· Presents the essential rules of Criminal Law followed by details and exceptions

· Written in a clear and accessible style, helping students to learn logically and understand this area of law

· Provides short application problems for assessment at the end of each chapter, with answers at the end of the book

· Includes a chapter on how to answer Criminal Law questions

· Can be used by students throughout the year as a summary of topics or as a revision aid at the end of the course

· Suitable for those studying Criminal Law in Institutes of Technology, Private Colleges and Universities.

New to this edition · Examination of the major changes brought about by: - CC v. Ireland and the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Act 2006 - Criminal Justice Act 2006 and Criminal Justice Act 2007 - Criminal Law (Insanity) Act 2006

· Covers new developments in the areas of: - Mens Rea - Provocation