Australian Criminal Law in the Common Law Jurisdictions: Revised Edition
| By: | Kenneth J Arenson; Mirko Bagaric; Peter Gillies |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press Australia & New Zealand |
| Print ISBN: | 9780190305505 |
| eText ISBN: | 9780190305512 |
| Edition: | 4 |
| Format: | Page Fidelity |
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Australian Criminal Law in the Common Law Jurisdictions is a clear and comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of criminal law. Updated throughout to reflect recent cases and legislation, the revised fourth edition combines clear case extracts with incisive author commentary and discussion. Focusing on the common law states, this text provides clear definitions and criteria for each crime in these jurisdictions and includes critical thinking questions throughout to help readers consolidate their understanding and application of criminal law principles. New to this edition Updated throughout with reference to recent cases and legislative amendments New case extracts, legislation and commentary around the elements of constructive murder, tests for self-defence, lawful consent to medical procedure, redefinition of 'injury' and ‘serious injury', consent to sexual penetration, trespassory entry to buildings, and determining joint principal offenders