Product Description Led by The Right Honourable Sir Anthony Hooper and David Ormerod QC (Hon), 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'sCriminal 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 latestdevelopments in criminal law and procedure. Review Review from previous edition: "I direct counsel to Blackstone's Criminal Practice first - Archbold cannot rival it in terms of detailed coverage and commentary" ―HHJ Roberts, Central Criminal Court"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" ―HHJ Pardoe QC,Snaresbrook Crown Court"A most valuable reference guide. I would not be without it." ―HHJ Radford, Snaresbrook Crown Court"Easy to read and not only extremely useful for advocates but could be a vital quick reference for legal advisors and magistrates" ―John Thornhill JP, The Magistrate"The enormous breadth of experience and expertise of the academic and practitioner contributors is everywhere evident" ―Robin Booth, The London Advocate"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!" ―Patricia 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 Sir Anthony Hooper and Professor David Ormerod.