Smith & Hogan's Essentials of Criminal Law

by Child, John; Ormerod, David

• ISBN13: 9780199689569
• ISBN10: 0199689563
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2015-07-14
• Publisher: Oxford University Press

Summary

Smith and Hogan's Criminal Law is world renowned for its clear and authoritative treatment of the criminal law. Smith and Hogan's Essentials combines that authority with numerous supportive learning features and an eye on developing analytical and assessment skills. It provides your gateway to understanding the dynamic world of criminal law.

Dr John Child and Professor David Ormerod QC introduce the field of criminal law for the new undergraduate reader, addressing all the key topics on the LLB. The text does not shy away from complex issues but instead conveys a clear understanding of all offences and principles.

Particular attention is paid to considering student assessment, with end of chapter sections offering advice on how to approach essay and problem questions. Short learning and assessment tips are provided throughout the chapters.

ONLINE RESOURCE CENTRE
www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/orc/smithandhogan/

Each chapter is accompanied by a selection of online resources to support and further student learning, including -
DT Multiple choice questions
DT A chapter summary sheet
DT A selection of short revision questions with answer guidance
DT Two sample examination questions with answer guidance
DT Further reading
Also on the website you will find -
DT A selection of videos from the authors explaining key topics and principles
DT Legal updates
DT Useful web-links

Author Biography

John Child, Lecturer in Law, University of Sussex,David Ormerod, Law Commissioner for England and Wales. Professor of Criminal Justice at Queen Mary University of London

Dr John Child is a Lecturer in Law at the University of Sussex. Prior to this, he lectured at Oxford Brookes Law School. He also worked as a research assistant on the Criminal Law Team at the Law Commission for England and Wales.


Professor David Ormerod QC is a Law Commissioner for England and Wales and Professor of Criminal Justice at Queen Mary University of London. He is also a Door Tenant at Red Lion Chambers and a Bencher of Middle Temple.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Actus reus
3. Mens rea
4. Interaction of actus reus and mens rea
5. Murder
6. Manslaughter
7. Non-fatal offences against the person
8. Sexual offences
9. Property offences
10. Fraud
11. General inchoate offences
12. Parties to crime
13. Denial of an offence
14. General defences