Key facts, key cases : criminal law
/ Jacqueline Martin
- London : Routledge, c2014.
- xxvi, 282 p. : ill. ; 22 cm
- Key facts key cases .
Includes index
Introduction to criminal law Actus Reus Mens Rea Strict liability Participation Inchoate offences Capacity General defences Mental capacity defences Homicide Non-fatal offences against the person Sexual offences Theft Other offences under the theft acts Fraud act Criminal damage Public order offences
ey Facts Key Cases: Criminal Law will ensure you grasp the main concepts of your Criminal Law module with ease. This book explains the facts and associated case law for:the important concepts of actus reus, mens rea and strict liabilitythe main fatal and non-fatal offences against the persona wide range of property offencesgeneral defencesthe topics of participation and inchoate offences Key Facts Key Cases is the essential series for anyone studying law at LLB, postgraduate and conversion courses. The series provides the simplest and most effective way to absorb and retain all of the material essential for passing your exams. Each chapter includes:diagrams at the start of chapters to summarise key pointsstructured headings and numbered points to allow for clear recall of the essential pointscharts and tables to break down more complex informationChapters are also supported by a Key Cases section which provides the simplest and most effective way to absorb and memorise essential cases needed for exam success. Essential and leading cases are explainedThe style, layout and explanations are user friendly Cases are broken down into key components by use of a clear system of symbols for quick and easy visual recognition