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Product Description Led by David Ormerod QC (Hon) and David Perry QC, our team of authors has been hand-picked to ensure that you can trust our unique combination of authority and practicality. With a simultaneous supplement containing essential materials, you can rely on Blackstone's Criminal Practice to be your constant companion through every courtroom appearance. This new edition has been meticulously revised to provide extensive coverage of all new legislation, case law, and Practice Directions. With supplements, free quarterly updates, and monthly web updates, you can trust Blackstone's Criminal Practice to provide reassurance on all the latest developments in criminal law and procedure. Review Review from previous edition: "In discussing the definition of murder, the Lord Chief Justice, Lord Thomas of Cwmgiedd, recently acknowledged Blackstone's Criminal Practice (2015 edition) as the current leading textbook on crime." l Review from previous edition: "I direct counsel to Blackstone's Criminal Practice first - Archbold cannot rival it in terms of detailed coverage and commentary." l--iHHJ Roberts, Central Criminal Court l "Blackstone's is a worthy rival to Archbold. Its treatment of evidence and procedure, as well as its exemplary discussion of recent appellate court authorities make it my first port of call on any problem." l--iHHJ Pardoe QC, Snaresbrook Crown Court l "A most valuable reference guide. I would not be without it." l--iHHJ Radford, Snaresbrook Crown Court l "Easy to read and not only extremely useful for advocates but could be a vital quick reference for legal advisors and magistrates." l--iJohn Thornhill JP, The Magistrate l "The enormous breadth of experience and expertise of the academic and practitioner contributors is everywhere evident" l--iRobin Booth, The London Advocate l "It is the most comprehensive and easily accessible reference book on criminal law and practice and it enables me to do my job effectively and efficiently. I am in charge of the legal resources for the Force and if I was only allowed to order one book, this would be it!" l--iPatricia Wooding, Legislation Manager, Thames Valley Police About the Author Blackstone's Criminal Practice is written by a distinguished team of contributors, representing the accumulated experience of the academic world, the Bench, the Bar, and the solicitors' profession. The team is headed by Professor David Ormerod QC (Hon) and David Perry QC.