| Description |
xxxvi, 636 pages ; 25 cm |
| Contents |
New to this edition -- Preface -- Guide to the online resources -- Table of cases -- Table of leglislation -- Table of statutory instruments and circulars -- 1. Criminal law in context -- 2. Actus reus -- 3. Mens rea -- 4. Negligence and strict liability -- 5. Capacity and incapacitating conditions -- 6. General defences -- 7. Parties to crime -- 8. Inchoate offences -- 9. Homicide -- 10. Non-fatal offences against the person -- 11. Sexual offences -- 12. Offences under the Theft Acts 1968 and 1978: Theft and related offences -- 13. Fraud -- 14. Further offences under the Theft Acts -- 16. Criminal damage -- Index |
| Summary |
Provides thought-provoking coverage of criminal law. A skillful balance is struck between engaging commentary and fascinating contextural coverage, all in a succinct package. The introductory chapter offers a broad contextual underpinning to the study of law. This is furthered in subsequent chapters with a unique feature taking a contextual view of the developing law. |
| Notes |
Editions 1-13 published as: Textbook on criminal law |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Criminal law -- England.
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Criminal law -- Wales.
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| Author |
Edwards, Ian (Lecturer), author
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| ISBN |
9780198831938 |
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0198831935 |
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