Criminal Law

by Simester, A. P.; Sullivan, Gordon R.

• ISBN13: 9781901362602
• ISBN10: 1901362604
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1999-12-01
• Publisher: Hart Pub Ltd

Summary

Criminal Law: Theory and Doctrine offers a sophisticated account of English criminal law,combining theoretical precision and depth with an authoritative exposition of the law. As such, it will appeal to undergraduate law students seeking a firm grasp of doctrine and principle, as well as to scholars and research students. Throughout, the analysis is complemented by extensive citations of case law and articles. Scholars, in particular, will benefit from the extensive theoretical discussion, the relevance of which transcends national boundaries.

Author Biography

A. P. Simester is a Reader in Law at the University of Birmingham.

Table of Contents

Expanded Table of Contents	ix
General Editor's Foreword	ixx
Abbreviations	xx
Table of Cases	xxi
Table of Legislation	lix
Criminal law: definition and application	1	(24)
The rule of law and the European Convention	25	(18)
Interpretation and proof	43	(16)
The actus reus	59	(54)
Mens rea	113	(44)
Strict and constructive liability	157
Secondary participation	83	(152)
Vicarious and corporate liability	235
The inchoate offences	57
Homicide	19	(54)
Non-fatal offences against the person	73	(330)
Sexual violence	403	(14)
Theft	417	(58)
Related offences	475	(34)
Deception and fraud	509	(24)
Defences: an overview	533	(10)
Failure of proof: mistake and intoxication	543	(24)
Mental condition defences	567	(20)
Defences of circumstantial pressure	587	(18)
Permissible conduct	605	(32)
Defences and blame: some observations	637	(16)
Bibliography	653	(20)
Index	673