In this seminar, look critically at the criminal justice system, as well as current explanations of, and responses to, criminal behavior. Engage with key debates in criminological thinking to explore how the lived experience of offenders is shaped by social influences and other factors. Learn how evidence is collected and how it can be used both by prosecutors and defense attorneys in the courtroom. Then, drawing on a diverse range of case studies from around the world, explore how the enforcement or non-enforcement of laws and the prosecution of crimes can influence and shape a society’s conception of justice.