Criminal Law (Foundation Studies in Law Series)

by Michael Jefferson (Author)

• Used

  Hardcover
  2009

  $9.23

  Criminal Law provides an engaging explanation of the main principles and offences in criminal law. This book lights a clear path through the subject, explaining the law as it stands but also considering proposals for reform for an appreciation of how the law develops.

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  Paperback
  2001

  $3.47

  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

  $3.47

  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.