Criminal Law: Text, Cases, and Materials

`Jonathan Herring's Criminal Law is an excellent attempt to provide something that fulfils a number of requirements...his book offers a text, his explanation and a discussion of the standard topics that arise in almost every undergraduate criminal law syllabus.'-The Times Higher Education SupplementCriminal Law: Text, Cases, and Materials offers exceptional depth of analysis alongside a wealth of cases and materials all set within the theoretical context of criminal law, making it the essential resource for anyone wanting to get to grips with this always fascinating and occasionally challenging subject. This fourth edition has been thoroughly updated throughout to incorporate all of the latest changes to the law including the Commission Reforms on Murder and the Coroners and Justice Act 2009.The two part structure to each chapter considers firstly the doctrinal aspects before turning secondly to the theoretical debates. This flexible approach ensures that you not only secure an understanding of the law itself but also a fundamental appreciation of the surrounding philosophical and ethical debates. The author's accessible and stimulating writing style ensures that these important theoretical materials are made accessible and understandable. The author's clarity of expression places the law in context and brings the subject to life. Definitions, exam and revision tips are all provided to further aid study.This book is accompanied by an Online Resource Centre, offering detailed updates to the law following publication, useful web links, complete bibliography of further references, and guidance on answering questions in the book as well as a video introduction from the author himself.