Criminal Law - The Fundamentals (2nd Edition)

• Introduces students to the principles of criminal law by using clear text combined with charts, grids and diagrams
• Sets out a clear framework and explains the intricacies of the law as clearly as possible without sacrificing the detail that is required for a proper understanding
• Includes full coverage of all topics likely to be studied on Criminal Law courses at undergraduate level, on Diploma in Law (CPE) programmes, and ILEX level 6
• Contains analysis of the key Law Commission’s proposals for reform where relevant
• Opens each chapter with a bulleted outline of the main concepts and ideas to be covered in that chapter and closes each chapter with a summary to recap the main points
• Provides a question along with answer and answer tips at the end of each chapter
• Uses charts, grids and diagrams to enable students to grasp complex legal principles with ease
• Follows a new and improved layout with more pedagogical features than before, such as ’Over to You’ boxes to truly engage students and get them thinking more critically about the subject
• Assumes no prior knowledge of the subject - allowing the book to be used for those new to the subject and for distance learning courses

"...a very well crafted book covering all majorareas of criminal law - offences and defences." Customer review, Amazon.co.uk