An Introduction to Irish Criminal Law

Author: Conor Hanly
Publisher: Gill & MacMillan
ISBN: 9780717159734
Category : Criminal law
Languages : en
Pages : 400

Book Description
Fully revised and updated edition, with a greater focus on standard university criminal law syllabi. All major changes to criminal law up to the end of 2013 are discussed, including: New Legislation Covered in Detail Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Act 2006 Criminal Law (Insanity) Act 2006 Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) (Amendment) Act 2007 Criminal Law (Insanity) Act 2010 Criminal Law (Defence and the Dwelling) Act 2011 Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act 2011 Protection of Life During Pregnancy Act 2013 New Legislation, individual provisions of which will becovered Criminal Justice Act 2006 Criminal Justice Act 2007 Criminal Justice (Human Trafficking) Act 2008 Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009 Criminal Procedure Act 2010 Criminal Justice Act 2011 Criminal Justice (Female Genital Mutilation) Act 2012 Criminal Justice (Withholding of Information on Offences against Children and Vulnerable Adults) Act 2012 Criminal Law (Human Trafficking) (Amendment) Act 2013 Law Reform Commission Papers Report on Homicide: Murder and Involuntary Manslaughter (LRC 87-2008) Report on Defences in Criminal Law (LRC 95-2009) Report on Inchoate Offences (LRC 99-2010) Consultation Paper on Sexual Offences and Capacity to Consent (LRC CP 63-2011) Written For: Law students Legal professional entry exams Social care and social science courses "

Criminal Justice in Ireland

Author: Paul O'Mahony
Publisher: Institute of Public Administration
ISBN: 9781902448718
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 852

Book Description
Comprehensive overview of the Irish criminal justice system, its current problems and its vision for the future. Collection of essays by major office-holders, experienced practitioners, leading academics, legal scholars, sociologists, psychologists, philosophers and educationalists.

Layman's Guide to Irish Law

Author: Teresa Clyne
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781540315182
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 136

Book Description
Maybe you have always had an interest in law, or the Irish Legal System, and just want a manageable book to start you off. Then an introduction to the Irish Legal System is the book for you. Have you ever wanted to know about the law in Ireland but every time you picked up any textbooks or even articles you were completely put off by the terminology.? Were you feeling that you would have to learn a whole new language just to be able to read it, let alone understand it.? Well look no further; my books are compiled so that all of the terminology, rules and principles are explained in plain English, leaving you to enjoy learning about the law in Ireland without the headache of terminology and confounding principles. Welcome to my series of law textbooks for beginners. When you first start reading law, the terminology (wording), doctrines (procedural steps, or tests) or principles (rules) can be overwhelming. This book has been compiled to give you a baseline introduction to the Irish Legal System, "the bones" you could call it, it is not intended to be a complete breakdown of Administrative and Constitutional law. It is a great starter book for those who are new to the subject of Irish law. This book covers topics such as the Irish court system, organs of state, legislative processes, lawyers, the common law, legislation, the European Union, human rights, legal theory, constitutional law and jurisprudence.

Criminal Law in Ireland

Author: Sean E. Quinn
Publisher: Sean E. Quinn
ISBN: 1871509548
Category : Criminal law
Languages : en
Pages : 1890

Book Description

Criminal Law

Author: T. J. McIntyre
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781858004105
Category : Criminal law
Languages : en
Pages : 313

Book Description
Drawing on comparative law from other jurisdictions, this book presents an introduction to Irish criminal law. It pays attention to the reform of the law relating to insanity, and the influence of the European Convention on Human Rights on domestic criminal law. It deals with areas of criminal law typically covered by diploma and degree courses.

Criminal Litigation

Author: Maura Butler
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 0199588791
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 343

Book Description
Criminal Litigation is a comprehensive guide to the evidential and procedural rules and skills of criminal litigation and advocacy. The manual provides effective practice knowledge of the fundamental elements of criminal procedure, with an emphasis on client care issues. It discusses the role of the solicitor at all stages of the criminal process, where the case is disposed of in either the District Court or the Superior Courts. Procedure is explained from both a prosecution and a defence perspective, beginning with arrest and proceeding to trial and beyond, in a sequential manner that reflects the criminal justice process. The law on regulatory crime sometimes referred to as white collar or corporate crime is distinguished, at a time when legislation in this area is being enacted. This third edition has been extensively revised to include new chapters on regulatory crime, bail law and the European arrest warrant procedure. It is essential reading for trainee solicitors on the Professional Practice Course, and an excellent resource for Irish legal practitioners and other actors in the criminal justice system. Online Resource Centre Changes and developments in the area will be covered by regular updates to the Online Resource Centre.

Make that Grade Irish Criminal Law

Author: Kathleen Moore Walsh
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780717137442
Category : Criminal law
Languages : en
Pages : 267

Book Description
A comprehensive outline of Irish Criminal Law.

