Criminal law
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Criminal law
（Directions）
Oxford University Press, c2016
4th ed
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Previous edition: 2014
Includes index
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Description
Do you know the difference between murder and manslaughter?
Are you confused by the concept of mens rea and accessorial liability?
Criminal Law Directions tackles these and many more questions, introducing you to this exciting area of law.
The Directions series has been written with you in mind. The ideal guide as you approach the subject for the first time, this book will help you:
- Gain a complete understanding of the topic: just the right amount of detail conveyed clearly
- Understand the law in context: with scene-setting introductions and highlighted case extracts, the practical importance of the law becomes clear
- Identify when and how to critically evaluate the law: you'll be introduced to the key areas of debate and given the confidence to question the law
- Deepen and test your knowledge: visually engaging learning and self-testing features aid understanding and help you tackle assessments with confidence
- Elevate your learning: with the ground-work in place you can aspire to take your learning to the next level, with direction provided on how to go further
An extensive Online Resource Centre provides a wide range of extra resources to further support you in your studies, including:
- Multiple choice questions
- Flashcard glossary
- Guidance on answering the end of chapter exam questions
- Guidance on answering the end of chapter self-test questions
Additional lecturer resources include:
- Diagrams from the text
- A testbank of further multiple choice questions
Table of Contents
1: Introduction to criminal law
2: Actus reus
3: Mens rea
4: Strict, vicarious, and corporate liability
5: Murder and voluntary manslaughter
6: Involuntary manslaughter
7: Non-fatal offences against the person
8: Sexual offences
9: Theft
10: Other offences against property
11: Fraud
12: Drugs offences
13: Defences I: incapacity and negating the elements of the offence
14: Defences II: general defences
15: Inchoate offences
16: Accessorial liability
17: Study skills
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