9780582438149

Criminal Law

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ISBN13: 9780582438149

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Criminal Law adopts a unique approach to the teaching of the subject. Difficult, abstract concepts, such as intention and recklessness, are made easier to understand by first introducing and discussing them in the context of specific crimes. This allows students to progress with confidence to a sound understanding of the general principles of criminal law. Throughout the book judgments and the scope of individual offences are evaluated, and reform options are discussed, including proposals from Law Commission Consultation Papers and Reports. Cases from the US and Commonwealth jurisdictions are considered where helpful to analysis. The book is divided into three parts: Part 1 deals with preliminary matters, including a general introduction to criminal law and an illustration of common law and statutory offences, using the specific crimes of murder and criminal damage. Part 2 covers general principles, dealing with the various components of criminal offences, such as actus reus, mens rea, strict liability and secondary offences. Part 3 examines particular offences in detail, including theft and offences against the person.Key features of the fifth edition include discussion of the fo

ISBN-13

9780582438149

ISBN-10

0582438144

Weight

2.40 Pounds

Dimensions

6.77 x 1.22 x 9.69 In

List Price

$44.50

Edition

5th Edition

Format

Paperback

Language

English

Pages

624 pages

Publisher

Pearson Higher Education

Published On

2001-01-01



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