254 Pages
by
Willan
256 Pages
by
Willan
256 Pages
by
Willan
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This book provides a clear and accessible account and analysis of French criminal law in English, the first to have been written.
French criminal law has been highly influential in the development of criminal law in civil law countries around the world, and a knowledge of French criminal law has become increasingly important in view of the internationalisation and Europeanisation of criminal... Read more
Preface. Translation of French legal terminology 1. The evolution of French criminal law 2. French criminal practice 3. Actus reus 4. Mens rea 5. Parties to crime 6. Inchoate offences 7. General defences 8. Genocide and other crimes against humanity 9. Voluntary homicide offences 10. Involuntary homicide offences 11. Non-fatal offences against the person 12. Rape 13. Property offences 14. Drug offences Appendix: key provisions of the French criminal code in English and French
Biography
Catherine Elliott is a qualified solicitor who has practiced in the City and in Bristol. She has also undertaken anti drugs work in Peru and humanitarian work in Uganda. She currently works on a voluntary basis as an advocate/adviser with Age Concern and is a non executive director with the Devon and Cornwall Probation Service and with Guinness Care and Support.
