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Regarded as the ´bible´ of the subject, this first-class textbook offers a highly authoritative account of criminal law, and is frequently cited in court
A detailed exposition of the general principles of criminal law, helping students to understand this complex subject
Discussion of important academic literature is woven into each chapter helping to give a rounded understanding of the subject
Thorough online updates are provided annually
Also available as an e-book with functionality, navigation features, and links that offer extra learning support

New to this Edition:

New features, including a table of contents at the start of every chapter to aid navigation and further reading at the end of every chapter to help students go further
Now includes coverage of modern slavery and terrorist offences
Includes all of the latest cases and developments, including Barton on dishonesty, Wallace and Broughton on causation, Lane and Letts on strict liability, Taj on intoxication and self-defence, Cheeseman on self-defence, Foy on diminished responsibility, and Lawrance and Attorney General´s Reference (No 1 of 2020) on sexual offences



Smith, Hogan, & Ormerod´s Criminal Law is rightly regarded as the leading doctrinal textbook on criminal law in England and Wales. The book owes its consistent popularity to its depth of analysis, breadth of coverage, and accessible style.

Over fifty years since the publication of the first edition, Professor David Ormerod and Karl Laird continue the tradition set down by Professors Sir John Smith and Brian Hogan by producing a textbook of unrivalled quality. The text continues to be an invaluable resource for undergraduate students and an essential reference source for criminal law practitioners.

Digital formats and resources

The sixteenth edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats, and is supported by online resources.

The e-book offers a mobile experience and convenient access along with functionality tools, navigation features and links that offer extra learning support: www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks

A selection of online resources accompany this text, including:
- A selection of additional online chapters
- A full bibliography arranged alphabetically and by chapter
- Annual updates



Table of Contents

PART I. General Principles
1:An introduction to the criminal law
2:The elements of a crime: actus reus
3:The elements of a crime: mens rea
4:Crimes of negligence
5:Crimes of strict liability
6:Parties to crime
7:Assistance after the offence
8:Corporate and vicarious liability
9:Mental conditions, intoxication and mistake
10:General defences
11:Inchoate crime
PART II. Particular Crimes
12:Murder
13:Voluntary manslaughter
14:Involuntary manslaughter
15:Further homicide and related offences
16:Non-fatal offences against the person
17:Sexual offences
18:Theft
19:Robbery
20:Offences of temporary deprivation
21:Making off without payment
22:The Fraud Act 2006
23:Other offences involving fraud
24:Blackmail and related offences
25:Burglary and related offences
26:Handling and related offences
27:Offences of damage to property
28:Computer misuse offences (Online Chapter)
29:Forgery (Online Chapter)
30:Obscene communication and publication offences (Online Chapter)
31:Offences against public order (Online Chapter)
32:Selected road traffic offences (Online Chapter)
33:Money laundering (Online Chapter)
34:Offensive weapons (Online Chapter)