The focus of this thesis is substance-related homicide in England and Wales. The research examines the extent and nature of homicides involving intoxication (alcohol and/or drugs) as well as those involving a broader drug link (motivated by the economic demands of a costly drug habit or drug market activity). Homicide is an under-researched area of criminology in the UK and this research contributes to a developing body of knowledge. Recent research has drawn attention to the association between intoxication and homicide; highlighting that significant proportions of offenders and victims have histories of substance misuse and/or are intoxicated at the time of the event. However, no research in the UK has specifically addressed the nature of such homicides or explored the concept of drug market-related homicide.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:bl.uk/oai:ethos.bl.uk:496215 |
| Date | January 2008 |
| Creators | Chapple, Caroline |
| Publisher | University of Manchester |
| Source Sets | Ethos UK |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Electronic Thesis or Dissertation |
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