Great Debates in Criminal Law

by Jonathan Herring and Professor of Law Jonathan Herring

This textbook is an introduction to more advanced writings on criminal law, primarily designed to allow students to think critically and analyse specific topics. Each chapter is structured around key questions and debates that provoke deeper thought. It asks questions such as: Why do we have the laws that we have? Could the criminal law look differently? How should the law be applied to novel situations? Does the law in fact reflect prejudices?

The...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1352010232
• ISBN13: 9781352010237
• Release Date: June 2020
• Publisher: Hart Publishing
• Length: 283 Pages
• Weight: 0.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"