Criminal Law, part of Longman’s Foundations Series, is written entirely with the student reader in mind. Its rich learning features are designed to illuminate complex legal principles and promote solid understanding and confidence in legal study.  Readers will gain a firm grasp of the essential concepts as well as an awareness of important recent developments in the law.

The Foundations Series offers students a comprehensive, clear and straightforward account of the law in the core subjects of the LLB degree and GDL/CPE conversion course. 

Features

• Chapter aims and objectives outline from the start what you will learn in each chapter.
• Case summaries highlightthe central themes of key cases in the subject, clearly set apart from the surrounding text.
• Example boxes illustrate how points of law apply in everyday situations.
• Chapter summaries draw together the main concepts covered in each chapter, cementing understanding.
• Further reading lists at the end of each chapter direct students to subject-specific resources to enrich understanding.
• Marginal cross-references help the reader make connections within the text and aid understanding of how the material fits together.
• Glossary of important legal terms provides a handy reference tool.
• Easy-to-read layout and attractive text design promote comprehension.