Author Description
This volume is concerned with three structures of criminal law the internal structure of the law itself; the place of criminal law within the larger structure of law; and the relationships between legal, social and political structures.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This volume investigates the foundational architecture of criminal law by examining its internal composition, its position within the broader legal system, and its interaction with social and political frameworks. Antony Duff, a prominent scholar in legal philosophy, utilizes a normative approach to analyze how criminal law functions as a coherent system. He argues that understanding these structures is necessary to justify the state's authority to criminalize conduct and impose punishment.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Analysis of the internal logic and doctrinal structure of criminal law
- Examination of the relationship between criminal law and civil law
- Exploration of the intersection between legal mandates and political legitimacy
Scope Limits
- Does not provide a comprehensive history of specific penal codes
- Does not serve as a practical handbook for trial litigation
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Legal scholars frequently cite this work as a rigorous contribution to the philosophy of criminal law. Experts highlight the text for its high level of academic density and its precise conceptual mapping of legal structures.
Page Count:
0
Publication Date:
2011-01-01
ISBN-10:
0191732249
ISBN-13:
9780191732249
Criminal Law
Legal Theory
Jurisprudence
Law
Political Philosophy