

Abstract
With a reputation for being a thorough introductory text on the substantive criminal law in England and Wales, this book remains popular with lecturers and students. Carefully developed coverage ensures that the book helps with the advancing of understanding of the key principles governing criminal law. Designed for use on undergraduate courses and diplomas in law, discussion of statutory provisions and case law as well as hypothetical examples and key point summaries guide the reader through the technicalities of this aspect of law. This twenty-second edition has been updated to take account of all the recent changes within the criminal law field, including the recent Supreme Court decision of Jogee, and now contains questions at the end of each chapter.
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Contents
- Front Matter
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Introduction to criminal liability
- 3. Actus reus
- 4. Mens rea
- 5. Strict liability
- 6. Non-fatal offences against the person
- 7. Homicide offences
- 8. Offences related to homicide
- 9. Sexual offences
- 10. Theft and related offences
- 11. Other offences under the Theft Act 1968
- 12. Fraud and related offences
- 13. Offences of damage to property
- 14. Inchoate offences
- 15. Mental conditions, mistake and intoxication
- 16. Other general defences
- 17. Participation
- 18. Vicarious liability, corporate liability and liability of unincorporated associations
- End Matter