Full Description
UNLOCKING CRIMINAL LAW will help you grasp the main concepts of the subject with ease. Containing accessible explanations in clear and precise terms that are easy to understand, it provides an excellent foundation for learning and revising Criminal Law.The information is clearly presented in a logical structure and the following features support learning helping you to advance with confidence:Clear learning outcomes at the beginning of each chapter set out the skills and knowledge you will need to get to grips with the subjectKey Facts boxes throughout each chapter allow you to progressively build and consolidate your understandingEnd-of-chapter summaries provide a useful check-list for each topicCases and judgments are highlighted to help you find them and add them to your notes quicklyFrequent activities and self-test questions are included so you can put your knowledge into practiceSample essay questions with annotated answers prepare you for assessmentGlossary of legal terms clarifies important definitions
Contents
Part 1Actus reus 3. Mens rea 4. Strict liability 5. Parties to a crime 6. Inchoate offences 7. Capacity 8. General defences 9. Mental Capacity Defences Part 2: Specific Offences 10. Homicide 11. Non-fatal offences against the person 12. Sexual offences 13. Theft 14. Robbery, burglary and other offences in the Theft Acts 15. Fraud 16. Criminal Damage 17. Public Order Offences
