This new series of Key Facts Key Cases is built on the two well- known series, Key Facts and Key Cases. Each title in the Key Facts series now incorporates a Key Cases section at the end of most chapters, which is designed to give a clear understanding of important cases. This is useful when studying a new topic and invaluable as a revision aid. Each case is broken down into fact and law. In addition, many cases are extended by the use of important extracts from the judgment or by comment or by highlighting problems. In some instances, students are reminded that there is a link to other cases or material. If the link case is in another part of the book, the reference will be clearly shown. Some links will be to additional cases or materials that do not feature in the book. The basic Key Facts sections are a practical and complete revision aid that can be used by students of law courses at all levels from A-level to degree and beyond, and in professional and vocational courses. They are designed to give a clear view of each subject. This will be useful to students when tackling new topics and is invaluable as a revision aid. Most chapters open with an outline in diagram form of the points covered in that chapter. The points are then developed in a structured list form to make learning easier. Supporting cases are given throughout by name and for some complex areas facts are given to reinforce the point being made. The most important cases are then given in more detail. The cases that feature in the Key Cases sections are given in blue in the ordinary text to alert students to that fact. The Key Facts Key Cases series aims to accommodate the syllabus content of most qualifi cations in a subject area, using many visual learning aids. Some areas of criminal law are very complex and this book helps students by breaking down each topic into key points. This is done for the general principles such as actus reus and mens rea and also for the specifi c offences. The topics covered make it a useful resource for criminal law components of degree courses, ILEX courses and A-level specifi cations.