Criminal Law

The 14th edition of this bestselling text provides a straightforward account of the basic principles of criminal liability and important criminal offences. Fully revised and updated, it is the ideal companion for all students of criminal law.

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Written by one of the leading experts in the field, this textbook is the ideal companion for undergraduate and postgraduate students looking for an accessible, engaging and concise introduction to criminal law. Covering the basic principles of criminal liability, it specifically highlights the criminal offences which not only best illustrate the underlying criminal law principles, but also feature most heavily on substantive criminal law modules. A perfect combination of underlying theory and contemporary debates and controversies, this text is the one-stop shop for all students determined to excel on their criminal law courses.