Scots criminal law - Pamela R Ferguson

This introductory text covers all the core aspects of Scots criminal law and is suitable for students on LL.B. and non- LL.B. degrees who are new to this area. It presents the main aspects and principles of criminal law in a clear and comprehensive manner, including coverage aspects of devolution and the impact of the European Convention on Human Rights. - An Introduction to Scots Criminal Law is an invaluable text for students. Each chapter is structured so as to help the student to navigate easily through the text, with clear sub-headings, flow diagrams, self-assessment questions and graded further reading. - This new edition takes full account of the new provisions in the Sexual Offences (Scotland) Act 2008. - - - -