Law : Criminal Law

This book deals with the cartel offence introduced into UK law by the Enterprise Act 2002. It is now, for the first time, a criminal offence to operate certain cartel arrangements in the UK, and those found guilty of the offence face the prospect of fines and/or imprisonment. This presents new challenges for competition lawyers, who may not have expertise in criminal law, and criminal lawyers who are unlikely to have expertise in the complex substantive issues raised by competition law. This book addresses these issues, providing a guide to the workings of the provisions, explanations of the definitions set out in the Act, and an analysis of the relationship of the new offence with the existing UK and EC competition law. Human rights issues and practical considerations in the application of the relevant procedural law are also dealt with. Relevant OFT guidance and statutory provisions are published in the Appendix. more...

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Neonaticide is practiced on every continent and by every level of cultural complexity; from governments that legislate population limits to families who let a sickly infant die rather than expend the resources. This book examines neonaticide in its historical, cultural, psychological, and legal aspects. It details neonaticide's many forms, including Munchausen-by-Proxy, and investigates the role of the father--responsible in roughly 75 percent of these cases. The authors study media influence on public opinion, copycat crime, and legal bias, and explain the legal defenses, including insanity, and differential post-partum diagnosis. They suggest possible new policies, punishments, and preventive measures. more...

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This book maps the practicalities and challenges in making cross-border law enforcement work. Addressing the prevention, detection, investigation and prosecution of crime or criminality which is conducted in more than one country, it provides a professional assessment and describes the essential ingredients of international law enforcement cooperation. more...

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Written by experts in the fields of mental disability law and forensic psychology, Competence in the Law prepares mental health professionals to understand the law, consider questions of civil and criminal competence, and knowledgeably counsel lawyers and judges in cases in which mental competency issues are germane. The first single-volume resource of its kind, Competence in the Law :.:.; Examines the landmark cases that have set precedents in this area.; Presents in-depth discussion of criminal competencies, such as competency to stand trial, plead guilty, or waive counsel.; Explores questions of competency in civil law matters, such as custody and estates.; Considers the relationship between competency and the institutionalization of persons with mental disabilities.; Identifies commonalities between court decisions in discrete areas of the law. A landmark contribution to forensic practice, Competence in the Law presents the most relevant and accurate information and equips mental health professionals to expertly address critical issues faced in conducting assessments within the legal system. more...

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Heightened crime rates across Europe have led to increased workloads for police, prosecution and courts systems. This book describes the results of a six-nation study of how criminal justice agencies in England and Wales, France, Germany, Netherlands, Poland, and Sweden have reacted to high crime rates and punitiveness. more...

Price: $159.00