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Archbold: Criminal Pleading, Evidence and Practice 2007


Archbold: Criminal Pleading, Evidence and Practice 2007

The essential work for Crown Court Practice is back with a brand new edition Providing all the material needed when preparing for and during a trial, Archbold: Criminal Pleading, Evidence and Practice 2007 is the essential work for Crown Court practice. Including detailed coverage of both law and procedure in the Crown Court, it has everything required, from indictment to appeal. An eminent author team, headed by James Richardson, brings together experience of every aspect of criminal law and practice to ensure unrivalled quality and attention to detail.

Fully revised with the latest developments

Available in November 2006, Archbold 2007 has been fully revised and updated with recent important changes.

Statutes
  • Criminal Defence Service Act 2006
  • Racial and Religious Hatred Act 2006
  • Terrorism Act 2006


  • Statutory Instruments including
  • Costs in Criminal Cases (General) (Amendment) Regulations 2005
  • Criminal Defence Service (Funding) (Amendment) Order 2005
  • Criminal Defence Service (Funding) (Amendment) Order 2006
  • Criminal Defence Service (General) (No. 2) (Amendment) Regulations 2005
  • Criminal Justice Act 1988 (Reviews of Sentencing) Order 2006
  • Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2006
  • Football Spectators (Prescription) (Amendment) Order 2006
  • Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (Money Laundering: Exceptions to Overseas Conduct Defence) Order 2006
  • Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 and Money Laundering Regulations (Amendment) Order 2006
  • Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 (Appeals under Section 74) Order 2006


  • Codes of Practice
  • Revised Code of Practice A (stop and search)
  • Revised Code of Practice C (detention, treatment and questioning of persons by police officers)
  • New Code of Practice H (detention, treatment and questioning by police officers of persons under section 41 of, and Schedule 8 to, the Terrorism Act 2006)


  • Sentencing Guidelines
  • Definitive guideline on robbery issued by Sentencing Guidelines Council


  • Plus many new cases and much more.

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    Stay one step ahead

    Archbold's unique updating service means that you're always up-to-date with the latest developments. During 2007, your Archbold service will keep you informed of developments in statute and case law, plus new SIs and Practice Directions. As usual, Supplement 1 is supplied with your mainwork and further supplements publish in spring and summer 2007. In addition, regular issues of Archbold News provide case updates, articles and topical commentary. Back to top

    Different formats to suit your needs

    Archbold: Criminal Pleading, Evidence and Practice 2007 is available in print and CD-ROM to facilitate your research. You can invest in both print and CD at a special bundle price, ensuring ease of access during case preparation and in court. With superior search functionality, the CD-ROM gives you even quicker access to the information you need, helping you get the most out of your research, not to mention making it all look effortless. Back to top

    Unrivalled authorship

    James Richardson, General Editor is a barrister at 23 Essex Street. He heads a highly experienced team of specialist editors who are leading practitioners in their areas.

    Dr David Thomas QC, Consultant Sentencing Editor, is regarded as the foremost authority on sentencing. He is the General Editor of Current Sentencing Practice and Criminal Appeal Reports (Sentencing); Sentencing Editor of Criminal Law Review and author of the Sentencing Referencer 2005/2006.

    Contributing Editors

    William Carter, 1 Paper Buildings
    Julian Christopher, 5 Paper Buildings
    Sarah Campbell, 23 Essex Street
    Mrs Justice Dobbs
    Ben Emmerson QC, Matrix Chambers
    Martin Evans, 5 Paper Buildings
    Danny Friedman, Matrix Chambers
    Nicholas Hilliard, 6 King's Bench Walk, Senior Treasury Counsel
    Mark Lucraft QC, 18 Red Lion Court
    Helen Malcolm QC, 3 Raymond Buildings
    Clare Montgomery QC, Matrix Chambers
    Antony Shaw QC, 18 Red Lion Court
    Stephen Shay, 1 King's Bench Walk
    Peter Thornton QC, Doughty Street Chambers
    James Turner QC, 1 King's Bench Walk

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    Complete Coverage

    1. The Indictment
    2. The Criminal Jurisdiction of the Crown Court
    3. Bail, Appearance of Accused for Trial, Presence During Trial
    4. Trial
    5. Sentences and Orders on Conviction
    6. Costs and Criminal Defence Service
    7. Criminal Appeal
    8. Oral Testimony of Witnesses
    9. Documentary and Real Evidence
    10. Miscellaneous Sources of Evidence
    11. Hearsay Evidence
    12. Privilege, Public Interest Immunity and Disclosure
    13. Evidence of Bad Character
    14. Evidence of Identification
    15. Investigatory Powers; Confessions; Discretion to Exclude Evidence, etc.
    16. Human Rights
    17. The Mental Element in Crime
    18. Principals and Secondary Parties
    19. Offences Against the Person
    20. Sexual Offences
    21. Offences under the Theft Acts 1968 and 1978
    22. Forgery, Personation and Cheating
    23. Criminal Damage and Kindred Offences
    24. Firearms and Offensive Weapons
    25. Offences Against the Crown and Government
    26. Harmful or Dangerous Drugs
    27. Blasphemy and Blasphemous Libel
    28. Offences against Public Justice
    29. Public Order Offences
    30. Commerce, Financial Markets and Insolvency
    31. Offences against Public Morals and Policy
    32. Motor Vehicle Offences
    33. Money Laundering Offences
    34. Conspiracy, Incitement and Attempt to Commit Crime
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    Your Archbold options

    The Archbold 2007 service comprises the publication of the mainwork together with the first supplement in November 2006. Subsequent supplements are published in spring and summer 2007. Subscribers also receive regular copies of Archbold News from November 2006 onwards.

    Print

    Service Option 1 - single payment

    Comprises the mainwork and all the supplements supplied automatically on publication, plus issues of Archbold News

    Total price: £335

    Order Option 1

    Service Option 2 - separate payments

    You can purchase all elements of Service Option 1 separately as follows:

    • £295 for the mainwork and first supplement, published in November 2006
    • £41 for the second supplement, published in Spring 2007
    • £41 for the third supplement, published in Summer 2007

    If you choose to solely purchase the mainwork with the first supplement (rather than the full Service Option 1 above), purchase of the second and third supplements is optional, and you will be invited to place your order for these in advance of their publication. You will also receive the issues of Archbold News

    Total price: £377 (if you purchase all of the separate elements)

    Order Option 2

    CD-ROM

    Includes a CD-ROM containing the mainwork and first supplement in November 2006, plus two replacement CDs in spring and summer 2007 updating the mainwork, with the contents of supplements two and three, plus issues of Archbold News.

    Total price: £246.75 inc VAT

    Or: £105.75 inc VAT if purchased in addition to Print Service Option 1 above

    The CD can also be networked - please call 0845 600 9355 for details.

    Order the CD-ROM

    Print and CD-ROM

    Combines Print Service Option 1 and CD-ROM as above

    Total price: £440.75 inc VAT

    Order Print Service Option 1 and CD-ROM

    Archbold 2007 publishes in November 2006. Call 0845 600 9355 or click on your chosen option above to order.

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