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Introduction to Principles & Liabilities in Criminal Law - 2nd Edition
Author:
Doris Chia
Designed to serve as an introduction and guide to students, this Second Edition has now been expanded to thirteen chapters characterized by a selection of topics which presents the nature of substantive criminal law and criminal responsibility.
Physical books are now printed on demand. Order now to receive your book in 4 weeks.
Physical books are now printed on demand. Order now to receive your book in 4 weeks.
Published: 10 September, 2012
Publisher: LexisNexis
Designed to serve as an introduction and guide to students, this Second Edition has now been expanded to thirteen chapters characterised by a selection of topics which presents the nature of substantive criminal law and criminal responsibility. The flow and structure of this selection of topics will undoubtedly enable the student an easier understanding of the objectives, rationale and complex nature of criminal law.
In addition to the basic principles of criminal law, the chapters focus on the corresponding liabilities, for example, the legal responsibilities for the acts or omissions of a person. These principles and liabilities are supported by reference to criminal law provisions together with other jurisdictions of criminal law that is in pari materia with the Malaysian Penal Code; along with a wealth of cases from Malaysia, Singapore and Commonwealth countries especially India.
Physical books are now printed on demand. Order now to receive your book in 4 weeks.
In addition to the basic principles of criminal law, the chapters focus on the corresponding liabilities, for example, the legal responsibilities for the acts or omissions of a person. These principles and liabilities are supported by reference to criminal law provisions together with other jurisdictions of criminal law that is in pari materia with the Malaysian Penal Code; along with a wealth of cases from Malaysia, Singapore and Commonwealth countries especially India.
Physical books are now printed on demand. Order now to receive your book in 4 weeks.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Elements of Criminal Liability
Chapter 2 Criminal Liability
Chapter 3 Actus Reus and Causation
Chapter 4 Attempt
Chapter 5 Group Liability
Chapter 6 Justificatory Defences of Consent and Necessity
Chapter 7 Private Defence
Chapter 8 Mens Rea
Chapter 9 Excusatory Defences of Accident, Duress, Infancy,
Mistake and Slight Harm
Chapter 10 Unsound Mind and Intoxication
Chapter 11 Mitigatory Exceptions
Chapter 12 Witnesses and Means of Proof
Chapter 13 Theories of Punishment
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