Criminal law: offences against the person

This handbook combines the latest theory on a high-profile, complex subject in criminology, exploring the legal and ethical dimensions of society s response to sex offenders in jurisdictions from the USA to Japan.

Criminal Law: A Comparative Approach presents a systematic and comprehensive analysis of the substantive criminal law of two major jurisdictions: the United States and Germany.

Using a wealth of court records, Colonizing Consent shows how rape cases were caught up in, and helped shape, the major political debates in colonial South Africa.

This wide-ranging resource uses evidence-based documentation to examine claims and beliefs - and provide the facts - about sexual assault and harassment and other forms of sexual violence in the United States.

Marital rape stands at the intersection of the socio-legal issues arising from both domestic violence and sexual assault.

Despite the advent of new sexual knowledges,new perspectives, new experiences even, we do not routinely or habitually reflect on the interface of social and legal dimensions of sexuality.

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What is a crime and how do we construct it?

What is a crime and how do we construct it?

This book explores the ambiguities of the French law of genocide by exposing the inexplicable dichotomy between a progressive theory and an overly conservative practice.

Beginning with an explanation of procedure prior to the accused appearing in court, this straightforward and practical guide works through the way in which prosecutions are commenced and the process around funding by the criminal defence service and bail.

A number of jurisdictions world-wide have changed or are considering changing their homicide laws.

Demonstrates how colleges routinely deny students fair hearings in sexual assault cases and define sexual assault in an unconstitutionally broad manner.

The new edition of the bestselling Blackstone's Magistrates' Court Handbook provides a complete practical guide for the busy practitioner.

This book offers a critical overview of established and emerging manifestations of domestic violence across Europe.

IF YOU THINK YOU'RE ALONE:THINK AGAIN A scratching at the window.

This book explores the ambiguities of the French law of genocide by exposing the inexplicable dichotomy between a progressive theory and an overly conservative practice.

Develops a new account of historical injustice and redress, demonstrating why a consideration of history is crucial for gender equality.

'Outstanding' THE SECRET BARRISTER'It's brilliant, it's comprehensive, buy it' EVENING STANDARD'A powerful, illuminating, enraging and inspiring read' JESS PHILLIPS MP'Precise, heartfelt and anti-pompous' THE TIMESWhy is our criminal justice system so bad at protecting women from violence?

Murder is often regarded as both the 'ultimate' and a unique crime, and whereas courts are normally given discretion in sentencing offenders, for murder the sentence is mandatory indeterminate imprisonment.

For more than three centuries the criminal law has given rise to a divergent set of approaches to the crime of homicide.

Centered on legal discourses of Islam''s first six centuries, this book analyzes juristic writings on the topic of rape.

This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the problem of Internet child pornography that spotlights the connection between technology and behavior, presenting practical suggestions for reducing this pervasive problem.

The past fifty years are conventionally understood to have witnessed an uninterrupted expansion of sexual rights and liberties in the United States.

Many advocates of euthanasia consider the criminal law to be an inappropriate medium to adjudicate the profound ethical and humanitarian dilemmas associated with end of life decisions.

Durchdachte EntscheidungshilfenDer Ratgeber leistet einen wichtigen Beitrag zu mehr Sicherheit im beruflichen Kontext der Bediensteten der öffentlichen Verwaltung.

'A hugely impressive achievement.

This book presents an in-depth comparative study of sentencing practice for rape in six common law jurisdictions: England and Wales, Scotland, Ireland, Canada, New Zealand, and South Africa.

Read this book to get informed, stay sane, and learn to fight back Lizz Winstead, co-creator ofThe Daily Showand host ofFeminist BuzzkillsA must-read for all who care about bodily autonomy Renee Bracey Sherman, founder of We Testify and co-author ofLiberating AbortionAn urgent, unforgettable book Hannah Matthews, author ofYou or Someone You LoveSince the Supreme Court overturned Roe v.

Our world as it once was In August 2014, Farida was, like any ordinary teenager, enjoying the last days of summer before her final year at school.

Criminal Law: A Comparative Approach presents a systematic and comprehensive analysis of the substantive criminal law of two major jurisdictions: the United States and Germany.

Diese deutschen Tatorte erlangten traurige Berühmtheit: Eppstein-Vockenhausen (Freiherr-von-Stein-Schule, 1983), Eching und Freising (staatliche Wirtschaftsschule, 2002), Erfurt (Gutenberg-Gymnasium, 2002), Emsdetten (Geschwister-Scholl-Realschule, 2006), Würzburg (Kaufhaus am Barbarossaplatz, 2021, Berlin (Weihnachtsmarkt am Breitscheidplatz, 2022), und jetzt schließlich auch Hamburg (Deelböge, Gemeindehaus der Zeugen Jehovas, 2023).

High-profile legal cases involving individuals with mental health challenges often address complex issues that confront previous decisions of the courts, influence or change existing social policies, and ultimately have a profound impact on the daily practice of mental health professionals and the lives of their patients.

'Compelling, urgent and devastating.

"Alles fließt" konstatierte der alte Grieche Heraklit und meinte damit, dass sich im Zeitablauf alles fortbewegt und ohne längeren Bestand bleibt.

The new edition of the bestselling Blackstone's Magistrates' Court Handbook provides a complete practical guide for the busy practitioner.

Using a wealth of court records, Colonizing Consent shows how rape cases were caught up in, and helped shape, the major political debates in colonial South Africa.

'Vividly portrays the human face of young women on the margins of society, women who defy being statistics, who have their own stories and loves to tell' Sophie WardLeeds in the 1970s is a place fraught with danger for young women like Jude, for her best friend Nel and Janice across the road.

This handbook combines the latest theory on a high-profile, complex subject in criminology, exploring the legal and ethical dimensions of society s response to sex offenders in jurisdictions from the USA to Japan.

"Hay grupos sociales vulnerables objeto de estigma y discriminación que, además, son destinatarios de odio.

Cyberflashing has been on the rise since the Covid-19 pandemic.

'You meets Parasite' JENNIFER HILLIER'Creepy and gripping - I loved it!

The brand new John Rebus thriller from the iconic Number One bestseller Ian Rankin: one of the must-read books of the year.

Praise for Luke and Ryan Hart's memoir:'A powerful, searing account from incredible brothers and an important contribution to our understanding of domestic abuse' Victoria Derbyshire'.

The day Rose Callaly found her daughter Rachel's battered body was only the start of her nightmares.

Columbus, Georgia, has been run by the same tiny clique for over 100 years - the members of the all-white Big Eddy Club.

Ciberdelitos 3 ofrece un abordaje integral y actualizado de los principales desafíos que plantea el derecho penal frente al avance vertiginoso de las tecnologías digitales.

From Ireland's leading crime journalist, Paul Williams, comes the definitive account of the case that gripped the nation.

From the Sunday Times bestselling author Dr Amanda Brown.

The killer dentist, his mistress, how they murdered their spouses - and how they almost got away with it.