Product Description

Smith & Hogan: Criminal Law is regarded as the leading doctrinal textbook on criminal law in England and Wales and has been for over 40 years. The book owes its consistent popularity to its accessible style, depth of analysis and breadth of coverage. It is an invaluable study aid for undergraduates and an essential reference source for criminal law practitioners. The twelfth edition has been completely updated in order to include all legislative and case law developments. The chapter on fraud has been rewritten to take into account the Fraud Act 2006. Other key changes include incorporation of the Corporate Manslaughter and Homicide Act 2007, and recent Law Commission report findings. Web Updates The book is accompanied by free on-line annual case updates, organized by chapter.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #8835 in Books
• Published on: 2008-07-24
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 1142 pages

About the Author
David Ormerod is Professor of Criminal Law in the Centre for Criminal Justice Studies at the University of Leeds and was Visiting Senior Research Fellow in the Faculty of Law at UNiversity College, London in 2004-2005. He is the Cases Editor of the Criminal Law Review, in which he publishes monthly commentaries. He has also published widely on aspects of criminal law, the law of evidence and procedure. He is a Barrister in the Chambers of David Etherington QC, 18 Red Lion Court.

Customer Reviews

Indispensable
This is without doubt THE textbook to own for anyone interested in Criminal Law or studying as part of their LLB. For a complex subject such as Criminal Law, the authors have produced what can only be described as a fascinating read which simplifies all the major and relevant issues. Indispensable and higly recommended!!!!

making criminal law logical
I provided my undergraduate law students with references to three established texts on each topic in Criminal Law and the vast majority told me that Smith and Hogan on Criminal Law by David Ormerod was their preferred text.

It clearly presents what the law is, where it has come from, how leading legal minds criticise it and therefore how it might be better developed in the future. The book guides the reader logically through the elements of offences and defences, allowing the novice to navigate its content with ease while developing a critical mindset.

What places it ahead of other comparable texts is that this logical construction does not signify a sacrific in depth of content. The book is renowned as the authority on criminal law for practitioners and students alike, and rightly retains this status through continuing to provide a solid basis in criminal law for the new student and a reliable and easily navigated reference base for the post grad or seasoned practitioner.

Required reading for all students
Unlike the previous reviewer - Stanley Chia - I am neither a disgruntled ex-student nor someone bearing a grudge against the author of this fantastic textbook. Clearly that reviewer has read this textbook with tinted glasses, albeit not of the rose variety. I am shocked that anyone would do otherwise than laud Professor Ormerod for his stellar work in updating this essential manuscript.

Ormerod has managed to update this textbook without losing the flavour and essence created by his predecessor, John Smith. The book is easy to navigate, and provides useful insights and analysis for readers of all levels. As a Criminal Law teacher in a 5* law department, I wholeheartedly recommend this book to all of my students. I would advise its use alongside Smith&Hogan's Cases and Materials for anyone studying law at university.