Previous edition: 2019. Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
Part 1. Basic principles of criminal liability -- part 2. Offences against the person -- part 3. Offences against property -- part 4. Defences -- 5. Participation in crime.
Summary:
Provides a comprehensive introductionto the basic principles of criminal liability and to the main criminal offences, together with insights into the controversies and debates that surround the subject. This new edition has been updated to reflect contemporary debates on the nature of power relationships and the law, including a greater discussion of racial inequalities in the criminal justice system. The author has also significantly updated coverage of causation, sexual offences, murder and manslaughter.
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