Sexual Offences Law and Context

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Synopsis

Sexual Offences: Law and Context presents the substantive law governing sexual offending in England and Wales in its socio-legal and historical context. It outlines the complexities of the Sexual Offences Act 2003, associated pieces of legislation and the common law offences in a clear, linear narrative.
The book highlights and discusses key themes in the contemporary law including rape and consent, sexual offences against children, abuse of people with mental disorders, pornography offences, and prostitution. It offers a critical discussion of challenges for the law and potential ways forward for the future.
Designed to be a comprehensive overview, Sexual Offences: Law and Context will be an invaluable resource for students of law and criminology taking courses on sexual offences or pursuing research in this area.

Book details

Author:
Samantha Pegg, Anne Davies
ISBN:
9781317616405
Related ISBNs:
9781315751856, 9781138806078, 9781138806078, 9781138806061, 9781138806061, 9781138806061, 9781315751856, 9781138806078
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
Pages:
218
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
No
Date of addition:
2019-04-22
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2016
Copyright by:
N/A 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Law, Legal Issues and Ethics, Nonfiction