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Red Globe Press Criminal Law 11Th Edition 2019 Edition by JONATHAN HERRING
This bestselling, classic textbook provides a clear and straightforward account of criminal law, while also introducing current debates about the nature, scope and functions of the law and discussing wider controversies surrounding the basic doctrines. Written by one of the UK's leading experts on criminal law, this book is compact yet comprehensive, well-structured, stimulating and engaging. This edition includes:A detailed discussion of the significant new definition of dishonestyConsideration of case law developments on diminished responsibilityAnalysis of the new law on accessoriesExploration of recent cases on loss of controlSummaries of recent academic analysis of criminal lawThis is an ideal text for all students taking undergraduate LLB and GDL/CPE courses in criminal law. PART I: BASIC PRINCIPLES OF CRIMINAL LIABILITY.- 1. Introduction to Criminal Law.- 2. Procedures and Structures of Criminal Law.- 3. The External Elements.- 4. Causation.- 5. The Mental Element.- 6. Corporate Crime and Strict Liability.- PART II: OFFENCES AGAINST THE PERSON.- 7. Assaults.- 8. Sexual Offences.- 9. Murder.- 10. Manslaughter.- PART III: OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY.- 11. Theft.- 12. Offences Connected to Theft.- 13. Fraud.- 14. Other Offences Against Property.- PART IV: DEFENCES.- 15. Denial of Elements of Offences.- 16. General Defences.- PART V: PARTICIPATION IN CRIME.- 17. Accessories.- 18. Inchoate Offences.