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On 23rd April 2021, the Court of Appeal quashed the convictions of 39 former Subpostmasters and ruled their prosecutions were an affront to the public conscience. It is a scandal that has been described as one of the most widespread and significant...

Soon to be a major new stage work 'Punch' by James Graham, Sat 4 - Sat 25 May Nottingham Playhouse 'A much-needed burst of light in the dark meadow of time.' Lemn Sissay 'So admirable and...

An anonymous barrister offers a shocking, darkly comic and very moving journey through the legal system - and explains how it's failing all of us.The Sunday Times number one bestseller.Winner of the Books are My Bag Non-Fiction Award.Shortlisted for...

Unsurpassed in authority, reliability and accuracy; Blackstone's Statutes, trusted by students for over 30 years. Celebrating over 30 years as the market-leading series, Blackstone's Statutes have an unrivalled tradition of trust and quality. With a...

The Scots Magazine Book of the Month May 2023'Tartan Noir at its nail-biting, brutal, bloody best' Helen Fields, author of The InstitutionCan DI Clare Mackay unravel a dead man's secrets?Harry Richards, a local solicitor, is found in his car, throat slit...

THE TOP TEN SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'A powerful polemic' Sunday Times'A compelling, eye-opening read' Daily Express- Did an illegal immigrant avoid deportation because he had a cat?- Is the law on the side of the burglar who enters your home? - Are...

The Sunday Times bestsellerFull of hilarious and shocking stories, the Secret Barrister's memoir Nothing But The Truth tracks their transformation from hang 'em and flog 'em austerity-supporter to celebrated, campaigning, bestselling author.'Masterful,...

Give your revision the edge with this text from the bestselling law revision series Criminal Law, 9th edition, by Emily Finch and Stephan Fafinski, is a revision text designed to prepare you for exams by getting you to think about how the law works and...

Criminal Law, now in its sixteenth edition, has been providing students with a readable and reliable introduction to this fascinating subject for over twenty-five years. This thorough text enables readers to feel confident in their knowledge of the law,...

With contributions from leading authorities, this is the definitive guide to current criminological theory, research, and policy. The Oxford Handbook of Criminology provides a comprehensive collection of chapters covering the core and emerging topics...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781914213502Author Mark ThomasFormat PaperbackPage Count 282Imprint Fink Publishing LtdPublisher Fink Publishing LtdDimensions(mm) 210mm * 148mm * 15mm

The destruction of Pan Am Flight 103 over the Scottish town of Lockerbie in December 1988 was the largest attack on Britain since World War Two. 259 passengers and 11 townsfolk of Lockerbie were murdered. Libyan Abdelbaset al-Megrahi was convicted of the...

NOW A MAJOR TV SERIES.'Terrific, fascinating, very funny' Daily Mail'Hilarious' Sun'Gripping' Literary ReviewHow do we ensure that the guilty are convicted and the innocent walk free?Shortlisted for the Crime Writers Award Gold Dagger for Non-Fiction,...

Criminal Law Concentrate is written and designed to help you succeed. Written by experts and covering all key topics, Concentrate guides go above and beyond, not only consolidating your learning but focusing your revision and maximising your exam...

THE CRIMES. THE STORIES. THE LAW 'Fascinating' - Sunday Times 'Masterful' - Judith Flanders 'A page-turning read' - Prof. David...

November, 1945. The war is over, Hitler is dead, and Allied Army Chaplain Henry Gerecke receives his most challenging assignment: to go to Nuremberg and minister to the twenty-one imprisoned Nazi leaders awaiting trial for crimes against humanity. ...

From the Number One bestselling author, a memoir full of hilarious, personal and surprising stories from their working life in the law.* The Sunday Times Bestseller ** A BBC Radio 4 Book of the Week*'The SB is a gifted writer. Words tumble out with...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781805020097Author Sean HuttonFormat PaperbackPage Count 320Imprint The University of Law Publishing LimitedPublisher The University of Law Publishing...

Explore the world of crime and punishment Police, forensics, and detective stories dominate our TV screens and bookshelves-from fictional portrayals such as Silence of the Lambs and Law and Order to lurid accounts of real-life super-criminals like Pablo...

