Abstract
This edition of Criminal Law: Text, Cases, and Materials offers an exceptional depth of analysis and a wealth of cases and materials all set within the theoretical context of criminal law. The two-part structure of each chapter in the book—the first part explaining the law as it is, the second examining the theoretical aspects—ensures that readers not only gain a secure understanding of the law itself but also acquire a fundamental appreciation of the surrounding philosophical and ethical debates. The book looks at actus reus and mens rea and at strict liability. The book also examines homicide; non-fatal non-sexual offences; sexual offences; theft, handling, and robbery; and fraud. It further analyses issues relating to burglary and blackmail, criminal damage, defences, and, finally, considers the criminal liability of corporations, inchoate offences, and complicity.
Keywords:
actus reus, mens rea, strict liability, homicide, sexual offences, theft, fraud, criminal damage, defences, inchoate offencesSubjects:
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Contents
- Front Matter
- 1. An Introduction to Criminal Law
- 2. Actus Reus: The Conduct Element
- 3. Mens Rea: The Mental Element
- 4. Strict Liability
- 5. Homicide
- 6. Non-Fatal Non-Sexual Offences Against the Person
- 7. Sexual Offences
- 8. Theft, Handling, and Robbery
- 9. Fraud
- 10. Burglary and Blackmail
- 11. Criminal Damage
- 12. Defences
- 13. The Criminal Liability of Corporations
- 14. Inchoate Offences
- 15. Complicity
- End Matter