Product Description

Criminal Lawis a trusted, clear and engaging explanation of the main principles and offences of criminal law. This book lights a clear path through an area that has experienced much change, explaining the law as it stands but also considering proposals for reform so that the reader gains an understanding of the development of the law.  The book also considers Commonwealth and USlaw at appropriate places. 

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #278094 in Books
• Published on: 2007-08-13
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 792 pages

From the Back Cover

‘[This book] provides a good introduction to the subject.  In a particularly useful way, the author sets out some of the main arguments on either side of controversial issues.  Students are likely to find this a readable and enjoyable text.’

Jonathan Herring, THES of 26 May 2006

Michael Jefferson’s Criminal Law, now in its eighth edition, is a trusted, clear and engaging explanation of the main principles and offences in criminal law. This book lights a clear path through the subject for you, explaining the law as it stands but also considering proposals for reform so that you can gain an understanding of the development of the law. 

This new edition has been  revised to include recent developments in the law including:

-Expanded coverage of the law on sex crimes.
-Commentary on the Law Commission Consultation Papers, with particular consideration of homicide.
-Discussion of the Privy Council’s advice in Holley on provocation and its Court of Appeal applications.
-The book has been updated throughout.

This eighth edition also provides:

-Clearly distinguished case summaries help you to quickly recognise the key cases and differentiate them from surrounding commentary.

-New colour text design and larger format enable you to use the text with ease.

-Chapter summaries highlight the main points covered in each chapter, cementing your understanding.

www.mylawchamber.co.uk/jefferson.  This text is supported by a MyLawChamber website including regular case and legislation updates, weblinks, practice assessment questions, an online glossary and key terms flashcards.

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 About the author

Michael Jefferson is a Senior Lecturer in Law at the University of Sheffield. He has been the Director of Teaching for the School of Law and Director of Learning and Teaching Development for the Faculty. He was the Chair of the Association of Law Teachers. He teaches and supervises at all levels from first year undergraduate to PhD in both criminal Law and Employment Law. His publications include a monograph on restraint of trade and confidential information as well as books on Employment Law and articles in the leading Anglo-Welsh law journals.

Customer Reviews

Not particularly clear
I found this book to be long and rambling, with it sometimes going on for pages and pages without any subheadings. I don't doubt that Jefferson knows his stuff, but it is not organised coherently at all in my view. I had to use other textbooks to supplement my knowledge after I was left confused.

Easy to read
This book is laid out in an easy to read format, with a summary section after each chapter. Would recommend.