Criminal Law 7th Edition
This work has been thoroughly revised in light of important changes in the South African legal system, with updated reference to the latest reported judgements. This book is also available in eBook format.

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This work has been thoroughly revised in light of important changes in the South African legal system, with updated reference to the latest reported judgements. This book is also available in eBook format.
Table of contents
General principles
Introduction
Conduct
The definitional elements
Unlawfulness (justification)
Culpability
Criminal liability of corporate bodies
Participation and accessories after the fact
Attempt, conspiracy and incitement
Specific crimes
Crimes against the state and the administration of justice
Crimes against the State
Crimes against the administration of justice
Crimes against the community
Sexual crimes
Crimes against the family
Crimes against public welfare
Crimes against a person
Crimes against life
Crimes against bodily integrity
Crimes against dignity and reputation
Crimes against freedom of movement
Crimes against property
Crimes relating to appropriation of property
Fraud and related crimes
Crimes relating to damage to property