Simester and Sullivan's Criminal Law: Theory and Doctrine

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This is the fifth edition of the leading textbook on criminal law by Professors Simester, Spencer, Sullivan and Virgo. Simester and Sullivan is an outstanding account of modern English criminal law, combining detailed exposition and analysis of the law with a careful exploration of its theoretical underpinnings. Primarily, it is written for undergraduate students of criminal law and it has become the set text in many leading universities. Additionally, the book is used as an important point of reference in academic writing and postgraduate research in England and abroad. Simester and Sullivan has been cited by appellate courts throughout the world

We wanted to write a text on the substantive criminal law which has depth as well as breadth, a book that takes the detail seriously as well as the underlying principles. Our aim was to show the criminal law as a process of argument, not simplistic answers - to write a book that can be read, not merely consulted.” Access-restricted-item true Addeddate 2022-10-04 15:21:16 Associated-names Spencer, John R., 1946- author; Stark, Findlay, author; Sullivan, G. R., author; Virgo, Graham, author Autocrop_version 0.0.14_books-20220331-0.2 Bookplateleaf 0004 Boxid IA40700511 Camera Sony Alpha-A6300 (Control) Collection_set printdisabled External-identifier The sixth edition is comprehensively updated throughout to set out and analyse all key development in the field with the work's trademark clarity and critical rigour.urn:lcp:simestersullivan05edsime:epub:cd797cf8-9cc3-4f59-a40e-aeacf8df5015 Foldoutcount 0 Identifier simestersullivan05edsime Identifier-ark ark:/13960/t8fg2n18s Invoice 1652 Isbn 9781849464444

This is the new edition of the leading textbook on criminal law by Professors Simester and Sullivan, now co-written with Professors Spencer, Stark, and Virgo. Simester and Sullivan's Criminal Law is an outstanding account of modern English criminal law, combining detailed exposition and analysis of the law with a careful exploration of its theoretical underpinnings. Primarily, it is written for undergraduate students of criminal law and it has become the set text in many leading universities. Additionally, the book is used as an important point of reference in academic writing and postgraduate research in England and abroad. Simester and Sullivan's Criminal Law has been cited by appellate courts throughout the world. Access-restricted-item true Addeddate 2020-06-18 23:02:54 Associated-names Spencer, John R., 1946- author; Sullivan, G. R., author; Virgo, Graham, author Boxid IA1842523 Camera Sony Alpha-A6300 (Control) Collection_set printdisabled External-identifier

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ulterior to the actus reus (possession). It is not the intent to possess, but the intent to burgle that There have been a large number of important appellate decisions since the last edition of this work. This new case law, among other things, provides helpful guidance for the interpretation of offences under the Serious Crime Act 2007 and of the defence of loss of control provided by the Coroners and Justice Act 2009. There have been significant developments in the laws relating to rape, self-defence and defence of property, and duress. Special mention should be made of the continuing stream of appellate cases regarding the nature and scope of secondary liability in the crimes of others."--Pub. desc