Foundations of Law: Criminal Law

The Foundations of Law Series is aimed at postgraduate level readers studying areas of law for the first time. Whilst introducing the framework of key legal concepts, it also gives the reader an opportunity to identify and explore areas of critical interest.

Criminal Law introduces you to an interesting and relevant area of the law. Each chapter features a different topic, and the elements of the various offences and defences are explained in clear and comprehensible language. Key cases are analysed, but the focus of the book is practical with explanatory factual scenarios being provided throughout, placing the criminal law in context. To assist understanding, written summaries and flowcharts are interspersed within the text, and test your knowledge activities are provided at the end of each chapter. The textbook is an ideal guide to the content and practical elements of criminal law.

This book is part of a series of 7 textbooks that have been specially designed to cover academic law for students converting to law. Published and updated regularly, these user-friendly study manuals are designed to help you successfully acquire knowledge and understanding of the foundational law of England & Wales. 

They provide solid knowledge and understanding of fundamental legal principles and rules, while bringing the law and practice to life with example scenarios based on realistic client problems.

For students at The University of Law, the textbooks are used alongside other learning resources to prepare students not only for achievement of an academic qualification, but also for a future life in professional legal practice. 

About the author – Amanda Powell is an Associate Professor at The University of Law.

The legal principles and rules contained within this textbook are stated as at 1 May 2024.

• Print: 978-1-80502-100-1
• Pages: 332