The victim in the Irish criminal process

Author: Shane Kilcommins
Publisher: Manchester University Press
ISBN: 1526106396
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 153

Book Description
Concern for crime victims has been a growing political issue in improving the legitimacy and success of the criminal justice system through the rhetoric of rights. Since the 1970s there have been numerous reforms and policy documents produced to enhance victims’ satisfaction in the criminal justice system. The Republic of Ireland has seen a sea-change in more recent years from a focus on services for victims to a greater emphasis on procedural rights. The purpose of this book is to chart these reforms against the backdrop of wider political and regional changes emanating from the European Union and the European Court of Human Rights, and to critically examine whether the position of crime victims has actually ameliorated. The book discusses the historical and theoretical concern for crime victims in the criminal justice system, examins the variety of forms of legal and service provision inclusion, amd concludes by analysing the various needs of victims which continue to be unmet.

Layman's Guide to Irish Law

Author: Teresa Clyne
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781530326501
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 142

Book Description
Legal writing in plain English. Law guidebooks using plain English which is easy to understand using clear concise plain wording. Welcome to my series of law guidebooks for beginners.Criminal LawA crime is defined in law in Ireland as an act which may be punished by the State. The way in which a criminal offence is investigated and prosecuted depends on the type of crime involved. For these purposes criminal offences may be described in different ways such as:* Summary offences* Indictable offences* Minor offences* Serious offences* Arrestable offencesThere are two ways criminal offences can be tried in Irish law:* In the lower court (District Court) before a judge without a jury (summary).* In the higher courts (Circuit Criminal Court, Central Criminal Court) before a judge and jury (indictable).Actus Reus Mens Rea Intention What is Criminal Law? Article 40 of the constitution of IrelandSummary and indictable offences Minor and non-minor offencesSerious and non-serious offencesArrestable and non-arrestable offencesAccomplice to CrimePrincipal in CrimeAccessory after the FactDifferences between Crimes and TortsInchoate OffencesIncitementConspiracy AttemptPublic order offences in IrelandIntoxication (being drunk) in a public placeDisorderly conduct in a public placeThreatening, abusive or insulting behaviour in a public placeBegging in an intimidating or threatening manner Distribution or display in a public place of material which is threatening, abusive, insulting or obscene Failure to comply with the direction of a member of An Garda SiochanaWilful obstructionEntering a building, etc, with intent to commit an offenceTrespass on a building, etcRiot Violent disorderAffrayBlackmail, extortion and demanding money with menaces Assault with intent to cause bodily harm or commit an indictable offenceAssault or obstruction of a peace officerAttacks on emergency service personnelIndictable offences:Summary offences:The Prosecution of CrimeDistrict Court Summons ProcedureThe Validity of the SummonsTime Limits for the Issuing of A SummonsIndictable Offences Time LimitsCharge Sheet ProcedureRight to Silence and against Self-incriminationBailArrestsArrest without a warrantEntry and search of a premises to carry out an arrestManner of Arrest Search of the Arrested PersonProcedure after ArrestImmunity from ArrestAn arrestable offence under the Criminal Law Act 1997Section 30 of the Offences Against The State Act 1939Periods of Detention:Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act 1939Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984Section 2 of the Drug Trafficking Act 1996Drug offencesCustoms National Drug TeamPossession of any other controlled drugsGrowing cannabis plants or opium poppiesRegulations regarding opiumPossession of controlled drugs for sale or supply Use of premises, vehicles or vessels for certain activitiesForged or fraudulently altered prescriptionsAttempting or helping others to commit an offence Court-ordered drug treatmentThe Definition of HomicideVoluntary Manslaughter:Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1964, which provides:A life sentence is mandatory for murderCapital PunishmentDeath Penalty FactsManslaughter and ProvocationFatal Assault ManslaughterCriminal NegligenceDuty to ActAct or OmissionEuthanasiaNon-voluntary EuthanasiaTheft, Burglary, Aggravated Burglary and Robbery Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 2001 Actus Reus and Mens Rea of theft Theft, robbery and burglary. Aggravated burglary s. 13 the Criminal Justice Act 2001 Penalty s. 13(3) the Criminal Justice Act 2001 Section 14 Criminal Justice Act 2001The defence of IntoxicationIntoxication by DrugsThe Burden of ProofDefence of MistakeDefence of InsanityFit or unfit to be triedNot guilty by reason of insanityDiminished responsibility in murder casesConstrained ChoiceDefence of Necessity

The Irish Supreme Court

Author: Brice Dickson
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0192512463
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 431

Book Description
This book examines the jurisprudence of the Supreme Court of Ireland since its creation in 1924. It sets out the origins of the Court, explains how it operated during the life of the Irish Free State (1922-1937), and considers how it has developed various fields of law under Ireland's 1937 Constitution, especially after the 're-creation' of the Court in 1961. As well as constitutional law, the book looks at the Court's views on the status and legal system of Northern Ireland, administrative law, criminal justice and personal and family law. There are also chapters on the Supreme Court's interaction with European Union law and with the European Convention on Human Rights. The argument throughout is that, while the Court has been well served by many of its judges, who on occasion have manifested a healthy degree of judicial activism, there are still several legal fields in which the Court has not developed its jurisprudence as clearly or as imaginatively as it might have done. It has often displayed undue conservatism and deference. For many years its performance was hampered by its extreme workload, generated by its inability to control the number of appeals brought to it. However, the creation of a new Court of Appeal in 2014 has freed up the Supreme Court to act in a manner more analogous to that adopted by supreme courts in other common law countries. The Court's future looks bright.