Criminal law - Russell Heaton

This is a one-stop study system for law degree students covering all the core subjects. Focusing on criminal law, this book contains everything needed to understand and pass the LLB exams.;Each chapter contains a set of learning objectives, research activities, self-assessment questions, and some also include end-of-chapter assessment questions. The cases and materials referred to in the "Text" are contained in the companion "Cases and Materials" volume, which also contains answers to the end-of-chapter assessment questions.;Used together with "Blackstone's LLB Cases and Materials" this book provides a complete study programme for the law student, enabling them to study in their own time, at their own pace and in their own place.;This text provides students with a comprehensive explanation of the general principles of criminal law and of the major offences usually studied on degree and professional courses. The author uses diagrams, flow charts and numerous examples to ease the reader's path through the complexities of criminal law, and provides comprehensive summaries at the end of each chapter. These innovations coupled with the frequent use of self-assessment questions and activities, should give useful assistance to any student of criminal law.