Principles of Criminal Law

by Andrew Ashworth (Author)

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  Paperback
  2006

  $4.32

  Andrew Ashworth addresses the underlying principles and rationales of criminal law, providing students with a depth and maturity of analysis that confronts the major challenges in criminal law. The book incorporates all the recent developments in criminal law, including the Sexual Offences Act 2003, and addresses current controversies such as the debate over the shape of the law of murder and manslaughter; including discussion of the Law Commission's Consultation Paper. This is essential reading for students seeking a sophisticated and critically engaging exploration of the subject.

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  Paperback
  1995

  $23.53

  This text has been designed to introduce students to criminal law through a study of the principles and policies underlying it. Exploring the major spheres of criminal liability, the book raises questions about the proper limits of the criminal law, the relative seriousness of harms, the various principles grounded in fairness to individuals, policies designed to further the aims of the criminal law and ideas of criminal culpability. This second edition has been revised to include discussions of all major developments since 1991 and has been expanded to provide more coverage of substantive law. It is intended for undergraduate and postgraduate students studying criminal law, academics and some practitioners of criminal law.