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The A Practical Approach series is the perfect partner for practice work. Each title focuses on one field of the law and provides a comprehensive overview of the subject together with clear, practical advice and tips on issues likely to arise in practice. The books are also an excellent resource for those new to the law, where the expert overview and clear layout promotes clarity and ease of understanding. Now in its eleventh edition, A Practical Approach to Criminal Procedure provides aclear and complete guide to the criminal process in England and Wales. It explains what happens before the accused appears in court, the way in which prosecutions are commenced, funding by the criminal defenc...
Now in its tenth edition, Emmins on Criminal Procedure is a practical and straightforward guide to the criminal process in England and Wales, from the start of criminal proceedings and the first court appearance of the accused, through to sentencing and appeal. It covers the procedure in themagistrates' courts, the Crown Court and the criminal appeal courts. This new edition has been completely rewritten to take account of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 and all relevant case-law.
Andrew Ashworth and Mike Redmayne address one of the most controversial areas of the entire criminal process - the pre-trial stage. Following the detention of suspects in police custody, the authors examine key issues in the pre-trial process.
This market-leading textbook gives an authoritative account of international criminal law, and the investigation and prosecution of crime, and guides the reader through controversies with an accessible and sophisticated approach. Now covers developments in the ICC, victims' rights, alternatives to international criminal justice, and has extended coverage of terrorism.
Austerity continues to impact the criminal justice process in England and Wales: police numbers are down, the Crown Prosecution Service is in disarray, legal aid has been reduced, courts are closing and magistrates are leaving. Research into the criminal process usually focuses on England, however this book offers a rare insight into South Wales. Drawing on first-hand accounts of lawyers, police, suspects, and the convicted and their families, it uncovers how these affected individuals navigate the challenges caused by austerity, what has changed and what can be done to improve the system. This book is a reliable and evocative account of the reality of criminal justice in Wales.
This book contains a concise examination of Irish law and procedures most frequently encountered by practitioners in Ireland's District Court criminal law proceedings. The book provides succinct summaries of the relevant legislation, consolidated and annotated, for a broad range of the most commonly prosecuted offenses in the District Court. Presented in a simple, clear, and user-friendly format, the combination of practitioner tips, sample drafting/documentation, and consolidated and annotated legislation for a diverse array of commonly prosecuted offenses makes the book distinct and unique in its content and analysis of District Court criminal law practice and procedure. It will be essenti...
This book provides a holistic overview of the English and Welsh system of criminal justice, from the earliest stages of investigation and arrest through to the punishment and release of offenders. Aimed at students, it examines not only the law and procedure of criminal justice and punishment, but underpinning theories and surrounding issues.
Criminal Procedure and Sentencing provides a comprehensive and up-to-date guide to each step of criminal procedure, from the arrest of the suspect through to trial, sentencing, and appeals. Taking a strong practical focus throughout, it covers all aspects of the process of the criminal courts. The tenth edition has been fully revised and significantly expanded, with updates including: key recent case law, new legislation including the Sentencing Act 2020, the Judicial Review and Courts Act 2022, and the Police, Crime and Sentencing Act 2022, as well as the latest Criminal Procedure Rules and the new Criminal Practice Directions. Online support material will offer readers access to regular updates to the law and a comprehensive set of web links, as well as advice on additional reading and research for those seeking to engage in critical evaluation of the criminal justice system. The author’s authoritative yet engaging writing style brings the subject to life and helps to explain complex issues in an easy-to-understand way. This is an ideal text for anyone studying the criminal justice system at a professional or academic level.