Criminal Law (Longman Law Series) - Softcover

Wilson, William

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1292129050 ISBN 13: 9781292129051

Publisher: Pearson, 2017

Synopsis

Written by a leading academic in this field, Criminal Law combines coverage of the core legal principles with discussion of the theories and academic debates which underpin the subject. A range of hypothetical examples to illustrate problematic case scenarios and further reading suggestions are also included throughout the book making Criminal Law the ideal companion to support you in your study.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

“A sophisticated theoretical and doctrinal introduction to the foundations of English criminal law which is lucidly written.”

Prabha Kotiswaran, King's College London

 

"This book is perfect. I use the examples with my students in most of my lectures."

Professor Claire McGourlay, University of Manchester

 

 

Written by a leading academic in this field, Criminal Law combines coverage of the core legal principles with discussion of the theories and academic debates which underpin the subject. A range of hypothetical examples to illustrate problematic case scenarios and further reading suggestions are also included throughout the book making Criminal Law the ideal companion to support you in your study.

 

This new edition has been fully updated with all major caselaw and statutory developments, including:

 

·    Extensive discussion of R v Jogee (2016) and the extent to which this decision changes the substantive law of joint enterprise liability. Childs (2015), Anwar (2015) and Johnson (2016) are also considered

·    Ali and Ashraf (2015) on consent

·    Brennan (2014) and Golds (2014) on diminished responsibility and Gurpinar on loss of
self-control

·    R (Collins) v Secretary of State for Justice (2016) on self-defence

·    Rudling (2016) on gross negligence manslaughter

·    Nicklinson (2015 ECHR) and Carter v Canada (2015) on the human rights implications of the prohibition against physician-assisted suicide and other consensual killings.

 

William Wilson is Professor of Criminal Law at Queen Mary, University of London, and course convenor and Chief Examiner for criminal law on the University of London International Laws Programme.

About the Author:

William Wilson is Professor of Criminal Law at Queen Mary, University of London, and course convenor and Chief Examiner for criminal law on the University of London International Laws Programme.

About this edition

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 1292129050
• ISBN 13: 9781292129051
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 6
• Number of pages: 688