Criminal Law

by Jonathan Herring

This bestselling, classic textbook provides a clear and straightforward account of criminal law, while also introducing current debates about the nature, scope and functions of the law and discussing wider controversies surrounding the basic doctrines. Written by one of the UK’s leading experts on criminal law, this book is compact yet comprehensive, well-structured, stimulating and engaging.

Genres: Law

397 pages, Paperback

First published June 26, 2002

Reviews

[Harry · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really interesting introduction to contentious points in the criminal law — perfect for a budding law student with little experience of law. Although the arguments are occasionally hard to follow and complex, it provides real food for though about some of the moral dilemmas that the law faces and raises wider questions as to whether the law as it stands is effective and just.