Poor Defence Lawyering in Criminal Proceedings (Hardcover). Cet article n’est pas disponible.Poor Defence Lawyering in Criminal Proceedings (Hardcover)

Hardcover. This collection discusses the concept of poor quality criminal defence representation and assistance, so-termed poor lawyering. It does so from diverse perspectives, including legal and criminological. The work presents an overview of the issue of the quality of legal assistance in criminal proceedings, so allowing a better understanding of the potential limits and problems. The volume is divided into three parts which, over 14 chapters, offer analyses of poor lawyering across national and supranational legal systems, including Belgium, Germany, Greece, Italy, England and Wales, the United States, and the European Court of Human Rights; the specific challenges of poor lawyering, such as regulation of counsel before the International Criminal Court, through codes of conduct, and in cross-border proceedings within Europe; the individual fault and external pressures of criminal defence lawyers; the missed opportunity of pre-charge engagement; the importance of insights from legal and criminological psychology; and the role of neurodivergent defendants in the adaptation of the defence lawyers assistance. The collection concludes with a transversal and comparative analysis of the effectiveness of defence and the independence of lawyers. With contributions from academics and practitioners from a range of backgrounds, the book will be a valuable resource for students, academics, researchers, and policymakers working in the area of criminal justice. This book discusses the concept of poor-quality criminal defence representation and assistance. It does so from diverse perspectives, including legal and criminological. It presents an overview of the issue of the quality of legal assistance in criminal proceedings, allowing a better understanding of the potential limits and problems. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…