The General Part Of Criminal Law A Ghanaian Casebook Specific Applications Of Theory

The second volume of this study on criminal law sets out the substance and practicalities of criminal law for which the theory has been provided in the first volume; for example, specific matters such as defences and inchoate crimes. The subject of defences is organised into four chapters. The first considers general exemptions such as in cases of insanity and automatism. The second chapter covers partial defences, such as in cases of provocation or intoxication; and the third, complete defences as in a case of the preservation of public order, or prevention of, or defence against crime. A chapter on complete defence considers consent, revocation of consent, and ignorance or mistake of facts. The subject of inchoate offences is structured into two major sections; the first covering conspiracy, attempts and preparation; and the second outlining accessorial liability.

This is a comprehensive, insightful, lucid, intense and unrivalled text on the general part of the criminal law in Cameroon. Beginning with an account of the historical development of the criminal law generally, the author proceeds to analyse and discuss in detail the principles governing application of the criminal law, criminal responsibility, participation in crime, penalties, and sentencing. These principles are broadly the same in other jurisdictions. The book balances theoretical content with case-law illustrations to enhance readability, comprehension and assimilation. It is an invaluable source and essential reading for law students and teachers, and lawyers in private practice and government service.

A study on criminal law in two volumes, both accessible to the general reader and to professionals. Volume one covers the general theoretical part of criminal law. It defines and discusses the general nature of crime and criminal law, the scope and functions of criminal law, and the principle of legality. It similarly proposes definitions, theories, purposes and aims, and justification of punishment. The work covers criminal liability; the actus reus, the mens rea, and exceptions to these liabilities. A final section outlines causation theories, joint causation, contributory negligence and jurisdiction. The volume also includes articles on theoretical problems and extensive case notes.

Book & CD-ROM. The third edition of this established casebook on criminal law, originally compiled by Jonathan Burchell and John Milton, has been substantially revised and improved on by Jonathan Burchell. Over 50 new extracts and a companion CD-ROM containing an additional 17 extracts from cases and legislation have been included in this new edition. The book is a companion volume to "Principles of Criminal Law, 3rd edition" (2005), where the general principles of the South African criminal law and many of the specific crimes are fully analysed. The book can also be used on its own as it contains substantial extracts from judgments, with succinct explanatory headnotes.