Regularly updated since its first publication, "Geldart" has over the years established itself as a standard account of English law. A full exposition of the modern law set within its historical context, it remains indispensable to student and layman alike. For this new edition, the editor has rewritten substantial parts of the book to reflect the reforms enacted by Parliament and the decisions taken by the courts since the publication of the last edition in 1975. These include, among many others, those relating to homicide, blasphemy, and fundamental breach of contract.