"Principles of Criminal Law was first published in 1992 ... Harvey Wallace was the coauthor of the first four editions. Harvey died in 2007."
28 It is clear, e.g. from his reference to a "mere intention unevidenced by an observable act,"29 that he was interpreting "actus reus" as an act, resembling the narrow meaning of Austin and Holmes.30 Professor J. W. C. Turner adopted ...
Paul Robinson's brilliant synthesis of social science research and legal reasoning analyzes the competing principles of punishment and proposes a single principle to govern the distribution of criminal liability and punishment.
Principles of Criminal Law
The fifth edition of this established work on criminal law now includes detailed discussion of major judicial pronouncements on dolus eventualis (Pistorius), the limits of common purpose liability in its active association form (Dewnath), ...
In Criminal Law, Thomas and Bishop clearly argue that criminal law is an essential but much-neglected component in the training of criminologists and criminal justice professionals. Written by, and for,...
This view is also supported by the decision in Geddes (1996). The appellant was seen by a teacher in the boys' lavatory block of a school. He had no right to be there. He had with him a rucksack which contained a large kitchen knife, ...
This is essential reading for students seeking a sophisticated and critically engaging exploration of the subject.
This stimulating and authoritative text addresses the underlying principles and rationales of criminal law, bringing the subject to life through a critically engaging and contextual approach. The fifth edition incorporates...
Written in a clear and direct style, this book will be essential reading for students of criminology, criminal justice, law, cultural studies, social theory, and those interested in gaining an introduction to criminal law.
This substantially revised work on South African criminal law incorporates the latest crime statistics, succinct critical observations on restorative justice, and information on victims' rights and compensation in its review of criminal law ...