This book charts the changing topography of ethics, governance and accountability for  research in Criminology, contributes to the discourse on research ethics and demonstrates why research ethics should be taken seriously.

Pedagogical features such as case studies, chapter summaries, lists of further reading and explanations of key concepts appear throughout the text to encourage critical thinking. This book is enlightening and compelling reading for students of criminology and particularly for those taking modules on Research Methods in Criminology.