One of the essential requirements of a criminal advocate is a detailed knowledge of the law and rules of criminal procedure and sentencing. This manual provides details of the relevant law and rules which apply to criminal cases and deals with the elements of procedure and sentencing at various stages of the criminal process from the commencement of the prosecution to hearings in the magistrates court/youth court, the Crown Court, and the Court of Appeal. The manual covers all developments in the field of criminal litigation and sentencing including changes to date under the Criminal Justice Act 2003 with references to the provisions yet to be implemented and their possible influence on the law.