Valuepack: Criminal Law/Law Express Criminal Law 2nd Edition

Valuepack: Criminal Law/Law Express Criminal Law 2nd Edition
ISBN-10
1408207494
ISBN-13
9781408207499
Series
Valuepack
Language
English
Published
2008-09-01
Publisher
Longman
Authors
Michael Jefferson, Emily Finch, Stefan Fafinski

Description

This book] provides a good introduction to the subject. In a particularly useful way, the author sets out some of the main arguments on either side of controversial issues. Students are likely to find this a readable and enjoyable text.' Jonathan Herring, THES of 26 May 2006 Michael Jefferson's Criminal Law, now in its eighth edition, is a trusted, clear and engaging explanation of the main principles and offences in criminal law. This book lights a clear path through the subject for you, explaining the law as it stands but also considering proposals for reform so that you can gain an understanding of the development of the law. This new edition has been revised to include recent developments in the law including: -Expanded coverage of the law on sex crimes. -Commentary on the Law Commission Consultation Papers, with particular consideration of homicide. -Discussion of the Privy Council's advice in Holley on provocation and its Court of Appeal applications. -The book has been updated throughout. This eighth edition also provides: -Clearly distinguished case summaries help you to quickly recognise the key cases and differentiate them from surrounding commentary.-New colour text design and larger format enable you to use the text with ease. -Chapter summaries highlight the main points covered in each chapter, cementing your understanding. www.mylawchamber.co.uk/jefferson. This text is supported by a MyLawChamber website including regular case and legislation updates, weblinks, practice assessment questions, an online glossary and key terms flashcards. Case Navigator powered by LexisNexis Visit www.pearsoned.co.uk/casenavigator for unique online support that helps improve case reading and analysis skills in Criminal Law. The LexisNexis element of Case Navigator is only available to those who currently subscribe to LexisNexis Butterworths services. The Publishers are endeavouring to make Case Navigator available from early Summer 2007. About the author Michael Jefferson is a Senior Lecturer in Law at the University of Sheffield. He has been the Director of Teaching for the School of Law and Director of Learning and Teaching Development for the Faculty. He was the Chair of the Association of Law Teachers. He teaches and supervises at all levels from first year undergraduate to PhD in both criminal Law and Employment Law.His publications include a monograph on restraint of trade and confidential information as well as books on Employment Law and articles in the leading Anglo-Welsh law journals.

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