Overview

Criminal Law and Litigation offers a comprehensive and accessible overview of the criminal justice system in England and Wales. Covering key topics such as criminal liability, property offences, homicide, non-fatal offences, sexual offences, defences, and the roles of key stakeholders, this book provides practical insights for both students and professionals. It guides you through the criminal process, from police stations to courtrooms, and addresses challenges like working with vulnerable clients and witnesses. With clear chapter aims, reflective questions, activities, and summaries, it enhances learning and helps develop vital legal skills. Visual aids and terminology alerts reinforce important concepts, while fictional scenarios offer practical context. Published by CILEX Education, a leading provider of professional legal training and qualifications, the book reflects their commitment to equipping learners and practitioners with the knowledge and skills to excel in the legal profession.

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Author:   Lucy Welsh ,  Stavros Demetriou
Publisher:   CILEX Education
Imprint:   CILEX Education
Edition:   2nd edition
Weight:   1.681kg
ISBN:  

9781911713531

ISBN 10:   1911713531
Pages:   612
Publication Date:   22 October 2024
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Adult education ,  College/higher education ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Further / Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Table of Cases Table of Statutes CHAPTER 1: The context of the criminal law CHAPTER 2: Principles of criminal liability CHAPTER 3: Property offences (theft and criminal damage) CHAPTER 4: Homicide offences (murder, voluntary and involuntary manslaughter) CHAPTER 5: Non-fatal offences against the person CHAPTER 6: Sexual offences (rape and sexual assault) CHAPTER 7: Defences CHAPTER 8: Denials of liability CHAPTER 9: Key stakeholders in the criminal justice system CHAPTER 10: Acting for a defendant CHAPTER 11: Representing clients at police stations CHAPTER 12: The Magistrates' Courts CHAPTER 13: Bail CHAPTER 14: The Crown Court CHAPTER 15: Sentencing CHAPTER 16: Appealing court decisions CHAPTER 17: Dealing with vulnerable clients and witnesses Knowledge Checks - Answers

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Dr. Lucy Welsh is Senior Lecturer in Law at the University of Sussex, where she also supervises the Criminal Justice Law Clinic. Lucy also practised criminal defence and prison law as a solicitor. She is the lead author of Welsh, L., Skinns, L., and Sanders, A. (2021) Sanders & Young's Criminal Justice (OUP) and her monograph, Access to Justice in Magistrates' Courts. Dr. Stavros Demetriou works as a Lecturer in Law at the University of Sussex. Stavros's research interests focus on the areas of criminal law theory, anti-social behaviour, civil preventive measures and hate crimes.

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