Understanding Criminal Law (Understanding law)

by C . M . V . Clarkson (Author)

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  Paperback
  1995

  $8.22

  This volume explains how British criminal law works, and the substantive rules of criminal law within the context of the law's overall objectives, showing, for example, that the distinction between murder and manslaughter can only be understood properly if the law's purpose is also appreciated. An account is provided of the general principles of criminal liability and the most important offences - homicide and other crimes against the person, and the various property offences such as theft and burglary.

• Used

  Paperback
  1995

  $3.25

  Understanding Criminal Law focuses on the general principles of criminal liability and the structure of the most important criminal offences. By examining the purpose of criminal law and its rules, it offers a detailed understanding of the rationale of the various offences and explores their relationship to one another. The author then goes on to evaluate and offer criticism of the substantive criminal law and, where necessary, suggests how it should be developed. Providing a contextualised and integrated approach to the main principles of the subject area, this fully revised and updated edition presents a straightforward and stimulating guide to criminal law.