"Now in its 4th edition, this textbook on Scots criminal law has been fully updated and revised to reflect the onward progress of the law since the last edition in 2003. The subject area has seen considerable movement in this time period with both case law and legislative development." "Key additions to the text include coverage of the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007 and the Road Safety Act 2006. Cases reviewed within the book now include Transco Plc v HM Advocate and Webster v Dominick, making the text current and fully relevant for today's Scots law student and practitioner." "Criminal Law 4th Edition offers up-to-date coverage of the criminal law of Scotland in a compact and accessible form, relied upon for years by students attending criminal law classes at Scottish universities and colleges. The full scope of the text makes Criminal Law 4th Edition also of great interest to those familiar with Scots criminal law, who wish a concise modern guide on the subject."--BOOK JACKET.