Publisher's Synopsis
This work is up-to-date with criminal law as of 30 November 1998. New acts covered include: Crime and Disorder Act 1998; Criminal Justice (Terrorism and Conspiracy) Act 1998; Human Rights Act 1998; Magistrates' Courts (Procedure) Act 1998; and Criminal Justice (International Co-operation0 Act 1998. New cases covered include: Woollin (murder and intention); Warley Magistrates' Court ex parte DPP (plea before venue); Brown (treatment of unrepresented defendant); Scunthorpe Justices ex parte S (legal aid); Uddin (joint enterprise); Wijs (drugs sentencing); Chalkley (arrest); DPP v Jackson (drink driving); Practice Direction (Custodial Sentences: Explanation); Camelot Group plc v Centaur Communications (privilege); and Mazo (tickets and theft).
