Criminal law is one of the core subjects taken by all law students. It requires an understanding of sophisticated concepts which students commonly find difficult. Exam questions call for analysis of factual situations, assessment of criminal liability, and explanations of the rationales behind criminal law and its doctrines. This third edition of Q&A Criminal Law has been fully revised and updated in light of recent developments in criminal law legislation. It enables students to understand the key features of a successful criminal law examination. It addresses questions such as what constitutes a crime? How do we take account of the constant need for reform in the system? How do the different institutions implement or change the law?
