Criminal Law: Text, Cases, and Materials

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OUP Oxford, Apr 19, 2012 - Law - 937 pages
This edition of Criminal Law: Text, Cases, and Materials offers an exceptional depth of analysis, a wealth of cases and materials all set within the theoretical context of criminal law. The effective two-part structure of each chapter in the book - the first part explaining the law as it is, the second examining the theoretical aspects - ensures that readers not only gain a secure understanding of the law itself but also acquire a fundamental appreciation of the surrounding philosophical and ethical debates. Important theoretical material is made accessible to students through a particularly engaging writing style. The author's clarity of expression brings the subject to life and places the law in context. This text is an essential and complete resource for all those wanting to get to grips with the always fascinating and sometimes challenging area of criminal law today. Online Resource Centre This book is accompanied by an Online Resource Centre, offering updates to the law following publication, useful weblinks, and guidance on answering questions in the book. Video footage of the author talking about the book and his approach to criminal law provides the perfect introduction to your studies.
 

Contents

Abbreviations
xxviii
Acknowledgements
xxx
Source Acknowledgements
xxxi
Table of Cases
xxxvi
Table of Legislation
liv
Table of Secondary Legislation
lx
1 AN INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL LAW
1
THE CONDUCT ELEMENT
70
7 SEXUAL OFFENCES
420
8 THEFT HANDLING AND ROBBERY
507
9 FRAUD
570
10 BURGLARY AND BLACKMAIL
597
11 Criminal Damage
621
12 DEFENCES
640
13 THE CRIMINAL LIABILITY OF CORPORATIONS
769
14 INCHOATE OFFENCES
787

THE MENTAL ELEMENT
133
4 STRICT LIABILITY
214
5 HOMICIDE
237
6 NONFATAL NONSEXUAL OFFENCES AGAINST THE PERSON
324
15 COMPLICITY
852
Bibliography
917
Index
919
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Jonathan Herring is Professor of Law at Exeter College, University of Oxford.

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