- Question and answer format which is didactically skilful
- Good selection of material. Discusses the cases that would be expected, without overwhelming the student with too much detail
- Good range of illuminating practical examples
- Lucid style
- Stimulates engagement and critical thought
- Readable content
- Discursive tone which helps explain the difficult points
- Comprehensive coverage of the law
NEW TO THIS EDITION
- New chapter on Complicity, Serious Crime Act Offences, Causation and
- Provocation
- Chapters on Mens Rea, Actus Reus fully revised
- Homicide Chapters fully revised
- All other chapters fully updated
CONTENTS
- Part 1: General Considerations
- Part 2: The Protection of the Person
- Part 3: Involvement in Crime
- Part 4: Defences
- Part 5: The Protection of Property
Dr Dennis Baker is a Lecturer in Law at King’s College London
“This is an outstanding addition to the range of textbooks available to students that will instruct, enlighten, entertain and still stretch their minds.” Cambridge Law Journal