Criminal Litigation & Sentencing

Published in conjunction with The City Law School, the Bar Manuals are written specifically for students on the Bar Professional Training Course by expert teams of practising barristers and current or former tutors. Each manual provides a practical guide to the law, practice, and procedure of the individual subject, and offers clear explanations of the relevant substantive and procedural law. Where appropriate, the manuals contain worked examples, sample documentation, and exercises

Criminal Litigation and Sentencing offers an excellent introduction to the criminal justice system and the rules and procedures which govern the role of the criminal advocate. The manual provides practical guidance on all aspects of a criminal case, from arrest and charge, to trial, appeals, and sentence. Full consideration Is given to criminal proceedings in magistrates', youth, and Crown courts, so that the trainee barrister is fully prepared for practice

Peter Hungerford-Welch, Barrister, Assistant Dean, The City Law School
Robert McPeake, Barrister, Principal Lecturer, The City Law School
Simone Start, Barrister, Senior Lecturer, The City Law School
Nikki Walsh, Solicitor, Senior Lecturer, The City Law School
Robert McPeake, Barrister, Principal Lecturer, The City Law School
Julie Browne, Barrister, Senior Lecturer, The City Law School