Criminal Law (Nutshells S.)

by Marianne Giles (Author), Paul Dobson (Editor)

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  Paperback
  2002

  $3.74

  Nutshells are a series of books designed to present the essentials of law in clear, straightforward language. For more than 30 years, generations of students have regarded Nutshells as the ideal means of revising their subjects. New to this edition: * Coverage of significant developments, including the decisions of the House of Lords in Hinks (theft), B v. D.P.P. (mens rea as to victim's lack of age), Lambert and Smith (Provocation * Case law from the lower courts relating to secondary parties, corporate liability, duress, consent, mistake, necessity, manslaughter, harassment, other offences against the person, theft, computer misuse and deception * Thirty new cases decided since 1998

• Used

  Paperback
  1998

  $6.58

  Nutshells: Criminal Law covers, in clear and accessible language, all the main topics found in the vast majority of criminal law courses. Most sections of the book incorporate a number of new and significant decisions, and at the end of each section the author includes a brief summary of proposals to change or develop the law. The text clearly sets out the main themes and issues and includes useful sample question and answer plans, focusing on examinations in criminal law.