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Understanding Criminal Law, 2nd Edition [Soft Cover]

Understanding Criminal Law has been written to give the reader a clear explanation of the fundamental principles of criminal law and the criminal justice system.
by S Chandra Mohan (Author)
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SG$ 194.40
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Published: 30 May, 2017
ISBN/ISSN: 9789814770644
Country: Singapore

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Through the use of legislation, selected cases and materials enhanced with commentary from the author himself, Understanding Criminal Law has been written to give the reader a clear explanation of the fundamental principles of criminal law and the criminal justice system. The liberal use of symbols, diagrams and charts is designed to give a clearer understanding of this particular area of law, and the book, through these same tools, aims to stimulate reflection and discussion on the various issues surrounding this fascinating subject. S Chandra Mohan has drawn on his vast experience as a legal officer, judge and teacher of the law to produce this fascinating work. For years he has taught students to appreciate the principles of criminal law and procedure by telling them that the law in this intriguing area is more than what is in the law books – it is about knowing first what is around them that make for a better understanding of what the criminal justice system really is. Many legal scholars, lawyers and judges on both sides of the causeway owe their enduring interest in criminal law and procedure to his unique methods of dispensing knowledge of the law and procedure, an enlightening experience which users of this book will no doubt enjoy partaking in.
 

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S Chandra Mohan has drawn on his vast experience as a legal officer, judge and teacher of the law to produce this fascinating work. For years he has taught students to appreciate the principles of criminal law and procedure by telling them that the law in this intriguing area is more than what is in the law books – it is about knowing first what is around them that make for a better understanding of what the criminal justice system really is. Many legal scholars, lawyers and judges on both sides of the causeway owe their enduring interest in criminal law and procedure to his unique methods of dispensing knowledge of the law and procedure, an enlightening experience which users of this book will no doubt enjoy partaking in.

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Table of contents

Part I – Introduction to Criminal Law
 Chapter 1 What is a Crime?
 Chapter 2 Aims of Punishment
 Chapter 3 The Singapore Criminal Process
 
 Part II – Anatomy of a Crime
 Chapter 4 Actus Reus
 Chapter 5 Mens Rea
 Chapter 6 Strict Liability
 Chapter 7 Challenges to establishing a crime
 
 Part III – Common Offences
 Chapter 8 Property Offences
 Chapter 9 Offences Against the Person
 Chapter 10 Sexual Offences
 Chapter 11 Culpable Homicide
 
 Part IV – Accessorial and Joint Liability
 Chapter 12 Accessorial Liability
 Chapter 13 Joint Liability
 
 Part V – Defences
 Chapter 14 General Defences
 Chapter 15 Special Defences
 

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