Criminal law : theory and doctrine
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Criminal law : theory and doctrine
Hart, 2007
3rd ed
- : pbk
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [741]-762) and index
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Description
This is the third edition of the widely acclaimed textbook by Andrew Simester and Bob Sullivan. Criminal Law: Theory and Doctrine has established itself as the leading modern account of English criminal law, combining a detailed and authoritative exposition of the law with a careful exploration of its theoretical underpinnings. As such it is ideal for undergraduate teaching. It has also established itself as a major point of reference in academic writing, here and abroad, and has been cited in appellate courts throughout the world, including the House of Lords, the High Court of Australia, the Supreme Court of Canada, and the Special Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia. In this edition, besides extensive updating, there is a new chapter on criminalisation as well as detailed new discussions of criminal damage and anti-social behaviour orders (ASBOs). 'This is probably the most significant book on criminal law to be published for many years, because it combines a high level of detail on the relevant cases and statutes with a searching examination of theoretical arguments that point directions for the development of law and legal doctrines...certainly sufficient for any undergraduate or postgraduate course.
This is a carefully researched, well-written and balanced book, and a fine example of many of the best features of legal scholarship.' Professor Andrew Ashworth. Law Quarterly Review '...in this magisterial work on English Criminal law ...the authors have taken the art of textbook writing to a new level of sophistication...Simester and Sullivan's new book can without question be regarded as taking its place alongside the work of Williams, and of Smith and Hogan...and has been splendidly produced.' Jeremy Horder, The Criminal Law Review 'Its breadth and depth of coverage, clarity of exposition and intellectual rigour, are all likely to make this book essential reading for many undergraduate and postgraduate criminal law students' David WSelfe, The Law Teacher
Table of Contents
Abbreviations Table of Cases Table of Legislation 1 Criminal law: definition and ambit 2 The rule of law and the European Convention 3 Interpretation and proof 4 The actus reus 5 Mens rea 6 Strict and constructive liability 7 Secondary participation 8 Vicarious and corporate liability 9 The inchoate offences 10 Homicide 11 Non-fatal offences against the person 12 Non-Consensual Sexual Offences 13 Theft 14 Related offences 15 Deception and fraud 16 Defences: an overview 17 Failure of proof: mistake and intoxication 18 Mental condition defences 19 Defences of circumstantial pressure 20 Permissible conduct 21 Defences and blame: some observations Bibliography Index
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