This popular title combines breadth of coverage with readability and sets out the principal points of criminal law in a systematic and thorough way and is designed for use in degree courses, postgraduate diplomas in law and similar courses. This new edition discusses the impact of the Human Rights Act on Criminal Law in detail, as well as incorporating all new legislation and case law to give the reader a clear, concise overview of criminal law. It also takes into account the Sexual Offences Act 2003, completely re-writing the chapter on sexual offences.