Blackstone's Criminal Practice 2008 provides in a single, well-referenced and affordable volume all the material truly essential to criminal practice in all criminal courts. Expert commentary of uncompromising quality has ensured the book's position as a leading reference for the criminal criminal practitioner. New General Editors Lord Justice Hooper and Professor David Ormerod lead a team of expert academic and practitioner contributors, offering authoritative, clear and comprehensive guidance and analysis on all aspects of criminal court practice. The 2008 edition has been fully updated and revised to cover essential new legislation.