
Unlocking Criminal Law
Routledge (Publisher)
7th Edition
Published on 28. August 2019
Book
Hardback
674 pages
978-0-367-24472-9 (ISBN)
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Description
Unlocking Criminal Law will help you grasp the main concepts of the subject with ease. Containing accessible explanations in clear and precise terms that are easy to understand, it provides an excellent foundation for learning and revising Criminal Law.
The information is clearly presented in a logical structure and the following features support learning helping you to advance with confidence:
Clear learning outcomes at the beginning of each chapter set out the skills and knowledge you will need to get to grips with the subject;
* Key Facts boxes throughout each chapter allow you to progressively build and consolidate your understanding;
* End-of-chapter summaries provide a useful check-list for each topic;
* Cases and judgments are highlighted to help you find them and add them to your notes quickly;
* Frequent activities and self-test questions are included so you can put your knowledge into practice;
* Sample essay questions with annotated answers prepare you for assessment;
* Glossary of legal terms clarifies important definitions.
This edition has been fully updated to include discussion of recent changes and developments within criminal law, including new case law on causation, self-defence, consent, diminished responsibility, on loss of control, gross negligence manslaughter, causing or allowing the death of a vulnerable adult, infanticide, theft and blackmail.
The information is clearly presented in a logical structure and the following features support learning helping you to advance with confidence:
Clear learning outcomes at the beginning of each chapter set out the skills and knowledge you will need to get to grips with the subject;
* Key Facts boxes throughout each chapter allow you to progressively build and consolidate your understanding;
* End-of-chapter summaries provide a useful check-list for each topic;
* Cases and judgments are highlighted to help you find them and add them to your notes quickly;
* Frequent activities and self-test questions are included so you can put your knowledge into practice;
* Sample essay questions with annotated answers prepare you for assessment;
* Glossary of legal terms clarifies important definitions.
This edition has been fully updated to include discussion of recent changes and developments within criminal law, including new case law on causation, self-defence, consent, diminished responsibility, on loss of control, gross negligence manslaughter, causing or allowing the death of a vulnerable adult, infanticide, theft and blackmail.
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Series
Edition
7th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
54 farbige Zeichnungen
54 Line drawings, color
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 189 mm
Weight
1406 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-367-24472-9 (9780367244729)
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Tony Storey | Jacqueline Martin
Unlocking Criminal Law
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Unlocking Criminal Law
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Persons
Tony Storey is Senior Lecturer in Law at the University of Northumbria where he teaches Criminal Law, EU Law, Sports Law and the English Legal System.
Content
1: Introduction to Criminal Law; 2: Actus Reus; 3: Mens Rea; 4: Strict Liability; 5: Parties to a Crime; 6: Inchoate Offences; 7: Capacity; 8: General Defences; 9: Mental Capacity Defences; 10: Homicide; 11: Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person; 12: Sexual Offences; 13: Theft; 14: Robbery, Burglary and Other Offences in the Theft Acts; 15: Fraud; 16: Criminal Damage; 17: Public Order Offences; 18: Index