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Smith, Hogan and Ormerod's Essentials of Criminal Law

Smith, Hogan and Ormerod's Essentials of Criminal Law

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Smith, Hogan, & Ormerod's Essentials of Criminal Law is the perfect gateway into criminal law, combining the authority of Smith, Hogan, and Ormerod with a wealth of supportive learning features and guidance on assessment. It offers a thorough, accessible, and unique introduction to criminal law for the student reader, with numerous learning features across the text that highlight key cases, sources for extra reading, assessment advice, and flag common areas of confusion to avoid. The fifth edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats, and is supported by online resources.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 720 pages
Publication date: 12 July 2023
Publisher: Oxford University Press


Smith, Hogan, and Ormerod's Essentials of Criminal Law is a comprehensive and student-friendly textbook that provides a thorough introduction to criminal law. Combining the authority and expertise of the authors with a wealth of supportive learning features, the book aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand and apply the law effectively.

The fifth edition of Essentials of Criminal Law has been extensively revised and updated to reflect the latest developments in the field. It offers a focused and expert coverage of criminal law, covering key concepts, theories, and cases in a clear and accessible manner. The book is divided into chapters, each of which includes a section on reform, which includes noted academic criticism of the law, further enhancing students' analytical understanding.

In addition to its comprehensive coverage, Essentials of Criminal Law features numerous learning features that help students engage with the material and develop their analytical and assessment skills. These include key cases, sources for extra reading, assessment advice, and flag common areas of confusion to avoid. The text also includes digital formats and resources, such as an e-book with mobile experience, self-test questions, videos, animated diagrams, audio introductions, and links that offer extra learning support.

Whether you are a law student, practicing lawyer, or simply interested in learning more about criminal law, Smith, Hogan, and Ormerod's Essentials of Criminal Law is an invaluable resource. With its exceptional clarity and authority, combined with a wealth of supportive learning features and guidance on assessment, it provides the perfect gateway into this fascinating subject.

Weight: 1090g
Dimension: 246 x 172 x 34 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780198873099
Edition number: 5 Revised edition

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