punitive Sanctions
Garima Pal and Tusha Singh
9 Raising the Age of Trying People as Adults Back to 21
Antonio Raza
Index
