Criminal Law (Foundation Studies in Law Series)

by Michael Jefferson (Author)

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  Paperback
  1997

  $3.41

  The fourth edition of this book retains the successful formula of the previous ones. An integrated approach to the subject is taken, and complex legal concepts, such as intention and recklessness, are introduced within the context of specific offences, and are then related to factual situations. Commonwealth and US cases and commentaries are considered where appropriate. The law has been thoroughly revised to take account of recent statutes and judgments. In particular, there have been important House of Lords decisions in the areas of accessories and non-fatal offences. Criminal Law is a title within the Foundation Studies in Law Series, written for law students for the core subjects required on law degrees and on postgraduate common professional examination courses. Ideal for part-time and distance-learning courses as well as traditional modularised courses, the books are intended to be used in conjunction with other sources such as law reports and case books.

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  Paperback
  2001

  $3.41

  First or second year LLB courses in criminal law in law departments. One-year full-time or two-year part-time CPE (common professional examination) or Diploma courses in law departments. Adopts a unique approach to the teaching of the subject. General principles, 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 acquire 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.

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  Hardcover
  2005

  $3.41

  Michael Jefferson's Criminal Law provides an accessible and contextual approach to the main principles and offences of criminal law. The book evaluates judgments and the scope of individual offences and discusses reform options throughout. The new edition has been restructured to map more clearly to course syllabuses, and is fully up-to-date with key legislation such as the Sexual Offences Act 2003 and important case decisions.