Part 1 Preliminary matters 1. Introduction to criminal lawPart 2 General principles2. Actus reus3. Mens rea4. Strict liability5. Principal parties and secondary offenders6. Vicarious and corporate liability7. Infancy, duress, coercion, necessity, duress of circumstances8. Mistake, intoxication, self-defence9. Defences of mental disorder10. Inchoate offencesPart 3 Particular offences11. Murder12. Manslaughter13. Non-fatal offences14. Rape and other sexual offences15. Theft and robbery16. Fraud, making off without payment17. Blackmail, burglary, going equipped, handling18. Criminal damageGlossaryIndex
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In 'Criminal Law' the author takes an integrated approach to the subject. Complex legal concepts, such as intention and recklessness, are first introduced within the context of specific offences, and then related to factual situations.