Criminal Law Directions 2014

Covers the core areas of criminal law on introductory undergraduate
courses, combining an engaging approach with plenty of learning features to make
this an ideal text for those new to the subject

The text includes many learning features in each chapter,
such as chapter objectives, case summaries, thinking points, tables and diagrams,
chapter summaries, and further reading suggestions. These offer students a high
level of support and encourage them to check their understanding of the basic facts
and principles

Offers a clear and reliable basis for students to understand
the basic principles of this fundamental topic, on which they can build during the
course of their legal studies

Each chapter includes a section of short revision questions
as well as two exam style questions. Outline answers to these exam questions are
to be found on the accompanying Online Resource Centre

There is a dedicated Study Skills chapter at the end of
the text providing students with study tips and highlighting common errors and pitfalls
faced by students of criminal law

An extensive Online Resource Centre provides a wide range
of extra resources to further support the student in their studies, including a
testbank of multiple-choice questions, assessment questions and practical examples,
advice on approaching the study of criminal law, and updates on legislation and
case law.