This volume provides an extensive collection of materials designed to define and illustrate the main principles of criminal law. This edition of the text has been completely updated to incorporate current case law and statutory developments including: Gomez (1993) on appropriation; Clegg (1995) and Owino (1995) on self-defence; and Adomako (1995) on reckless manslaughter. Extracts from a range of published articles are also included together with proposals for reform. Notes and questions within the book are designed to assist and stimulate the reader.