
Unlocking Criminal Law
Routledge (Publisher)
8th Edition
Published on 30. September 2022
Book
Hardback
714 pages
978-0-367-64238-9 (ISBN)
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 the latest case law and those laws passed in the wake of the Covid-19 crisis.
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 the latest case law and those laws passed in the wake of the Covid-19 crisis.
More details
Series
Edition
8th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Undergraduate Core
Illustrations
65 farbige Abbildungen, 65 farbige Zeichnungen
65 Line drawings, color; 65 Illustrations, color
Dimensions
Height: 250 mm
Width: 175 mm
Thickness: 43 mm
Weight
1393 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-367-64238-9 (9780367642389)
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Persons
Tony Storey is a Senior Lecturer in Law at the University of Northumbria where he teaches Criminal Law, EU Law, Sports Law, and the English Legal System. Tony is the programme leader for the MLaw programme at Northumbria Law School.
Natalie Wortley is Associate Professor of Law at Northumbria University, teaching and researching Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, Evidence, and Sentencing.
Jacqueline Martin practised as a barrister for ten years before becoming a law lecturer. She was also chief examiner for a major awarding body for ten years, and has written and edited many law textbooks.
Natalie Wortley is Associate Professor of Law at Northumbria University, teaching and researching Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, Evidence, and Sentencing.
Jacqueline Martin practised as a barrister for ten years before becoming a law lecturer. She was also chief examiner for a major awarding body for ten years, and has written and edited many law textbooks.
Content
1. Introduction to Criminal Law 2. Actus Reus 3. Mens Rea 4. Strict Liability 5. Murder 6. Homicide 7. Non-fatal Offences against the person 8. Sexual Offences 9. Theft 10. Robbery, Burglary and other Offences in the Theft Acts 11. Fraud 12. Criminal Damage 13. Public Order Offences 14. Capacity Defences 15. General Defences 16. Parties to a Crime 17. Inchoate Offences Appendix 1 Appendix 2