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Criminal law and evidenceThe British Firearms Law HandbookSeventh EditionLaura Saunsbury, Nick DohertyNEWThis book is devoted exclusively to the law relating tothe use of guns. In it the ordinary person who handlesguns will find all the requirements of the law whichhe needs to know, and those who have to enforce thelaw will find it of invaluable assistance to them in theirwork.Issues addressed include: shooting game, protectedbirds and animals, guns for sport, rifle clubs, thetenant’s right to shoot, the definitions of firearmsand ammunition (including prohibited weapons andimitation firearms), the licensing of firearms, howto obtain a license and how to appeal a refusal orrevocation, young people and guns, poaching, andcriminal offences relating to firearms and ammunition.Useful appendices complete the book.Sweet & Maxwell UKDec 2011 9780414044982 PaperbackHK$436their manufacture, possession and use, importing,exporting, rules of evidence and police powers, as wellas rules pertaining to offences of money laundering,sentencing and confiscation.Offers a balance of UK drugs law in their internationalcontextExplains complex concepts of drug laws clearlyProvides practical guidance as well as legal theoryIncludes information on various substances, including‘Legal Highs’Covers the impact of the Medicines Act 1968Provides helpful flow charts, diagrams showingmechanics of confiscation, summary of controlsunder existing drug legislation and tables highlightinginvaluable statistical materialWritten by one of the most prominent legalpractitioners in this areaSweet & Maxwell UKDec 2011 9780414045170 HardbackHK$1,794Crown Court Index 2012Thirty-second EditionHis Honour Ian McLean, His Honour Judge John DixonNEWThe Crown Court Index 2012 is your essential index ofcommon penalties and formalities in cases tried onindictment or committed for sentence in the CrownCourt as well as appeals in criminal proceedings.Each section presents an accurate and concisestatement of the law, with a simple A-Z formatand tinted thumb tabs which help you locate theinformation you need quickly and easily.Sweet & Maxwell UKNov 2011 9780414047716 HardbackHK$1,949Misuse of Drugs and Drug TraffickingOffencesSixth EditionRudi Fortson, QCAn invaluable and detailed guide to all aspectsof the criminal law relating to drugs, includingNEWCrime and Justice: A Guide to CriminologyFourth EditionMarinella Marmo, Willem de Lint, Darren PalmerNEWCrime and Justice: a Guide to Criminology hasbeen for many years a leading Australian textbookfor undergraduate and postgraduate studentsapproaching this subject for the first time. Thecontributors are well known research academics inAustralia who contribute to the criminological debateat national and international levels.Fully revised and updated, this Fourth Editionoffers a comprehensive guide in criminal justice andcriminology that is well suited to a dual-semesterapproach. It covers a wide range of topics including:different forms of crimes – from street crime to statecrime and international crimes; who commits crimesand who are the victims of crimes; and how societyresponds to crime. This book offers a balance betweencritical and administrative criminological traditions toadd to the discourse of crime and justice in the twentyfirstcentury.This Fourth Edition, with 22 new authors and 15returning authors, features 6 new chapters. Thisrevised edition offers clear, accessible material, witha number of relevant and up-to-date case studies,176+852 3762 3222 www.sweetandmaxwell.com.hk smhk.salesenquiries@thomsonreuters.comPrices are correct at time of going to press, but may be subject to change without prior notification