Elliot and Wood's Cases and Materials on Criminal Law

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Description
Michael J Alien - formerly Commissioner, Criminal Cases Review Commission (2002-2012), previously Professor of Law, Newcastle University;
and Simon Cooper-Senior Lecturer in Law, Salford Law School
Widely recognised as the leading sourcebook in the field, Elliott and Wood's Cases and Materials on Criminal Law provides an extensive collection of cases, statutory provisions, recently published articles and comments designed to define, explain and illustrate the main principles of criminal law.
•    Places the emphasis'on the cases and materials, using text for introductory and
      explanatory purposes
•    Uses notes and questions'to assist and stimulate students to think critically about the
       subject and to promote further study
•    Incorporates a wealth of important key case law including Clinton, Parker, Evans on
      loss of control; Dowds on diminished responsibility; JM and SM on involuntary
      manslaughter; Evans (Gemma) on omissions and causation; Cnango on aiding
     and abetting; Ferriteron attempts; and Lambert on blackmail
•    Includes coverage of the latest statutory developments including changes brought
      about by the Coroners and Justice Act 2009 and the Legal Aid, Sentencing and
      Punishment of Offenders Act 2012
Elliott and Wood's Cases and Materials on Criminal Law continues to be the ideal text for students and teachers of criminal law, particularly at undergraduate level.
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Contents
1.     Introductory
2.     Actus Reus
3.     Mens Rea
4.     Mental Incapacity
5.     Defences
6.     Degrees of Responsibility
7.     Inchoate Offences
8.     Homicide
9.     Non-Fatal Offences against the person
10.   Theft and Robbery
11.   Fraud
12.   Blackmail
13.   Handling
14.   Burglary and Kindred Offences
15.   Criminal Damage
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Author Details
Michael J Alien - formerly Commissioner, Criminal Cases Review Commission (2002-2012), previously Professor of Law, Newcastle University;
and Simon Cooper-Senior Lecturer in Law, Salford Law School
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