Criminal Law in Australia

Finlay and Kirchengast, T Kirchengast

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LexisNexis Butterworths Australia
20 November 2019

Criminal law & procedure

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Criminal Law in Australia provides a clear and accessible introduction to the substantive criminal law in all states and territories of Australia. It encompasses general principles of criminal liability, the major categories of criminal offences, liability for attempts and accessorial liability and concludes with a discussion of the major defences. Interesting scenario problems with suggested responses demonstrate the application of the law in practice. Although primarily written for students, this book is a useful resource for anyone seeking to understand criminal law in Australia.

The second edition has comprehensively updated coverage for all Australian jurisdictions, including the following developments:

Sexual assault and cognate offences, including affirmative consent provisions

Homicide, including supply of drugs causing death

Drug Offences, including reforms allowing for the use of medicinal cannabis

Defences, including self-defence in Victoria

Reforms to the law of complicity

Features

assist readers to understand criminal law principles

clearly sets out the mens rea, actus reus and substantive law

includes flowcharts, tables and diagrams

sample problem with suggested resolution for each chapter

Related Titles

Burton, LexisNexis Questions and Answers: Criminal Law in Queensland and Western Australia, 2nd ed, 2015

Hemming, Feld & Anthony, Criminal Procedure in Australia, 2nd ed, 2019

Hickie & Lloyd, LexisNexis Questions and Answers: Criminal Law for Common Law States, 2nd ed, 2014

By: Finlay and Kirchengast, T Kirchengast
Imprint: LexisNexis Butterworths Australia
Country of Publication: Australia
Edition: 2nd edition
ISBN: 9780409350173
ISBN 10: 0409350176
Publication Date: 20 November 2019
Audience: Professional and scholarly , College/higher education , Undergraduate , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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Criminal Law in Australia

Finlay and Kirchengast, T Kirchengast

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