Briefcase on Criminal Law (Briefcase Series)

The Briefcase series is designed for undergraduate law students to assist with understanding the essential principles of key cases in each subject area. The simple and easy to follow layout includes a summary of key cases and relevant legislation under various topic areas, which can be read in conjunction with larger texts. The Briefcase series provides useful summaries for students new to the topic as well as a refresher for those revising for exams. This book contains notes on all the major cases in criminal law. Many recent and significant House of Lords' cases have been discussed, including Gomez on theft, Woollin on intention, Smith (Morgan) on provocation, Kingston on intoxication and RvR on rape. The third edition has been fully updated to take into account recent cases such as Abdul Hussein on duress of circumstances, Re A (Conjoined Twins) on necessity, Hinks on appropriation and RvG which overrules Caldwell. Significant legislative changes have also been included and their impact on the case law considered. All the major offences covered on AS and A2 level and undergraduate courses in criminal law are discussed, as are leading cases on statutory and common law defences. The book traces common law developments relating to mens rea issues as well as levels of criminal liability, including attempted offences and complicity. This book will act as a useful and concise guide to students at all levels to the complex and often confusing developments of precedent in criminal law.