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Product Description Blackstone's Criminal Practice 2008 provides a well-referenced, and affordable volume of all 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 lawyer. The2008 edition has been fully updated and revised to cover essential new legislation. New General Editors Lord Justice Hooper and Professor David Ormerod lead a team of expert academic and attorney contributors, offering authoritative, clear and comprehensive guidance and analysis on all aspects ofcriminal court practice. Structured for clarity and ease of use, the book is divided into six substantive Parts (A to F) and ten appendices including up-to-date text of the Criminal Procedure Rules, PACE Codes, Disclosure materials, and A-G Guidelines.The 2008 edition has been fully updated and revised to cover recent legislative changes including; the Fraud Act 2006; the Companies Act 2006; the Police and Justice Act 2006; the Road Safety Act 2006; the Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006; the Serious and organised Crime Act 2007; amendments to theCPR; and new sentencing guidelines from the SGC, including those on sexual offences, breach of protective orders, and domestic violence.The CD-ROM includes the benefit of additional material including; the full and updated texts of key statutes from 1996-2006, the Crown Prosecution Services Changing Standards and Casework Guidelines, and the Magistrates' Court Sentencing Guidelines.Free online monthly update - organised by date and by Part and cross-referenced to the main work, with links to the full text of relevant judgments and legislationBlackstone's Criminal Practice Bulletin - free quarterly newsletter designed to alert attorneys to key developments in criminal law and sentencingThe CD-ROM can be purchased separately or together with the book as a pack. About the Author Blackstone's Criminal Practice is written by a distinguished team of contributors, representing the accumulated experience of the Bench, the Bar, the solicitors' profession, and the academic world. The team is headed by Lord Justice Hooper and Professor David Ormerod.