Casebook on Criminal Law

Casebook on Criminal Law Volume 1 provides a comprehensive collection of cases, statutory provisions, and expert commentary to define the fundamental principles of criminal law. This legal text serves as a vital resource for students studying criminal law at both degree and professional levels. The authors, Derek William Elliott and Michael John Allen, address the rapid evolution of the field caused by both statutory amendments and significant judicial decisions.

This volume includes updated examinations of complex legal issues such as necessity, consent, and causation in homicide. Readers can study specific developments regarding appropriation in theft and the mens rea of an accessory through detailed case analysis. The text incorporates extracts from Law Commission reports and the draft Criminal Code Bill for England and Wales. Supplemented by notes and questions, Casebook on Criminal Law Volume 1 offers a rigorous approach to mastering criminal law subjects.