This new edition of the classic Waller & Williams Criminal Law text retains its relevance in legal and policy debates in criminal justice, providing a critical analysis of legal developments while remaining accessible for students in law schools. The 13th edition includes new leading cases from the principal appellate courts in New South Wales, Victoria and the High Court of Australia, as well as the latest legislative provisions that have significantly changed the fabric of the criminal law. This book unites the principal authoritative sources of the criminal law and a critical appraisal and evaluation of its doctrines. It offers comparative and policy insights into legal developments of the two common law jurisdictions of Victoria and New South Wales. Features* Clear structure for each offence * Contextual notes on the development of the law and its application * Critical policy appraisal of legal developments * Extracts of key cases supplemented with explanations and illustrations Related Titles Crofts, Criminal Law Elements, 5th ed, 2015 Howie & Johnson, LNAA Annotated Criminal Legislation New South Wales, 2016-2017 Nash, LNAA Annotated Criminal Legislation Victoria, 2016-2017

Waller & Williams Criminal Law provides a critical yet accessible analysis of criminal law in New South Wales and Victoria. It includes comprehensive coverage of all key principles, combining selected principal sources of the criminal law with critical appraisal and evaluation of its doctrines. Current legal and policy debates in criminal justice are highlighted and comparative and policy insights into legal developments of the two common law jurisdictions are provided. The clear discussion and analysis of criminal law concepts makes it an ideal resource for law students and the authoritative discussion is an essential reference for practitioners in the area. The 14th edition includes new leading cases from the principal appellate courts in New South Wales, Victoria and the High Court of Australia, as well as the latest legislative provisions. Recent developments include: * changes to the Victorian law on attempted rape * new incitement offences in NSW * significant new cases on the mental element for drug importation * changes to the law of excessive self defence, and abortion, in NSW * new cases on duress as a defence to murder in Victoria * sexual assault and cognate offences, including law of mistake and affirmative consent Features * Clear structure for each offence * Contextual notes on the development of the law and its application * Critical policy appraisal of legal developments * Extracts of key cases supplemented with explanations and illustration Related Titles * Crofts, Criminal Law Elements, 6th ed, 2018 * Finlay & Kirchengast, Criminal Law in Australia, 2nd ed, 2020 * Howie & Johnson, Annotated Criminal Legislation NSW, 2019-2020 * Nash, Annotated Criminal Legislation Victoria, 2019-2020

This publication is a practical guide to the law on mental health issues that arise within the criminal justice framework in New South Wales. It offers comprehensive coverage and clear explanations of all of the important topics in this field and is an ideal resource for lawyers, mental health professionals, correctional health personnel, and anyone else engaged in the fields of criminal law and forensic mental health, or students with an interest in pursuing studies or a career in these areas. All chapters have been fully revised, updated and, in many cases, significantly expanded. The operation of the Mental Health Act 2007 and the Mental Health (Forensic Provisions) Act 1990 is dealt with in detail. New to this edition are the chapters on the management of forensic and correctional patients, infanticide, and a comprehensive chapter on the assessment and management of risk, including a section on the Crimes (Serious Sex Offenders) Act 2006.

Scores of talented and dedicated people serve the forensic science community, performing vitally important work. However, they are often constrained by lack of adequate resources, sound policies, and national support. It is clear that change and advancements, both systematic and scientific, are needed in a number of forensic science disciplines to ensure the reliability of work, establish enforceable standards, and promote best practices with consistent application. Strengthening Forensic Science in the United States: A Path Forward provides a detailed plan for addressing these needs and suggests the creation of a new government entity, the National Institute of Forensic Science, to establish and enforce standards within the forensic science community. The benefits of improving and regulating the forensic science disciplines are clear: assisting law enforcement officials, enhancing homeland security, and reducing the risk of wrongful conviction and exoneration. Strengthening Forensic Science in the United States gives a full account of what is needed to advance the forensic science disciplines, including upgrading of systems and organizational structures, better training, widespread adoption of uniform and enforceable best practices, and mandatory certification and accreditation programs. While this book provides an essential call-to-action for congress and policy makers, it also serves as a vital tool for law enforcement agencies, criminal prosecutors and attorneys, and forensic science educators.

Contract: Cases and Materials, 13th Edition, continues to be the leading casebook for students of contract law in Australia.

This book, extracted from Bourke¿s Criminal Law Victoria (available on Lexis Advance, Lexis Red and as a four-volume loose-leaf service), provides an essential guide to key Victorian criminal legislation accompanied by authoritative annotations by Gerard Nash QC. This 2019-2020 edition, includes extensive coverage of legislative amendments up to and including 23 October 2019 and is a handy reference tool for both students and practitioners alike. Features: - quick reference directory - covers Victorian jurisdiction only - easy navigation to legislation - enables students and practitioners to focus on their own jurisdiction - up-to-date annotated legislation saves lecturers and students time

Assists students to consolidate their knowledge LexisNexis Questions and Answers - Criminal Law for Common Law States is designed to facilitate both continuous review and preparation for examinations. This book provides an understanding of criminal law for the common law states and gives a clear and systematic approach to analysing and answering problem and exam questions. Each chapter commences with a summary of the relevant cases and identification of the key issues. Each question is followed by a suggested answer plan, a sample answer and comments on how the answer might be assessed by an examiner. The authors also offer advice on common errors to avoid and practical hints and tips on how to achieve higher marks. LexisNexis Questions and Answers - Criminal Law for Common Law States covers: Murder and Involuntary Manslaughter Voluntary Manslaughter and Defences Assaults and Sexual Assault Property Offences Drugs, Public Order Offences and Police Powers Sentencing Pleas in Mitigation Written Submissions Features: Summary of relevant cases and key issues in each chapter Questions with answer guide, examiners comments and common errors to avoid