Overview
An easy to follow guide and referencer which contains all the technical information needed in sexual offences cases. The law in this area has expanded greatly in recent decades; 'historic' cases are currently tried under the law existing at the time the offence was committed (and if the abuse was lengthy, this will often straddle several pieces of legislation). Current editions of legal textbooks do not include the old laws that these historic cases fall under, so practitioners have to resort to a mix of old editions and new. This book sets out the correct indictments and sentencing provisions for the different sexual offences dating back to 1943, to cover all cases which might be prosecuted. Anyone looking up a particular offence will find all the necessary technical information in one place. Each chapter sets out an offence (giving its historic and current description) and all that relates to it in terms of indictments and sentence, including current sentencing guidelines and relevant case law. The book also includes model indictments; the latest material from the Sentencing Guidelines Council; the Notification Requirements as they have been amended; and specified offences under the Criminal Justice Act 2003.
Full Product Details
Author: Patricia Lees, HHJ ,
Eleanor Laws, QC
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Dimensions:
Width: 15.70cm
, Height: 1.90cm
, Length: 23.40cm
Weight: 0.653kg
ISBN: 9780199213481
ISBN 10: 0199213488
Pages: 432
Publication Date: 12 December 2007
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: To order
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Reviews
This excellent book is a welcome and timely addition to the literature covering sexual offences...practitioners and judges will no longer have to locate old editions of textbooks in dusty cupboards to discover appropriate sentencing powers. All those who work in this area will be grateful for its easy accessibility. HHJ Peter Rook QC Imagine the scenario, client facing charges spanning one or more pieces of legislation dealing with sexual offending. What are the limitation periods? What are the penalties? Which offence should and should not be charged? Where is that 1972 copy of Archbold when you need it? Worry not, this excellent little book contains a wealth of information to steer practitioners through the complex minefield that is sexual offences legislation. I cannot for the life of me see how any firm or chambers could get by without a copy (or without keeping 50 years of Archbold). Buy it! Andrew Keogh, CrimeLine
Author Information
Eleanor Laws is a barrister at 6 Pump Court. She has 12 years experience as a specialist prosecutor and defender in serious sexual offence cases. Patricia Lees is a barrister at 23 Essex Street, specialising in criminal litigation. She has extensive experience in all areas of criminal law, both prosecuting and defending, with particular expertise in cases involving sexual allegations.
