Full Description
The fourth edition of this well-established cases and materials book has been thoroughly revised and updated to include all the latest case law. There is expanded coverage of sexual offences, racial crimes, and corporate manslaughter.This new edition also includes a wide selection of relevant and interesting case law suitably abridged for students. It also contains a large number of questions designed especially to engage students in the learning process, and to make students think critically about criminal law.
Contents
1. CRIME, PUNISHMENT, AND HUMAN RIGHTS; 2. Deconstructing a Crime; 3. The Conduct Component of Crime: Actus Reus; 4. The Mental Component of Crime: Mens Rea; PART II: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENCES; 5. Homicide; 6. Non Fatal Offences Against the Person; 7. Sexual Offences; 8. Property Offences; PART III: EXCULPATORY CONDITIONS AND DEFENCES; 9. The Principle of Capacity; PART IV: INCHOATE OFFENCES AND PARTIES TO CRIME; 11. Incitement, Conspiracy and Attempt; 12. Parties to Crime