Criminal Law - Padfield, Nicola (Bencher of the Middle Temple a Reader in Criminal and Penal Justice at the Law Faculty, Fitzwilliam College, University of Cambridge)

A concise yet authoritative introduction to the subject, Criminal Law offers a stimulating account of the key topics in this area of law, illustrated through numerous case summaries. Exposition of the most recent case law and academic commentaries ensures a solid grounding in the core areas of a complex subject.