Originally published in 1991, The Case for the Prosecution examines the entire process of arrest through to conviction. The book is a landmark in the study of criminal justice in Britain, and gives valuable information about the working of the police and the Crown Prosecution Service. The book provides strong empirical, theoretical and policy contributions to the field and should prompt lawyers to re-revaluate their role and the way they perform it. It is vital reading for anyone practising or studying criminal justice or law.

Mike McConville, Andrew Sanders, Roger Leng

List of tables Preface Acknowledgements 1. Criminal Justice in England and Wales 2. Constructing the Suspect Population 3. In the Police Station 4. Building the Case: Interrogation 5. Building the Case: Police Records and Non-Interrogation Evidence 6. Grading and Sorting the Suspect Population 7. Reviewing the Case for the Prosecution 8. Acquittals and Convictions 9. Understanding the Criminal Justice Process 10. The Problem of Law Reform Appendix Bibliography Index