Subjects:

Criminal Law

Contents:

Introduction to Criminal Law: Framework & Procedures.

Actus Reus: The External Elements of an Offence.

Mens Rea: The Mental Element. Homicide.

Non-Fatal Offences against the Person.

Sexual Offences.

Accessorial Liability.

Inchoate Offences.

Theft.

The Fraud Act 2006.

Robbery, Blackmail, Burglary and Going Equipped.

Criminal Damage.

Defences where Mens Rea is denied criminal damage.

Defences of Compulsion.

Previously published as Sourcebook on Criminal Law & Criminal Law: Cases & Materials
This new edition of Cases and Materials on Criminal Law has been thoroughly updated to provide a comprehensive selection of key materials drawn from law reports, legislation, Law Commission consultation papers and reports and Home Office publications.

Clear and highly accessible, this volume is presented in a coherent structure and provides full coverage of the topics commonly found in the criminal law syllabus. The range of thoughtfully selected materials and authoritative commentary ensures that this book provides an essential collection of materials and analysis to stimulate the reader and assist in the study of this difficult and challenging area of law.

New features include:-

• revised text design with clear page layout, headings and boxed and shaded sections to aid navigation and readability
• chapter introductions to highlight the salient features under discussion
• short chapter table of contents to enable easier navigation
• "Comments and Questions" sections to encourage students to reflect on their reading expanded further reading to encourage students to engage further with the subject
• a Companion Website to provide regular updates to the book