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Sexual Offences: Law & Practice, 4th edition

Rook & Ward on Sexual Offences, 4th Edition

Sexual Offences: Law & Practice, 4th edition

Author: His Honour Judge Peter Rook, QC; Robert Ward CBE
Publisher: Sweet & Maxwell U.K.
ISBN: 9781847038678
Published In: December 2010
Format: Hardback
Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Disclaimer:
Countri(es) stated herein are used as reference only

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Rook & Ward on Sexual Offences is an invaluable reference guide for all those involved in defending, prosecuting and trying sexual offences. It gives a clear exposition of all aspects of the law in this area, showing not only how the law on sexual offences has been thoroughly reformed, but discussing what new offences it creates, and the new procedures and penalties it introduces.

With detailed coverage of both offences and procedure, it has a strong practitioner focus and includes detailed guidance on how to deal with problems encountered in practice.

The new 4th edition will cover a few more specialist areas such as:

Historic cases
Medical Evidence on child sex abuse
The effects of the psychological trauma of sexual assault upon victims
Trial of young defendants accused of sexual offences.
Sexual offences in the Magistrates Court.
How the Sexual Offences Act 2003 Act relates to the Northern Ireland Articles stressing the points that are important for Northern Ireland

Rook & Ward:

Defines the offence as set out in the relevant statute, providing historical context, detailing the mode of trial and punishment, bail conditions, alternative verdict (where applicable), sentencing specifically to that offence, parties to the offence, the marriage exception (where relevant), consent and mental element (ie intent)
Provides practical and detailed advice on evidence, disclosure and sentencing
Clarifies the difficult area of admissibility of previous sexual history evidence
Explains how to present and test DNA evidence in court and provides an analysis of medical evidence issues by a forensic medical examiner
Deals with the regime for vulnerable witness
Explains the Sentencing Guidance Council’s definitive guideline in respect of sentencing in sexual cases in April 2007
Examines important developments in respect of evidential and sentencing provisions of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 which have had far reaching consequences for anyone involved in the trial of sexual offences
Revisits key definitions in the Sexual Offences Act 2003 in light of important Court of Appeal decisions
Uses flowcharts and checklists to aid practitioners