Description

Techniques of legal analysis and definition in relation to crime are discussed in depth and set in the context of contemporary Nigeria society. Reference is made to important new case decisions while the general principles of the law are examined in chapters on the legal elements of an offense and criminal responsibilty.

Specific offences such as homicide, assault, theft, unlawful assembly and corruption are all included and the descriprition of the rules of substantive law is interpersed with comments and suggestions for reform