Smith and Hogan's Criminal Law

Description

Smith & Hogan's Criminal Law is rightly regarded as the leading doctrinal textbook on criminal law in England and Wales. Now in its fiftieth year of publication, it continues to be a key text for undergraduates and an essential reference source for practitioners.

• Regarded as the 'bible' of the subject, this first-class textbook continues to offer a highly authoritative account of criminal law, and is frequently cited in court
• Offers the widest range of factual analysis of case law, statutes, and governmental materials of any criminal law textbook
• Includes detailed exposition of the general principles of criminal law to help students understand this complex subject
• Discussion of the important academic literature is interwoven into each chapter helping to give a rounded understanding of the subject
• Thorough online updates are provided annually

New to this edition

• Analysis of the latest developments in case law, including: R v Nicklinson Supreme Court on assisted suicide; R v Hughes Supreme Court on causation; R v Gnango Supreme Court on complicity; numerous Court of Appeal cases on joint enterprise liability; Bianco; Batchelor; GAC; Santos v CPS on general defences; Assange; CPS v F; McNally on deception and sexual offences; Pace on attempts and Evans on conspiracy to defraud; numerous cases concerning the Fraud Act 2006 including UAE v Allen; Gilbert and Augunas
• Discussion of new legislation, including: Crime and Courts Act 2013; Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012; Protection of Freedoms Act 2012; Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims (Amendment) Act 2012
• Discussion of new Law Commission Consultation Papers and Reports, including: Law Commission Scoping Consultation Paper No 217 on Reform of Offences against the Person (2014); Law Commission Report on Kidnapping and Related Offences (2014); Law Commission Report No 348 on Hate Crime (2014); Law Commission Discussion Paper on Insanity and Automatism (2013); Law Commission Consultation Paper No 200 on Kidnapping (2012); Law Commission Consultation Paper No 197 (2010) and Issues Paper on Unfitness to Plead (2014)

About the Author(s)

David Ormerod, Law Commissioner for England and Wales. Professor of Criminal Justice, University College London, and Karl Laird, Lecturer in Law, St Edmund Hall, University of Oxford

Professor David Ormerod QC is a Law Commissioner for England and Wales and Professor of Criminal Justice at University College London. He is also a practising barrister at Red Lion Chambers and a Bencher of Middle Temple.

Karl Laird is Lecturer in Law at St Edmund Hall, University of Oxford. He has also taught at the University of Bristol.

Table of Contents

PART I. General Principles
1: Defining crime
2: Sources of criminal law
3: Procedure and sentencing
4: The elements of a crime: actus reus
5: The elements of a crime: mens rea
6: Crimes of negligence
7: Crimes of strict liability
8: Parties to crime
9: Assistance after the offence
10: Corporate and vicarious liability
11: Mental conditions, intoxication and mistake
12: General defences
13: Inchoate crime
PART II. Particular Crimes
14: Murder
15: Manslaughter
16: Further homicide and related offences
17: Non-fatal offences against the person
18: Sexual offences
19: Theft
20: Robbery
21: Offences of temporary deprivation
22: Making off without payment
23: The Fraud Act 2006
24: Other offences involving fraud
25: Blackmail and related offences
26: Burglary and related offences
27: Handling and related offences
28: Forgery (Online Chapter)
29: Offences of damages to property
30: Computer misuse offences
31: Obscene communication and publication offences
32: Offences against public order
33: Road traffic offences

Reviews

Review from previous edition This is the text to turn to on almost all points of criminal law. It offers depth, clarity, and extensive coverage. - Dr Stephen Skinner, University of Exeter

As a student, a barrister, and a judge I have found Smith and Hogan's Criminal Law an invaluable companion for more than forty years. I would regard it as an essential work of reference for anyone learning about or professionally practising the criminal law. - The Hon Mr Justice Maddison

From a student perspective, Smith and Hogan's Criminal Law provides the most comprehensive coverage of criminal law. It was refreshing to find a text where the subject-matter was accessible and engaging without over-simplification. It provides a clear, current and in-depth account of the subject, whilst offering avenues for further investigation. The critical analysis, academic views and ideas for reform proved to be invaluable for getting the best grades in exams and assignments. It was a great starting point before accessing any of the primary sources. In my view, it is an essential companion for any undergraduate law student. - Sophie Greta Lynch, LLB Law Student, Southampton University

This is a formidable work. While some parts are introductions to the criminal law, this is no mere student's textbook [...] if it were not part of the publisher's student offering, it would cost hundreds of pounds. - The Law Gazette

Additional Resources

Online Resource Centre
The text is accompanied by free comprehensive annual legal updates, organized by chapter. Also included is a full bibliography arranged alphabetically and by chapter.

Celebrating 50 years of Smith and Hogan's Criminal Law

Read the preface to the first edition, published in 1965.