Criminal Law: Theory and Doctrine

This is the third edition of the widely acclaimed textbook by Andrew Simester and Bob Sullivan, "Criminal Law: Theory and Doctrine", which has established itself as the leading modern account of English criminal law, combining a detailed and authoritative exposition of the law with a careful exploration of its theoretical underpinnings. As such it is ideal for undergraduate teaching. It has also established itself as a major point of reference in academic writing, here and abroad, and has been cited in appellate courts throughout the world, including the House of Lords, the Supreme Court of Canada and the Special Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia. In this edition, besides extensive updating, there are new chapters on criminalisation and on international criminal law, as well as more detailed sections on the terrorism legislation, criminal damage, and anti-social behaviour orders (ASBOs).