Criminal Law by Kent Roach is one of the most highly regarded titles in Irwin Law's Essentials of Canadian Law series. Professor Roach's account of the current state of substantive criminal law in Canada has become essential reading not only in law schools but also among judges, practitioners, and others involved in the criminal justice system.

Criminal Law: Text, Cases, and Materials offers comprehensive legal coverage and insightful analysis alongside expertly selected extracts from key cases and academic sources.The effective two-part structure of each chapter in the book - the first part explaining the law as it is, the second examining the theoretical aspects of the law - ensures that readers not only gain a secure understanding of the law itself but also acquire a fundamental appreciation of thesurrounding philosophical and ethical debates. Important theoretical material is made accessible to students through a particularly engaging writing style. The author's clarity of expression brings the subject to life and places the law in context.This text is an essential and complete resource for all those wanting to get to grips with the fascinating and sometimes challenging area of criminal law.Online ResourcesThis book is accompanied by online resources, including:DT An introductory video from the author DT Multiple choice questions DT Guidance on selected questions from the book DT Key case flashcards DT Useful web links DT A full bibliography

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