A critical examination of the dramatic changes in criminal justice over the last two decades and the first full-length study of the law and politics of criminal justice in the era of the Charter and victims’ rights.

Kent Roach is Professor in the Faculty of Law at the University of Toronto.

'This book breaks new ground in trying to sort through the various strands of victims' rights issues and movements ... a wonderful piece of work.'

Michael Mandel, Osgoode Hall Law School:

'This book breaks new ground in trying to sort through the various strands of victims' rights issues and movements ... a wonderful piece of work.'

Christine Boyle, University of British Columbia:

'This book breaks new ground in trying to sort through the various strands of victims' rights issues and movements ... a wonderful piece of work.'

John Braithwaite, Australian National University:

'This book breaks new ground in trying to sort through the various strands of victims' rights issues and movements ... a wonderful piece of work.'