Archbold Magistrates' Courts Criminal Practice 2011

Bringing you the authority, trust and reassurance you would expect from Archbold,but designed specifically for the magistrates' court, Archbold Magistrates' Courts Criminal Practice 2011 arms you with all the expertise you need to successfully practice in the magistrates' court. * Covers all criminal matters dealt with in themagistrates' court * Follows a chronological order, so that you can find the information you need quickly * Gives you the law and procedures from those who really understand how it works * Provides practical guidance on substantive law, showing what the prosecution must prove, defences and sentencing for each offence * Includes full citation of authorities from statute and case law which can be cited in court * Features specialist coverage of youth courts, with guidance on proceedings and the regime for vulnerable witnesses * Sets out how to deal with mentally disordered offenders, showing what special arrangements apply * Contains flowcharts, procedural checklists, core statutory material, Codes, Rules and Practice Directions for ease of reference * Ensures portability with a one-volume format, ideal for court use * Keeps you up to date with a supplementation service WHAT'S NEW FOR THE 2011 EDITION? The new 7th edition incorporates all relevant changes brought about by the Coroners and Justice Act 2009, the Policing and Crime Act 2009 and the Crime and Security Act 2010 as they affect bail, evidential matters, sexual offences and police powers. It also tracks all the various changes implemented by the Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008 to date. A full copy of the Criminal Procedure Rules 2010 is included as well as the new Code for Crown Prosecutors, and the PACE Codes, printed in an updated version and incorporating changes relating to digitally recorded interviews. A copy of the Sentencing Guidelines Council definitive guidelines on the overarching principles and general approach to be applied in the sentencing of youths is now included. In addition, the considerable case law on the evidential provisions of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 as regards bad character evidence and hearsay, and a selection of the most important developments are included.