Blackstone's Criminal Practice 2005 provides a single, well-referenced, and affordable volume of all the material that is truly essential to criminal practice in the magistrates' court and in the Crown Court. Expert commentary of uncompromising quality has ensured the book's position as a leading reference for the criminal practitioner. The 2005 edition has been fully updated and revised to cover developments under the Criminal Justice Act 2003 and the Sexual Offences Act 2003, as well asall relevant case law. A fully-linked CD-ROM, produced in Folio Views, is published alongside the book (0199275335, L145 + VAT), and includes the full text of relevant statutes from 1996-2004, CPS Charging Standards, CPS National Casework Guidelines, and Magistrates' Court Sentencing Guidelines 2004. The book and CD are also available together as a pack (0199275300, L175 + VAT).

Led by Professor David Ormerod and David Perry QC, our team of authors has been hand-picked to ensure that you can trust our unique combination of authority and practicality. With a simultaneous supplement containing essential materials, you can rely on Blackstone's Criminal Practice to be your constant companion through every courtroom appearance. This new edition has been meticulously revised to provide extensive coverage of all new legislation, case law, and Practice Directions. With free Quarterly Updates, and monthly web updates, you can trust Blackstone's Criminal Practice to provide reassurance on all the latest developments in criminal law and procedure.

A reference on criminal law and procedure, this text offers all the material you need to practise with ease in the Crown and magistrates' courts. Regularly cited, its quality and accessibility make it an essential reference for all criminal law specialists.

Led by The Right Honourable Sir Anthony Hooper and David Ormerod, our team of authors has been hand-picked to ensure that you can trust our unique combination of authority and practicality. With a simultaneous supplement containing essential materials, you can rely on Blackstone's Criminal Practice to be your constant companion through every courtroom appearance. This new edition has been meticulously revised to provide extensive coverage of all new legislation, case law, and Practice Directions. With free Quarterly Updates, and monthly web updates, you can trust Blackstone's Criminal Practice to provide reassurance on all the latest developments in criminal law and procedure.

Blackstone's Criminal Practice 2008 provides a well-referenced, and affordable volume of all material truly essential to criminal practice in all criminal courts. Expert commentary of uncompromising quality has ensured the book's position as a leading reference for the criminal lawyer. The 2008 edition has been fully updated and revised to cover essential new legislation. New General Editors Lord Justice Hooper and Professor David Ormerod lead a team of expert academic and attorney contributors, offering authoritative, clear and comprehensive guidance and analysis on all aspects of criminal court practice. Structured for clarity and ease of use, the book is divided into six substantive Parts (A to F) and ten appendices including up-to-date text of the Criminal Procedure Rules, PACE Codes, Disclosure materials, and A-G Guidelines. The 2008 edition has been fully updated and revised to cover recent legislative changes including; the Fraud Act 2006; the Companies Act 2006; the Police and Justice Act 2006; the Road Safety Act 2006; the Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006; the Serious and organised Crime Act 2007; amendments to the CPR; and new sentencing guidelines from the SGC, including those on sexual offences, breach of protective orders, and domestic violence. The CD-ROM includes the benefit of additional material including; the full and updated texts of key statutes from 1996-2006, the Crown Prosecution Services Changing Standards and Casework Guidelines, and the Magistrates' Court Sentencing Guidelines. Free online monthly update - organised by date and by Part and cross-referenced to the main work, with links to the full text of relevant judgments and legislation Blackstone's Criminal Practice Bulletin - free quarterly newsletter designed to alert attorneys to key developments in criminal law and sentencing The CD-ROM can be purchased separately or together with the book as a pack.