British criminal procedure

Author: John Sprake
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Publish Date: 2006-12-01
Features: The author, John Sprake, has worked as a trial lawyer in the criminal courts for many years and has taught criminal law at the four Inns of Court of the Law Society of England and Wales for 11 years. This book provides a clear, practical, and authoritative account of the criminal justice system in England and Wales. It describes the experiences and procedures that an accused person undergoes before appearing in court, the way in which charges are brought, the funding and bail of criminal defense services; it also discusses the procedures of the magistrates' court, including summary trials and sentence transfer, as well as the operation of the youth court. It clearly explains the procedures for transfer and committal for trial, as well as the process by which serious offenses are sent directly to the Crown Court. It also provides a detailed introduction to indictment trials, sentencing, and appeals. As the ninth edition, this book also discusses the impact of the European Court of Human Rights on criminal procedures in England and Wales. The book is divided into five parts, covering the main content of the criminal justice system in England and Wales: Preparation, Magistrates' Court, Indictment Trials, Sentencing, Appeals, and Miscellaneous, providing a comprehensive introduction to all aspects of the criminal justice system in England and Wales. It is an indispensable reference book for studying and learning the criminal justice system in England and Wales.