Criminal Law Textbook introduces undergraduates to the principles of criminal law through a fresh and engaging approach. With a strong focus on interactive learning, the book actively encourages the reader through the use of introductions, summaries, questions and assessment exercises to highlight and reinforce key problem areas. With a user-friendly page design, structure and style of writing, the book thoroughly covers all the main topics of criminal law courses in an accessible way. The second edition includes a new dedicated chapter on sexual offences and includes coverage of the Fraud Act 2006, replacing the deception offences in the Theft Acts 1968 and 1978 with a completely new regime of offences. Online Resource Centre: The book is complemented by an online resource centre that provides a wide range of additional cases and materials that are linked to the text, effectively offering the reader a free 'cases and materials-book. New developments in case law and legislation are covered by online updates.