Crime - Fraser Sampson

Developed in conjunction with Detective Training Centres, this manual provides a comprehensive guide to the key principles and offences in criminal law. Setting out the full text of offences and sentences, the manual considers the relevantcase law, points to prove and defences. It also includes, in full, the Crown Prosecution Charging Standards in relationto assaults and woundings.;The 2001 "Crime Manual" has been fully revised to take account of the Human Rights legislation and Strasbourg case law and its effects on basic principles such as: defences; the regulation of sexual activity; and property. It also includesmany cases and commentaries in key areas such as: criminal conduct; misuse of drugs; sexual offences; corporate manslaughter;deception; and racially-aggravated assault.;The text should prove of use for all probationer constables, new recruits, promotion examination candidates, operational officers and Criminal Justice Administration Units.