CRIMINAL LAW by Jefferson, Michael ISBN 0582438144
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In this title, general principles of criminal law, such as intention and recklessness, are introduced and discussed in the context of specific crimes. Throughout the book judgments and the scope of individual offences are evaluated and reform options are discussed.
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. *General updating for recently decided cases and legislation. *Discussion of the House of Lords' decision in the case of Morgan Smith in the area of provocation. *Coverage of B v DPP in the area of unfitness to plead. *Coverage of the effect of the enforcement of the Human Rights Act 1998, particularly in the areas of insanity and burden of proof. *Critical rather than black-letter approach aids understanding. *Considers relatively new and contentious areas such as corporate liability, justification and excuse. *Comprehensive coverage means that this book will cover the needs of most courses. *Appropriate length and coverage for modularised courses so that students are not overfaced with detail. *Companion website allows lecturers and students to keep up to date with developments.
[edit] Book Details
[edit] Title
CRIMINAL LAW
[edit] Author
Jefferson, Michael
[edit] ISBN
0582438144
[edit] Published
09/07/2001
[edit] Publisher
Longman
[edit] Binding
paperback
[edit] Retail Price
28.99 (GBP)
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28.99 (GBP)
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