Considerably expanded and updated, the third edition of this textbook provides a
readable and comprehensive introduction to criminal law for undergraduate
students. Through the media coverage of high-profile trials we all feel that we
know something about criminal law, and this edition uses such cases to create a
real interest and involvement on the part of the student. New features to this
edition are "key words" sections and "hot topics" which explore the legal issues
behind some high-profile and controversial cases. A new chapter examines in
detail the impact of the Human Rights Act, and new sections discuss racially
motivated crime and the Protection from Harassment Act.