Understanding Criminal Law
Understanding Criminal Law by Christopher M. V. Clarkson, published by Sweet & Maxwell in 2005, is a comprehensive examination of the general principles of criminal liability and the structure of significant criminal offences. This fourth edition, consisting of 334 pages, provides a detailed understanding of the rationale behind various offences and their interrelationships, alongside an evaluation of substantive criminal law.
Readers will find a contextualized and integrated analysis of key principles within the realm of criminal law. The book explores the purpose of criminal law and its rules, offering critical insights into how the law should evolve. This edition includes discussions on the Criminal Justice Act 2003, the Sexual Offences Act 2003, and notable cases, such as the House of Lords decision in G and Another, making it a relevant resource for those interested in the field of law and criminal justice.
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“Understanding Criminal Law focuses on the general principles of criminal liability and the structure of the most important criminal offences. By examining the purpose of criminal law and its rules, it offers a detailed understanding of the rationale of the various offences and explores their relationship to one another. The author then goes on to evaluate and offer criticism of the substantive criminal law and, where necessary, suggests how it should be developed.” “Providing a contextualised and integrated analysis of the main principles of the subject area, this fully revised and updated edition presents a straightforward and stimulating approach to understanding criminal law.” “This fourth edition includes the Criminal Justice Act 2003, the Sexual Offences Act 2003 and leading cases including the House of Lords decision in G and Another.”–BOOK JACKET.
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