Product Description

Principles of Criminal Law, now in its sixth edition, takes a distinctly different approach to the study of criminal law, whilst still covering all of the vital topics found on criminal law courses. Uniquely theoretical, it seeks to elucidate the underlying principles and theoretical foundations of the criminal law, and aims to critically engage readers by contextualising and analysing the law. This edition continues to fulfil this remit, whilst incorporating all of the most recent developments, such as the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007, the Serious Crime Act 2007, the Law Commission report on murder, the Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008, and the Fraud Act 2006. This is essential reading for students seeking a sophisticated and critically engaging exploration of the subject.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #112038 in Books
• Published on: 2009-05-07
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 536 pages

Review
'Ashworth provides an elegant and authoritative account of the underlying principles , policies and doctrines of the criminal law' Russell Heaton, Nottingham Law Journal

About the Author
Andrew Ashworth is Vinerian Professor of English Law, Oxford University and a Fellow of All Souls College.

Customer Reviews

Good enough for the House of Lords.
This is far more than just another introductory book, as can be seen from the fact that has been referred to in judgements from the Law Lords of the Appellate Commitee of the House of Lords. ( For example, see Lord Steyn's judgement in Woolin, where he refers to Andrew Ashworth in two places, including a reference to page 172 of this book. )

This is a well written book from a highly regarded legal mind. Ashworth has done cutting edge work on sentencing, omissions and is the Vinerian Professor of English Law at Oxford University.

My only criticism is that some of the philosophical discussions in this book can be a bit daunting to a newcomer. I would suggest that you "cheat" a little and read this book along with one of the excellent books by Jonathan Herring.

Wow its spanking brilliant
This book is an excellent resource for any criminal law undergraduate. It is written in both a critical and widely discursive style. I have found it invaluable. The treatment of the underlying principles of criminal law was extremely useful when preparing for the essay exam questions. Wicked up the staines massif....

millanaise review
This boook provides a detailed analysis of the principles in the criminal law, and is an invaluable addition to my current library of legal texts. Ashworth writes this in a coherent and logical structutre which is easily accessible to new comers to the studies of law. In essence this book will provide you with an insight into the complexities of the criminal law, and provide the reader with a basic foundation of general understanding within this difficult topic.