Criminal Law

Key Facts Key Cases: Criminal Law will ensure you grasp the main concepts of your Criminal Law module with ease. This book explains the facts and associated case law for:

the important concepts of actus reus, mens rea and strict liability

the main fatal and non-fatal offences against the person

a wide range of property offences

general defences

the topics of participation and inchoate offences

Key Facts Key Cases is the essential series for anyone studying law at LLB, postgraduate and conversion courses. The series provides the simplest and most effective way to absorb and retain all of the material essential for passing your exams. Each chapter includes:

diagrams at the start of chapters to summarise key points

structured headings and numbered points to allow for clear recall of the essential points

charts and tables to break down more complex information

Chapters are also supported by a Key Cases section which provides the simplest and most effective way to absorb and memorise essential cases needed for exam success.

Essential and leading cases are explained

The style, layout and explanations are user friendly

Cases are broken down into key components by use of a clear system of symbols for quick and easy visual recognition