Norrie, Alan W. 1953-

Crime, reason and history: a critical introduction to criminal law. / Alan Norrie. - London: Weidenfeld and Nicolson, 1993. - xx, 279p ; 24 cm. - Law in context .

Includes bibliographical references (pages 382-394) and index.

Contents: Contradiction, critique and criminal law -- The Historical context of criminal doctrine -- Motive and intention -- Recklessness -- Strict and corporate liability -- Acts and omissions -- Causation -- Necessity and duress -- Insanity and diminished responsibility -- Self-defence -- Loss of control -- Sentencing -- Conclusion.

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Criminal law--Great Britain.
Criminal law--History.--Great Britain
Criminal law--Philosophy.
LAW / Criminal Law / General.

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