An Introduction to Scots Criminal Law

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This introductory text covers all the core aspects of Scots criminal law and is suitable for students on LL.B. and non-LL.B. degree courses who are new to this area. It presents the main aspects and principles of criminal law in a clear and comprehensive manner, inlcuding aspects of devolution and the impact of the European Convention on Human Rights. An Introduction to Scots Criminal Law is an invaluable text for students. Each chapter is structured so as to help the student to navigate easily through the text, with clear sub-headings, flow diagrams, self-assessment questions and graded further reading. This new edition takes full account of the provisions in the Sexual Offences (Scotland) Act 2009. Dr Sarah Christie is a Reader in Law at the Robert Gordon University. CONTENTS 1 The Nature and Administration of Scots Criminal Law 2 The Actus Reus 3 Mens Rea 4 Statutory Offences and Corporate Liability 5 Parties to an Offence 6 Inchoate Crimes: Incitement, Conspiracy and Attempt 7 Defences 8 Homicide 9 Offences against the Person 10 Sexual Offences 11 Offences against Society 12 Offences against Property Appendix: Answers to Self-Assessment Questions Table of Cases, Table of Statutes and an Index are included. DUNDEE UNIVERSITY PRESS [DUP logo]