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Comparative Concepts of Criminal Law 4th ed

Comparative Concepts of Criminal Law 4th ed

Author: Johannes Keiler; David Roef
Publisher: Larcier Intersentia Publishers
ISBN: 9781839705328

Previous Edition ISBN: 9781780686851
Published In: December 2025
Format: Paperback
Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Disclaimer:
Countri(es) stated herein are used as reference only

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Comparative Concepts of Criminal Law is unique in the sense that it introduces the reader to the fundamental concepts and rules of substantive criminal law in a comparative way and not just to the criminal law system of one specific jurisdiction. Compared with other fields of law, like contract and property law, comparative research into the so-called general part of criminal law is quite a recent phenomenon within academia. The increasing ‘Europeanisation’ of criminal law and policy makes such a comparative approach even more necessary.

This handbook therefore fills a legal educational gap by exploring basic concepts of substantive criminal law in three major European legal systems: the common law system of England and Wales and the civil law systems of Germany and the Netherlands. Each chapter focuses on a specific concept or doctrine that is necessary to determine criminal liability (e.g. actus reus, mens rea, defences, inchoate offences). Throughout the book the authors also highlight and discuss some recent legislative and judicial developments that broaden the scope of criminal liability in our modern culture of control.

This book is not only invaluable for students, but also for legal practitioners who want to broaden their knowledge of criminal law.

Introduction

Johannes Keiler, David Roef

Chapter I. Theories of Punishment

Jacques Claessen

Chapter II. Principles of Criminalisation and the Limits of Criminal Law

Johannes Keiler, David Roef

Chapter III. The Principle of Legality

Christina Peristeridou

Chapter IV. Actus Reus and Mens Rea: The Elements of Crime and the Framework of Criminal Liability

Johannes Keiler

Chapter V. Commission versus Omission

Johannes Keiler