Criminal Law

Description

Written by one of the UK's leading experts, this bestselling textbook provides a clear and straightforward account of criminal law. It introduces current debates about the nature, scope and functions of the law and discusses wider controversies surrounding the basic doctrines. This edition includes new case law on sexual offences, discussion of developments in law on homicide and a rewritten chapter on accessory liability. There is also increased coverage of power relationships and the law, including greater discussion of racial inequalities in the criminal justice system.

Jonathan Herring is the DW Wolf-Clarendon Fellow in Law at Exeter College, University of Oxford and Professor of Law at the Faculty of Law, University of Oxford. He is series editor of the Great Debates in Law series.

This well-established textbook continues to provide students with cutting-edge knowledge and analysis relating to the criminal law. Its clear structure and writing style will advance students' knowledge of criminal law doctrines, giving them confidence in understanding and applying both general criminal law principles and specific criminal offences. * Noel Cross, Liverpool John Moores University, UK * Jonathan Herring's latest edition of Criminal Law remains a well organised, succinct, and highly accessible textbook. In addition to offering clarity in the exposition of criminal law principles, this thoughtful book situates the study of criminal law in the context of important controversies and debates. In doing so, it brings the subject to life. * Alex Sharpe, University of Warwick, UK *