Criminal Law Directions
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Oxford University Press
Published:1st May '25
Should be back in stock very soon
2026 Digital Update
Oxford University Press understands the need for current coverage in law courses and strives to provide lecturers and students with the most up to date information to support teaching and learning. Criminal Law Directions, Eighth Edition, is now available as a 2026 digital-only update that incorporates essential new content to reflect the current state of the field. Ahead of the Autumn 2026 term, the digital version of this text has been updated to include coverage of recent landmark cases. An accessible and highly readable guide to criminal law, offering contextual knowledge, details of key cases, and supportive critical evaluation of the law. Key Features The Directions series has been written with students in mind. As they approach the subject for the first time, this book will help them: -Gain balanced understanding of the topic: the right amount f detail conveyed clearly -Understand the law in context: with scene-setting introductions and highlighted case extracts the practical importance of the law becomes clear -Identify when and how to critically evaluate the law: the key areas of debate are set out, with support to confidently question the law -Direct and consolidate knowledge: self-testing features aid uderstanding and help students tackle assessments with confidence -Elevate learning: inspiring students to take their learning to the next level, the author provides direction on going further Also available as an e-book with functionality, navigation features, and links that offer extra learning support New to the digital-only update · Digital update 2026: R v BCZ [2025] EWCA Crim 1465 on the meaning of wilful in the mens rea required for child cruelty; · Digital update 2026: R v Cheng [2024] EWCA Crim 1400 on sufficiency of evidence in loss of control; · Digital update 2026: R v Bah (Ibrahima) [2024] EWCA Crim 1499 on causation in gross negligence manslaughter; · Digital update 2026: R v Hobday [2025] EWCA Crim 46 on consent and the non-fatal offences against the person; · Digital update 2026: R v BVA [2025] EWCA Crim 1359 on deception and consent in sexual offences; · Digital update 2026: R v Thompson [2024] EWCA Crim 1146 on sexual under s.78; · Digital update 2026: R v Gower [2025] Crim LR 220 on non-insane automatism. · Digital update 2026: New academic papers...
Monaghan's textbook is (now) a classic book in terms of its readability and its accessibility, and it offers a great introduction to criminal law. It covers the important issues of the academic discipline of criminal law and is without the complexity which will lose some students who need a gentler introduction to the academic study of criminal law. The presentation of Monaghan's textbook is user-friendly, EDI sensitive, and helpful via many visual techniques, such as flow charts, tables, decision trees, and more. Further, the digital content which the textbook offers is practical and rewarding when used for further study, through functions such as multiple choice questions, self-test questions, and flashcards. * Chris Lloyd, Senior Lecturer and Subject Coordinator, Oxford Brookes University. *
The book is clearly written and makes good use of examples to help students to understand difficult concepts. Case law is analysed well, including comparisons between conflicting cases and excerpts from relevant cases. * Dr. Ailbhe O'Loughlin, Senior Lecturer, University of York *
The summary, the bigger picture, and Questions are of immense help to readers (students and teachers alike) in engaging with the topics in great depth while also simultaneously assisting the students in checking their understanding as they finish a particular topic and move forward in the module. * Dr. Shailesh Kumar, Lecturer in Law, Royal Holloway, University of London *
ISBN: 9780198931843
Dimensions: 245mm x 190mm x 20mm
Weight: 892g
536 pages
8th Revised edition