French Criminal Law

ISBN-13: 9781903240304 / Angielski / Miękka / 2001 / 256 str.

Catherine Elliott; C. Elliott

Opis

This work provides a clear and accessible account and analysis of French criminal law in English. French criminal law has been highly influential in the development of criminal law in civil law countries around the world, and a knowledge of French criminal law has become increasingly important in view of the internationalization and Europeanization of criminal law.

Spis treści

Preface.  Translation of French legal terminology  1. The evolution of French criminal law  2. French criminal practice  3. Actus reus  4. Mens rea  5. Parties to crime  6. Inchoate offences  7. General defences  8. Genocide and other crimes against humanity  9. Voluntary homicide offences  10. Involuntary homicide offences  11. Non-fatal offences against the person  12. Rape  13. Property offences  14. Drug offences  Appendix: key provisions of the French criminal code in English and French

O autorze

Catherine Elliott is a qualified solicitor who has practiced in the City and in Bristol. She has also undertaken anti drugs work in Peru and humanitarian work in Uganda. She currently works on a voluntary basis as an advocate/adviser with Age Concern and is a non executive director with the Devon and Cornwall Probation Service and with Guinness Care and Support.