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Principles of Criminal Law is distinctly different from other criminal law textbooks on the market. Focusing on the theoretical issues and underlying principles, it brings the subject to life through a critically involving and contextual approach, enabling readers to engage with... Read Full Overview

Principles of Criminal Law, now in its sixth edition, takes a distinctly different approach to the study of criminal law, while still covering all of the vital topics found on criminal law courses. Uniquely theoretical, it seeks to elucidate the underlying principles and theoretical... Read Full Overview

The Criminal Law is an immensely complex and fascinating subject, and it is becoming larger and more complex each year. The aim of this book is to introduce British criminal law through a study of its underlying principles and policies. Exploring the major spheres of criminal... Read Full Overview

The fifth edition of Ashworth's highly regarded textbook incorporates all the recent developments in criminal law, including the Sexual Offences Act 2003, and addresses current controversies such as the debate over the shape of the law of murder and manslaughter; including discussion... Read Full Overview

This stimulating and authoritative text addresses the underlying principles and rationales of criminal law, bringing the subject to life through a critically engaging and contextual approach. The fifth edition incorporates detailed discussion of the Sexual Offences Act 2003 and... Read Full Overview

This new edition of Andrew Ashworth's popular and authoritative textbook has been fully revised and updated to incorporate all recent changes in the field of criminal law since the publication of the last edition in 1999. It addresses the underlying principles and rationales... Read Full Overview

This new edition of the popular and highly respected UK criminal law textbook has been revised and completely updated and includes greater emphasis on the principles stemming from the European Convention on Human Rights and new developments in the law relating to complicity,... Read Full Overview

This new edition of the popular and highly respected Criminal Law textbook, has been revised and completely updated to incorporate all developments in the field of criminal law since 1995.The criminal law is an increasingly complex and fascinating subject. The basic structure... Read Full Overview