Criminal Responsibility: A Comparative Study

A Comparative Study offers an in-depth, scholarly exploration into the constituent elements of crime through a comparative lens. This essential text bridges the gap between historical legal foundations and modern practice, meticulously examining English Common Law, the Malaysian Penal Code, and Islamic Law.

The book is structured into six comprehensive chapters, taking the reader from the conceptual backgrounds of the French Revolution to the intricate modern definitions of criminal intent and liability. It serves as a vital resource for law students, practitioners, and academics seeking a nuanced understanding of how different legal systems define and prosecute criminal acts.

Features & Key Topics

• Comparative Analysis: Provides a side-by-side study of English Common Law, Malaysian Law, and Islamic Criminal Law.
• Historical Context: Analyzes criminal responsibility before and after the French Revolution.
• The Elements of Crime: Detailed breakdown of actus reus (physical conduct) and mens rea (mental state).
• Mental Elements in Islamic Law: In-depth investigation into intention, motive, recklessness, and negligence.
• Strict Liability: A multi-part analysis of strict liability principles across different jurisdictions.
• Expert Authorship: Written by senior faculty members and legal experts from Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali (UNISSA).

Benefits

• Academic Excellence: Perfect for university-level law courses and specialized research in comparative jurisprudence.
• Unique Perspective: Offers rare insights into the intersection of Shariah law and Western legal traditions.
• Comprehensive Scope: Covers everything from basic definitions to complex liability theories in one volume.

Product Details

Publisher: UNISSA Press
ISBN-13: 9789991711728
Format: Paperback / Academic Textbook
Language: English