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Simester, A. P.,

Simester and Sullivan's Criminal law : Theory and doctrine / Criminal law A.P. Simester, J.R. Spencer, Findlay Stark, G.R. Sullivan, and G.J. Virgo. - Sixth Edition. - lxxxiv, 914 pages ; 25 cm

Content:
Criminal law : definition and ambit;
The rule of law and the European Convention;
Interpretation and proof;
he Actus Reus;
Mens Real;
Strict and constructive liability;
Secondary participation;
Vicarious and corporate liability;
The inchoate offences;
Homicide;
Non-fatal offences against the person;
The principal sexual offences;
Theft;
Related offences;
Fraud;
The moral limits of criminalisation;
Defences : an overview;
Failure of proof : mistake and intoxication;
Mental condition defences;
Defences of circumstantial pressure;
Permissible conduct;
Defences and blame : some observations

ISBN: 9781849467223 (pbk. : alk. paper)

LCCN: 2016034354

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Criminal law--England.

LC Class. No.: KD7869 / .S56 2016

Dewey Class. No.: 345 SIM