Australian Criminal Law in the Common Law Jurisdictions, 4th Edition

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 editionUpdated throughout with reference to recent cases and legislative amendmentsNew 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

Kenneth J Arenson - Associate Professor, School of Law, Deakin UniversityMirko Bagaric - Professor, Dean of Law, Head of the School of Law, Deakin UniversityPeter Gilles - Adjunct Professor, School of Law, Murdoch University

Australian Criminal Law in the Common Law Jurisdictions Revised Edition is a clear and comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of criminal law. Updated throughout to reflect recent cases and legislation, the 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.

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