Book Review: Blackstone's Criminal Practice 1994
| Published date | 01 November 1994 |
| Date | 01 November 1994 |
| DOI | 10.1177/002201839405800409 |
| Subject Matter | Book Review |
BOOK
REVIEWS
Blackstone's Criminal Practice 1994. Edited by
PETER
MURPHY,
London,
Blackstone Press. Price £95.
The modern criminal practitioner has a whole host of concerns on his mind
keeping up with current law, his accounts and chargeable hours, and his next
appointment. Thankfully Blackstone Press have printed an extremely useful
lawyers' tool, which whilst comprehensive still manages to remain within the
bounds of one volume. Credit must indeed be given to the notable legal team
whose efforts compiled this work, each one highly conversant with their own
specialism.
Since this book has only been in print since
1991
there may be some who
have not yet had use of it and therefore need further exposition of its merits:
Blackstone's Criminal Practice provides a comprehensive guide to the law, set
out in a straightforward manner, laid out logically with a practical thumb
index for quick reference.
It
is also well referenced within the text and index
to enable the busy practitioner to find a way comfortably through a legal
argument. In addition, the book is updated yearly; this year sees the
incorporation of the Criminal Justice Act 1993, the Sexual Offences Act 1993,
and the Bail (Amendment) Act 1993 and all the major cases of the last 12
months. Also the two new Practice Directions on life sentences and antecedents
have been included, providing the law up-to-date as of 5 January 1994. All of
this and it still commands the very fair price of £95, what more recommendation
could one require?
Criminal Law. By Professor
DUNCAN
BLOY,
Cavendish Publishing Ltd. Price
£13.95.
Professor Bloy is experienced in the writing of texts to assist the student
lawyer. In this latest work his style of writing is still concise and to the point,
raising issues without seeking to be the final arbiter, and promoting further
study. Each chapter is set out to introduce and then detail the law sufficiently
for the student to obtain a proper grasp of the subject. At the end of the
chapter the information is briefly encapsulated as a quick reminder which can
be removed from the book for revision purposes.
Whilst it does not include sample essay titles, or problems and is therefore
not aimed to calm pre-exam panic, this is a useful book for the undergraduate
or CPE student needing to assist his ongoing study and fill out lecture notes.
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