Blamestorming, Blamemongers and Scapegoats

"Blame, and its relation to criminalisation, have been neglected in criminal justice studies. Drawing on legal philosophy, this book puts them firmly under the spotlight of a thorough multi-disciplinary interrogation." Professor Colin Sumner, University College Cork

“A much-needed critical review of the role and parameters of 'blame' within criminal regulation. Accessibly written and insightful in its analyses throughout, this book compels a re-evaluation of our attributions and tactics of blaming in 21st century criminal justice policy.” Professor Vanessa Munro, University of Nottingham

"This thought provoking book....is a very welcome addition to reading lists in criminology and criminal justice." Criminology & Criminal Justice

Gavin Dingwall is Professor of Criminal Justice Policy at De Montfort University. He has written on various aspects of criminal justice, including books on diversion in the criminal process and alcohol and crime.

Tim Hillier is Associate Head of De Montfort Law School. For many years he has taught and researched in the areas of international law and criminology.

Introduction and the centrality of blame;

Blame in the criminal justice process;

Blame and the blameless;

Blameless crime;

Blame amplification;

Putting oneself in harm’s way;

Blame, punitiveness and criminalisation;

Blamestorming and blamemongers.