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APR IL 1979
book
the treatment in the latter is obviously more
relevant to a practitioner. The chapter on traffic offences
seemed short when compared with the Smith and Hogan
text; individual cases are quoted more liberally and
receive more analysis in Smith and Hogan. However,
Glanville Williams does mention cases
he gives
references at the bottom of the page but does not go in so
much for quoting from them in the body of the text.
There remain two items to mention. There are over
200 pages devoted to defences this is surely longer than
in most texts. Each defence receives generous treatment
and not least the section on "discipline and authority".
The logical expose here is rewarding
a perfect example
of the question and answer motif with its questions so
often prefaced by the word "suppose". The second item
to mention is the complete lack of procedural matters.
Thus there is nothing on summary hearings, preliminary
examinations, appeals, state side applications or bail.
To summarise therefore, this Textbook of Criminal
Law is excellent for an in-depth analysis of this field of
law as it applies to the human condition. It opens the
mind by its criticism and its presentation of alternatives.
It falls short in that in some respects it fails to dissect
cases enough. It is not strong on procedure and omits
treatment of some offences. It is not so much a
practitioners books perhaps, though it will be useful for
references. However it will be of great value to legislators,
social workers, students, etc.
in fact to anyone
interested in rationale behind the criminal law.
Brendan Garvan
BNP
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February 26, 1979 at a reception to mark the launching
of FASACH, an association designed to develop a range
of legal services for those wishing to conduct such
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Under the patronage of Mr. Justice Brian Walsh,
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