Criminal Law, 8th Edition

• Written by a leading academic within the criminal law field, this text provides an authoritative account of the key issues in criminal law today
• Numerous case summaries introduce students to the key cases in criminal law and illustrate the subject's fundamental principles and policies
• Each chapter includes a summary, further reading, and self-test questions, enabling students to check their understanding of each topic and providing a platform for further study
• Thoughtful discussion of topical issues and current debates encourages students to think critically about the subject

New to this edition

• Improved page design increases readability.
• Discussion of the new law on loss of control in section 54 of the Coroners and Justice Act 2009 : the first decision of the Court of Appeal to interpret this legislation was Clinton [2012] EWCA Crim 2.
• Discussion of the new law of assisting and encouraging crime in the Serious Crime Act 2007: the first decision in the Court of Appeal was S and H [2011] EWCA Crim 2872.
• Coverage of developments in the interpretation of other key statutes, such as the Sexual Offences Act 2003, the Fraud Act 2006, and the interpretation of joint enterprise liability by the Supreme Court in Gnango [2011] UKSC 59.
• Coverage of important recent Law Commission reports and academic articles published since the last edition.

The Core Text Series provides students with reliable, concise, value-for-money coverage of key legal disciplines. Each title in the series seeks to strip its subject to the core - identifying the fundamental principles which underlie it and concentrating on the most important topics - while continuing to identify the intellectual challenges and difficulties within it. The result is a range of texts which take you straight to the heart of the subject matter by providing a succinct and reliable account of the current law. Written by leading academic authors, titles in the series are invaluable guides for students of law at all levels. 

Criminal Law Core Text provides a concise account of all the relevant aspects of criminal law in a manageable and thought-provoking way. Underpinned by the author's expert insight, this is an essential introductory guide to criminal law. In an area of law where case law is so integral to effective understanding of the different legal principles, Criminal Law Core Text provides numerous key case summaries to help you remember the key points of law. 

Students are able to consolidate their own learning through the chapter summaries, further reading and self-test question sections of the book.

Readership: Suitable for undergraduate students studying a first module in criminal law.