Principles of Criminal Law

by Ashworth, Andrew

• ISBN13: 9780199541973
• ISBN10: 0199541973
• Edition: 6th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-10-04
• Publisher: Oxford University Press

Summary

Principles of Criminal Law, now in its sixth edition, takes a distinctly different approach to the study of criminal law, whilst still covering all of the vital topics found on criminal law courses. Uniquely theoretical, it seeks to elucidate the underlying principles and theoreticalfoundations of the criminal law, and aims to critically engage readers by contextualising and analysing the law. This edition continues to fulfil this remit, whilst incorporating all of the most recent developments, such as the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007, the Serious Crime Act 2007, the Law Commission report on murder, the Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008, and the Fraud Act2006. This is essential reading for students seeking a sophisticated and critically engaging exploration of the subject.

Author Biography

Professor Andrew Ashworth is Vinerian Professor of English Law at All Souls College, Oxford.

Table of Contents

Criminal justice and the criminal law

Criminalization

Principles and policies

Criminal conduct: Actus Reus, causation and justification

Criminal Capacity: Mens Rea and fault

Excusatory defences

Homicide

Non-fatal violations of the person

Offences of dishonesty

Complicity

Inchoate offences

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