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The fourth edition of this book retains the successful formula of the previous ones. An integrated approach to the subject is taken, and complex legal concepts, such as intention and recklessness, are introduced within the context of specific offences, and are then related to factual situations. Commonwealth and US cases and commentaries are considered where appropriate.The law has been thoroughly revised to take account of recent statutes and judgments. In particular, there have been important House of Lords decisions in the areas of accessories and non-fatal offences.*Case law and legislation brought up to date*HoL Speeches in Ireland; Burstow on non-fatal offences*Joint enterprise liability; Powell; English (HL) and Uddin (CA)*Reference made to Commonwealth and US developments