Format:
xliii, 515 Seiten
,
24 cm
Edition:
2nd edition
ISBN:
0409350176
,
9780409350173
Content:
pt. 1. Introduction. 1. Introduction -- pt. 2. Offences Against the Person. 2. Assaults ; 3. Sexual offences ; 4. Homicide -- pt. 3. Property offences. 5. Property offences in New South Wales ; 6. Property offences in the Australian Capital Territory, the Northern Territory, South Australia and Victoria ; 7. Property Offences in Queensland, Western Australia and Tasmania -- pt. 4. Strict Liability. 8. Strict liability -- pt. 5. Drug offences. 9. Drug offences -- pt. 6. Attempts and complicity. 10. Attempts ; 11. Participation in crime -- pt. 7. Defences. 12. Provocation ; 13. Self-defence ; 14. Mistake and criminal responsibility ; 15. Mental impairment and related defences.
Content:
"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; and reforms to the law of complicity. This book features assist readers to understand criminal law principles; clearly sets out the mens rea, actus reus and substantive law; includes flowcharts, tables and diagrams; and sample problem with suggested resolution for each chapter."
Note:
Includes index
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9780409350180
Language:
English
Keywords:
Australien
;
Strafrecht
