Observations on Penal Jurisprudence, and the Reformation of Criminals: With an Appendix (1819)

Observations on Penal Jurisprudence and the Reformation of Criminals: With an Appendix is a book written by William Roscoe in 1819. The book discusses the principles of criminal justice and the need for reform in the penal system. Roscoe argues that punishment should not only be used to deter crime but also to reform criminals and help them become productive members of society. He also suggests various ways to improve the penal system, such as abolishing the death penalty and introducing a system of probation. The book includes an appendix that provides examples of successful reforms in other countries. Overall, Observations on Penal Jurisprudence and the Reformation of Criminals is an important work in the history of criminal justice reform and provides valuable insights into the principles of punishment and rehabilitation.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.