Concentrate Q&A Criminal Law is part of the Concentrate Q&A series, the result of a collaboration involving hundreds of law students and lecturers from universities across the UK. Each book in this series offers you better support and a greater chance to...

This textbook is an introduction to more advanced writings on criminal law, primarily designed to allow students to think critically and analyse specific topics. Each chapter is structured around key questions and debates that provoke deeper thought. It...

The fifth edition of The Criminal Process continues in the tradition of previous editions in providing an insightful and stimulating analysis of the key issues in criminal processes and procedures. The authors draw on arguments from the law,...

Hugely informed and presented in an accessible format, Essential Magistrates' Courts Law contains invaluable information and explanations of the central laws, procedures and practices of these courts. The legal framework of summary justice has changed...

Blackstone's Police Investigators' Manual and Workbook 2023 are the only official study guides for the National Investigators' Exam (NIE), which is taken as part of Phase 1 of the Initial Crime Investigators' Development Programme. It is the most...

Key Facts Key Cases: Criminal Law will ensure you grasp the main concepts of your Criminal Law module with ease. This book explains the facts and associated case law for: the important concepts of actus reus, mens rea and strict liability the main...

Your user-friendly study and revision guide to Scots criminal law, written specially for students by a law lecturer with over 20 years of teaching experienceThis clear and up-to-date study and revision guide draws on the Claire McDiarmid's extensive...

A practical guide to the conduct of criminal cases. Whether a student of Scots Law coming to criminal evidence and procedure as part of your LLB law degree or as part of your Diploma in Professional Legal Practice, or a practitioner needing a quick...

The criminal justice system is wide ranging; from the crimes themselves and policing to the sentencing of offenders and prisons. In this Very Short Introduction Julian V. Roberts draws upon the latest research and current practices from a number of...

Do your students understand the difference between murder and manslaughter? Are they confused by the concept of mens rea and accessorial liability? Criminal Law Directions tackles these and many more questions, introducing students to this exciting...

Reading and interpreting primary legislation is an essential part of any law degree. Get a head start, and add depth to your understanding by using Blackstone's Statutes as a reference material throughout your course. Celebrating over 30 years as the...

Your gateway to criminal law: drawing on the exceptional clarity and authority of Smith and Hogan, with a wealth of unique supportive learning features and guidance on assessment. Smith, Hogan, & Ormerod's Essentials of Criminal Law takes students to...

NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE, STARRING MICHAEL B. JORDAN, JAMIE FOXX, AND BRIE LARSON. A NEW YORK TIMES, WASHINGTON POST, BOSTON GLOBE, ESQUIRE, AND TIME BOOK OF THE YEAR. A #1 New York Times bestseller, this is a powerful, true story about the...

'Chris is a powerful force for good in the national debate on criminal justice.' -The Secret Barrister 'Extraordinary' - Krishnan Guru-Murthy Chris Daw QC has been practising criminal law for over 25 years, navigating Britain's fractured justice...

'Long before her retirement, Judge Gillian Hussey had been conferred with the status of "legend of the bench". This book gives a wonderful insight into the complex demands and balances that confronted her day in, day out. It's a fascinating and...

Ashworth's Principles of Criminal Law, now in its tenth edition, takes a distinctive approach to the subject of criminal law, whilst still covering all of the vital topics found on criminal law courses. Uniquely theoretical, it begins with an exploration...

'If Henriques were a fictional character, he would be a celebrity, the kind of dashing, hawkish QC who turns up in Agatha Christie novels and is recognised by everybody... There is an undeniable, lawyerly authenticity about Henriques's book. He takes us...

Sex and Punishment tells the story of the struggle throughout millennia to regulate the most powerful engine of human behaviour: sex. From the savage impalement of an Ancient Mesopotamian adulteress to the imprisonment of Oscar Wilde for `gross...

'If Henriques were a fictional character, he would be a celebrity, the kind of dashing, hawkish QC who turns up in Agatha Christie novels and is recognised by everybody... There is an undeniable, lawyerly authenticity about Henriques's book. He takes us...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781914213021Author Mark ThomasFormat PaperbackPage Count 258Imprint Fink Publishing LtdPublisher Fink Publishing LtdWeight(grams) 350gDimensions(mm) 210mm *...

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