Essential Criminal Law and Criminal Practice for SQE1 explains the key principles of criminal law, criminal practice and ethics in a clear, concise and easy-to-follow style. Principles are introduced and illustrated with reference to practical examples. It is split into three parts: 1) the criminal law 2) criminal practice and 3) useful/illustrative cases which have established or illustrated an important part of the criminal law.

The book provides a clear and structured approach with opportunities to apply the relevant principles to the law. It also includes a range of interactive features, including:

• Revision points: each chapter concludes with a concise list of key revision points


• Key terms to progressively build and consolidate your understanding


• Multiple choice questions: each section of the book provides multiple choice questions following the SQE1 question format (with answers to enable you to test your knowledge). Further multiple choice questions and answers are also provided on the companion website

Part of a series of books aimed at those who are preparing for SQE1, this concise and accessible text provides a clear understanding of the Criminal Law and Criminal Practice elements of SQE1, including the standard of ethical and professional conduct that you will need to adhere to as a solicitor, and enables you to test your assessment skills