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Emily Finch and Stefan Fafinski are authors of a number of bestselling and student-friendly resources.
<p>Whatpeople across the UK are saying about the LawExpress and Law Express Q&A series:</p> <p> </p> <p><b>‘...isfocused, concise and precise. It provides express and effective revisionmaterial and techniques without compromising the depth of yourunderstanding.’ </b></p> <p>AvisWhyte, Senior Research Fellow, University of Westminster</p> <p><br /></p> <p><b>‘Anaccessible quick revision guide with all the essential information in one placewhich makes a good addition to textbooks and other study material.’</b></p> <p>JoanneAtkinson, Director of Postgraduate Law Programmes, University of Portsmouth</p> <p><br /></p> <p><b>‘...excellent companion for students. It is to be used as a revision guide and willbe useful for students who are conversant with the principles and case law ofeach topic.' </b></p> <p>AlisonPoole, Teaching Fellow, University of Portsmouth</p> <p><br /></p> <p><b>'Thisseries is great - after having revised everything, it showed me a way tocondense all the information and gave me an idea of how I would go aboutstructuring my essays.'</b></p> <p>AramaLemon, Student, Coventry University</p> <p><br /></p> <p><b>‘The Law ExpressQ&A series is perfect as it targets different learning styles - it includesdiagrams and flowcharts that you can follow for easy application withconfidence. It’s perfect for anyone who wants to receive an extra boost withtheir revision!’</b></p> <p>Mariam Hussain,Student, University of Westminster</p>
Law Express: Criminal Law, 8th edition by Finch and Fafinski, is an essential part of the well-known law revision series, offering the learning support you need for a thorough understanding of criminal law.
Now in its eighth edition, the textbook provides in-depth coverage by focusing on the principles of law surrounding this crucial subject as it guides you through your revision process with its range of features and learning aids.
With crime being a common aspect of everyday life, you might be familiar with most of the offences and terminology the syllabus covers, such as murder, theft, or rape. The text enables you to look beyond any inaccurate preconceptions that sometimes come with the knowledge of the nature and scope of the offences and helps you focus on the legal aspects of identifying and applying the law.
Designed for students, this book will help you:
- Understand how to review essential cases, statutes, and legal terms.
- Learn how to assess and approach the subject by using expert advice.
- Learn how to lead further discussions.
- Deepen your understanding and help you improve in your coursework and exams.
Find additional support on our latest version of Law Express: Criminal Law Companion Website, containing a plethora of extra resources to provide you with pre-exam guidance.
Visit go.pearson.com/uk/lawexpress and discover our full range of learning aids for your revision.
Support your students' revision with the UK’s bestselling law revision series.
Law Express: Criminal Law, 8th edition, is the ideal learning aid for your students by helping them deepen their understanding of the subject, improve their coursework and prepare for their exams.
Visit go.pearson.com/uk/lawexpress for our full range of learning aids.
- Elements of criminal liability
- Actus reus
- Mens rea
- Inchoate offences
- Accessorial liability
- Murder
- Voluntary manslaughter
- Involuntary manslaughter
- Non-fatal offences
- Sexual offences
- Criminal damage
- Theft
- Theft-related offences
- Fraud
- Insanity and automatism
- Intoxication
- Self-defence
- Duress
Revise with the help of the UK’s bestselling law revision series.
Designed for students, this book will help you:
-
Understand how to review essential cases, statutes, and legal terms
-
Learn how to assess and approach the subject by using expert advice
-
Learn how to lead further discussions
Visit go.pearson.com/uk/lawexpress to find additional support on our Law Express companion website.
Emily Finch and Stefan Fafinski are authors of a number of bestselling and student-friendly resources.
- A range of topic maps highlights key subject areas and assists your students' navigation through the chapters.
- A comprehensive table of the main cases and statutes helps your students navigate the text and identify and review crucial elements for their exams.
- The revision checklists, available with the book's Companion Website help your students organise their studying and track their progress.
- The further reading suggestions and glossary allow your students to deepen their understanding of the terminology and acquire additional information during their revision process.
- The learning material includes the most recent and updated laws and legislations, including up-to-date cases that can facilitate your students' learning.
- The flashcards designed for this edition help your students improve their memorisation skills of legal terms, key cases and statutes. They are available in both electronic and printable formats.
- Sample questions with answer guidelines allow your students to practice their skills, with additional questions available to access online.
- Sample exam answers are also available for your students to assess and evaluate, helping them understand the examiner's way of thinking.
- Essential exam tips boxes appear at the point of need for your students, with ways and solutions to improve their performance.
- Frequent reminders highlight the importance of abandoning any preconceptions, encouraging your students to focus on the legal aspects of the offences.
- The 'Don't Be Tempted to' sections spot common pitfalls that will help your students avoid losing marks.
Produktdetaljer
Biografisk notat
Emily Finch and Stefan Fafinski are authors of a number of bestselling and student-friendly resources.