An examination of the major doctrines, principles and rules of the general part of the criminal law of England and Wales and an in-depth study of some specific offences. The following topics will be covered: the sources of criminal law including human rights; actus reus; causation; mens rea; homicide; offences against the person; sexual offences; law of theft and fraud; complicity; corporate liability; inchoate offences; justification and excuse; defences.