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"Under Professor Ormerod's editorship Smith and Hogan has gone from strength to strength, and the 12th edition has an unrivalled claim to be the first work which the courts should turn in search of a clear and authoritative explanation of the law. (Professor Jeremy Horder, University of Oxford)
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"Under Professor Ormerod's editorship Smith and Hogan has gone from strength to strength, and the 12th edition has an unrivalled claim to be the first work which the courts should turn in search of a clear and authoritative explanation of the law. (Professor Jeremy Horder, University of Oxford)
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Smith & Hogan's Criminal Law is regarded as the leading doctrinal textbook on criminal law in England and Wales and has been for over 45 years. The book owes its consistent popularity to its accessible style, depth of analysis and breadth of coverage. It is an invaluable text for undergraduates and is an essential reference source for criminal law practitioners. The thirteenth edition has been completely updated in order to include all legislative and case law developments. Changes brought about through the Coroners and Justice Act 2009 and the Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008 have been fully incorporated. There is, as ever, detailed analysis of the many recent case developments (over 200 new cases are digested in this edition), in particular, a revision of the chapter dealing with secondary liability and joint enterprise. Online Updates Smith and Hogan Criminal Law is accompanied by free comprehensive on-line annual case updates, organized by chapter, with increased navigational functionality. Also included is a full bibliography arranged alphabetically and by chapter
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is without doubt THE textbook to own for anyone interested in Criminal Law or studying as part of their LLB. For a complex subject such as Criminal Law, the authors have produced what can only be described as a fascinating read which simplifies all the major and relevant issues. Indispensable and higly recommended!!!!
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I provided my undergraduate law students with references to three established texts on each topic in Criminal Law and the vast majority told me that Smith and Hogan on Criminal Law by David Ormerod was their preferred text.
It clearly presents what the law is, where it has come from, how leading legal minds criticise it and therefore how it might be better developed in the future. The book guides the reader logically through the elements of offences and defences, allowing the novice to navigate its content with ease while developing a critical mindset.
What places it ahead of other comparable texts is that this logical construction does not signify a sacrific in depth of content. The book is renowned as the authority on criminal law for practitioners and students alike, and rightly retains this status through continuing to provide a solid basis in criminal law for the new student and a reliable and easily navigated reference base for the post grad or seasoned practitioner.
It clearly presents what the law is, where it has come from, how leading legal minds criticise it and therefore how it might be better developed in the future. The book guides the reader logically through the elements of offences and defences, allowing the novice to navigate its content with ease while developing a critical mindset.
What places it ahead of other comparable texts is that this logical construction does not signify a sacrific in depth of content. The book is renowned as the authority on criminal law for practitioners and students alike, and rightly retains this status through continuing to provide a solid basis in criminal law for the new student and a reliable and easily navigated reference base for the post grad or seasoned practitioner.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is very good. It is easy to see why it is the standard undergrad textbook (along with sweet & mazwell). It is clear & concise & gets across points well, often using very good examples.
The book also goes into depth. It is well structured & well headed throughout, so a student can skip certain parts if they are not relevant to their particular course/essay. There is plenty of critical analysis, up-to-date academic criticism of the law and, at the end of most chapters, ideas on reform.
The book starts with general principles of criminal law...Actus Reus, Mens Rea, Strict Liability, General Defences, etc. It then goes on to consider specific offences, such as homicide, assault, criminal damage, theft, etc. It goes into sufficent depth on each one to meet most of the needs of an undergrad student.
Though it would be foolish for a student to use only one book throughout their course, as it is always best to learn from a range of sources, this book is so comprehensive, clear and concise that it can be used as the base for a study of the criminal law. If you only buy one book, make sure it is this one (or the S & M!!), but please do not rely solely on this one book, whatever its merits.
The book also goes into depth. It is well structured & well headed throughout, so a student can skip certain parts if they are not relevant to their particular course/essay. There is plenty of critical analysis, up-to-date academic criticism of the law and, at the end of most chapters, ideas on reform.
The book starts with general principles of criminal law...Actus Reus, Mens Rea, Strict Liability, General Defences, etc. It then goes on to consider specific offences, such as homicide, assault, criminal damage, theft, etc. It goes into sufficent depth on each one to meet most of the needs of an undergrad student.
Though it would be foolish for a student to use only one book throughout their course, as it is always best to learn from a range of sources, this book is so comprehensive, clear and concise that it can be used as the base for a study of the criminal law. If you only buy one book, make sure it is this one (or the S & M!!), but please do not rely solely on this one book, whatever its merits.
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Published 6 months ago by shoang92
Fantastic book for Criminal Law
Excellent book, very detailed and thorough, but not difficult to read, it also has all the recent updates in criminal law, plus the sources in the book are excellent which makes it... Read more
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Interested in Criminal Law? This is the book you want to read. Since the subject is so complex the authors have produced a fascinating read which simplifies all the major and... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Sameeha Visram
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This is a wonderful book. It has a wonderful 'feel' to it; not only academically (it is very learned and authoritative, OF COURSE), but physically, too. Read more
Published on 30 Sep 2008 by Geo
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As a recent law graduate I can safely say that this is without doubt the most comprehensive text on criminal law around. Read more
Published on 12 Sep 2008 by Mr. M. Darby
Why I recommend this book!!!
I bought this 12th edition as an update to the previous edition. In going through the 11th edition I found that it was great to work from as it was not only clear and precise but... Read more
Published on 10 Aug 2008 by T. Sumanthiran
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Compared to Herring's text book on Criminal Law this isn't that good, I'm in my second year and compared to the afore mentioned I've barely used it. Read more
Published on 12 April 2007 by Sarah
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