Hayes & Eburn Criminal Law and Procedure in New South Wales, 8th edition (Paperback)

Hayes & Eburn Criminal Law and Procedure in New South Wales explains and discusses the principles underpinning New South Wales criminal law and procedure. It provides the fundamental source material required to develop a working understanding in both students and practitioners. It examines the substantive law in a procedural and evidentiary context. The authors provide a thorough grounding in the basic principles of the criminal justice system then discuss the detail of their application in a range of discrete contexts. The book also introduces and examines the principal authorities and statutory provisions governing the practice of criminal law in New South Wales.

The eighth edition has been fully revised throughout and a new chapter on 'Summary Offences' has been added. Recent developments in case law and legislation discussed include:

• introduction of Div 6A offences relating to abusive behaviour towards intimate partners (Crimes Legislation Amendment (Coercive Control) Act 2022) 

• consideration of the power to strip search without a warrant under Law Enforcement (Powers and Responsibilities) Act 2002 ss 31-34A 

• criminal procedure changes due to adoption of police Body-Worn Video

• introduction of s 22C in the Bail Act 2013

Features

• Thorough discussion of applicable principles and statutory provisions

• Strong focus on the jurisprudence of the New South Wales criminal courts

• Flowcharts Introduce the reader to the framework of general principles

• Includes plentiful examples and tutorial questions for discussion

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