Victims versus offenders in British political discourse: the construction of a false dichotomy (2013)
Journal Article
(2013). Victims versus offenders in British political discourse: the construction of a false dichotomy. Howard Journal of Criminal Justice, 141 - 157. https://doi.org/10.1111/hojo.12057

This article evaluates the contemporary discursive status of victims and people convicted of criminal offences. The rhetoric used by British politicians to convey the meaning of ‘rights’ is explored within media output, parliamentary speech-making an... Read More about Victims versus offenders in British political discourse: the construction of a false dichotomy.

‘Victims’ versus ‘offenders’ in British political discourse: The construction of a false dichotomy (2013)
Journal Article
(2013). ‘Victims’ versus ‘offenders’ in British political discourse: The construction of a false dichotomy. Howard Journal of Criminal Justice, 141 - 157. https://doi.org/10.1111/hojo.12057

This article evaluates the contemporary discursive status of victims and people convicted of criminal offences. The rhetoric used by British politicians to convey the meaning of ‘rights’ is explored within media output, parliamentary speech-making an... Read More about ‘Victims’ versus ‘offenders’ in British political discourse: The construction of a false dichotomy.