Subjects:

External LLB Titles, Criminal Law

Contents:

London External Programme

Primary Textbook

Part I. General Principles

1. Crime and sentence

2. The definition of a crime

3. The classification of offences

4. The elements of a crime: actus reus

5. The elements of a crime: mens rea

6. Crimes of negligence

7. Crimes of strict liability

8. Parties to crime

9. Assistance after the offence

10. Vicarious liability and liability of associations

11. General defences

12. Incitement, conspiracy and attempt

Part II. Particular Crimes

13. Murder and manslaughter

14. Offences related to homicide

15. Non-fatal offences against the person

16. Sexual offences

17. Road traffic offences

18. Theft and related offences

19. Offences involving deception

20 Blackmail

21. Burglary and related offences

22. Handling and related offences

23. Forgery

24. Offences of damages to property

25. Computer misuse offences

26. Criminal libels and related offences

27. Offences against public order

Index

Smith and Hogan: Criminal Law is recognised as the leading doctrinal textbook on criminal law in England and Wales. By providing a comprehensive and detailed analysis of the law it is suitable as an undergraduate law textbook as well as offering criminal law practitioners a valuable reference resource. It is frequently cited in the courts.

The eleventh edition has been completely updated to take account of recent developments including new legislation such as the Sexual Offences Act 2003 and the substantial volume of new case law; R v G on recklessness and R v Misra on manslaughter. This edition incorporates extensive referencing to academic literature and provides a full bibliography. A new short account of harrassment is now included.

• Chapters have been subdivided making it quicker and easier for the reader to locate information
• Includes new legislation such as the Sexual Offences Act 2003 and new case law; R v G on recklessness and R v Misra on manslaughter, ensuring readers have access to the most up-to-date references.
• Offers a breadth of coverage suitable for all law courses and a range of professional readers.