Criminal Law, 4th Edition

Author: Russell Heaton; Claire de Than
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 9780199657209
Published In: May 2013
Format: Paperback , 608 pages
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The lively writing style ensures that even the most complicated aspects of criminal law are clearly explained and outlined in an engaging way
Offers a unique, in-depth analysis of the elements of criminal offences, an increasingly important topic on the criminal law syllabus
Structured learning features are integrated throughout the chapters to help students engage with the subject and develop their knowledge further
Running examples in each chapter provide scenarios to help clarify points of law and aid understanding
Flowcharts and diagrams offer a useful visual tool to illustrate the more complex offences and defences
The 'Hot 100 cases' online compendium provides a valuable supplementary resource for further study and revision

New to this edition

Full account of recent legal developments, including the reforms to voluntary manslaughter under the Coroners and Justice Act 2009, and subsequent case law
Discussion of recent cases and reform proposals in many fields, including manslaughter, joint enterprise, sexual offences, and defences
Additional flowcharts and diagrams to assist in understanding of complex areas of the law
The Hot 100 cases which are available on the Online Resource Centre are clearly marked in the text
New online features added, including extra content for the Hot 100 case summaries

Criminal Law introduces undergraduates to the principles of criminal law through a fresh and stimulating approach. With a reputation for providing a readable and understandable account of the law relating to criminal offences, this book allows the reader to develop a full appreciation of the fundamentals of the subject whilst highlighting and examining key areas for debate.

Using a logical structure and lively writing style, the authors ensure that even the most complicated aspects of criminal law are explained in a clear and engaging manner. Running examples in each chapter provide scenarios to help clarify points of law and aid understanding, while flowcharts and diagrams offer a useful visual tool to illustrate the more complex offences and defences.

Learning features throughout the chapters and additional materials on the Online Resource Centre, including the Hot 100 Cases database, help to structure study and revision.

Online Resource Centre
The accompanying Online Resource Centre provides additional materials to allow the reader to engage and test their knowledge across the topic areas, including a 'Hot 100 cases' database offering summaries of key criminal law cases, and an extra chapter on Vicarious and Corporate Liability.

Readership: Suitable for undergraduates studying criminal law on the LLB.

1: Introduction
2: Actus Reus
3: Mens Rea and Fault
4: Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person
5: Sexual Offences
6: Homicide
7: General Defences I: Age and Insanity
8: General Defences II: Automatism, Intoxication, Mistake and Self-Defence
9: General Defences III: Duress, Necessity and Marital Coercion
10: Offences Against Property I: Theft
11: Offences Against Property II: Fraud
12: Offences Against Property III
13: Strict Liability
14: Secondary Participation in Crime
15: Inchoate Offences

Claire de Than, Senior Lecturer and Director of Student Experience, City University London, and Russell Heaton, Formerly Principal Lecturer in Law, Department of Academic Legal Studies, Nottingham Trent University

Claire de Than is a Senior Lecturer at City University, where she is also Director of Student Experience. She teaches and researches in the field of criminal law and human rights law (domestic and international).

Russell Heaton was formerly a Principal Lecturer at Nottingham Trent University. He taught criminal law and employment law. His research interests are in the field of criminal law, particularly theft and property offences.