Smith, Hogan and Ormerod's Essentials of Criminal Law (5th edn)
Published in Print: 12 July 2023 Published Online:August 2023
ISBN: 9780198873099
Publisher:Oxford University Press
Abstract
Smith, Hogan, and Ormerod’s Essentials of Criminal Law presents a clear and authoritative discussion of the criminal law, combining authority with supportive learning features. The book engages with all the key topics of criminal law on the typical LLB syllabus, whilst encouraging the development of analytical and assessment skills. Particular attention is paid to student assessment, with end-of-chapter sections offering advice on how to approach essay and problem questions. Short learning and assessment tips are provided throughout the chapters. Key cases are highlighted across chapters which include brief summaries of the main facts and judgment. Each chapter includes a section on reform, introducing important academic criticism of the law.
Keywords:
criminal law, analytical skill, assessment skill, offence, principle, judgment, reform, academic criticismSubjects:
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Contents
- Front Matter
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Actus reus
- 3. Mens rea
- 4. Interaction of actus reus and mens rea
- 5. Murder
- 6. Manslaughter
- 7. Non-fatal offences against the person
- 8. Rape and other sexual offences
- 9. Theft and other property offences
- 10. Fraud
- 11. General inchoate offences
- 12. Parties to crime
- 13. Denials of an offence
- 14. General defences
- End Matter
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