Criminal Law by Jonathan Herring
This bestselling, classic textbook provides a clear and straightforward account of criminal law, while also introducing current debates about the nature, scope and functions of the law and discussing wider controversies surrounding the basic doctrines. Written by one of the UK’s leading experts on criminal law, this book is compact yet comprehensive, well-structured, stimulating and engaging. This edition includes: - A detailed discussion of the significant new definition of dishonesty. - Consideration of case law developments on diminished responsibility. - Analysis of the new law on accessories. - Exploration of recent cases on loss of control. - Summaries of recent academic analysis of criminal law. This is an ideal text for all students taking undergraduate LLB and GDL/CPE courses in criminal law. New to this Edition: - A detailed discussion of the significant new definition of dishonesty - Consideration of case law developments on diminished responsibility - Analysis of the new law on accessories - Exploration of recent cases on loss of control - Summaries of recent academic analysis of criminal law
Jonathan Herring's Criminal Law is well organised, succinct and highly accessibleIn addition to offering clarity in the exposition of criminal law principles, this thoughtful book situates the study of criminal law in the context of important controversies and debates. In doing so, it brings the subject to life. * Alex Sharpe, Keele University *
Covering a comprehensive array of topics which will be of relevance to most Criminal Law modules, this text serves as an excellent, engaging introduction to critical debates in the area. * Lydia Bleasdale-Hill, University of Leeds *
Covering a comprehensive array of topics which will be of relevance to most Criminal Law modules, this text serves as an excellent, engaging introduction to critical debates in the area. * Lydia Bleasdale-Hill, University of Leeds *
Jonathan Herring is Professor of Law at the University of Oxford and a Fellow in Law at Exeter College, Oxford. He is series editor of the Great Debates in Law series, also published by Macmillan International Higher Education.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781352005332 |
| ISBN 10 | 1352005336 |
| Title | Criminal Law |
| Author | Jonathan Herring |
| Series | Hart Law Masters |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2019-03-29 |
| Number of pages | 369 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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