Hayes & Eburn Criminal Law and Procedure in New South Wales explains and discusses the principles underpinning New South Wales criminal law and procedure. It provides the fundamental source material required to develop a working understanding in both students and practitioners. It examines the substantive law in a procedural and evidentiary context. The authors provide a thorough grounding in the basic principles of the criminal justice system then discuss the detail of their application in a range of discrete contexts. The book also introduces and examines the principal authorities and statutory provisions governing the practice of criminal law in New South Wales.
The eighth edition has been fully revised throughout and a new chapter on ‘Summary Offences’ has been added. Recent developments in case law and legislation discussed include:
introduction of Div 6A offences relating to abusive behaviour towards intimate partners (Crimes Legislation Amendment (Coercive Control) Act 2022)
consideration of the power to strip search without a warrant under Law Enforcement (Powers and Responsibilities) Act 2002 ss 31-34A
criminal procedure changes due to adoption of police Body-Worn Video
introduction of s 22C in the Bail Act 2013
Features
Thorough discussion of applicable principles and statutory provisions
Strong focus on the jurisprudence of the New South Wales criminal courts
Flowcharts Introduce the reader to the framework of general principles
Includes plentiful examples and tutorial questions for discussion
Related Titles
Harfield, Hamilton & Teshome, LexisNexis Study Guide: Criminal Law for Common Law States, 2nd edition
Hickie, Lloyd & Beaumont, LexisNexis Questions & Answers: Criminal Law for Common Law States, 4th edition
Ilanli, Quick Reference Card: Criminal Law for the Common Law States, 3rd edition
Howie & Johnson, LexisNexis Annotated Acts: Annotated Criminal Legislation New South Wales, 2024-2025
By:
Paul Sattler
Imprint: LexisNexis Butterworths Australia
Country of Publication: Australia
Edition: 8th edition
Weight: 2.450kg
ISBN: 9780409361957
ISBN 10: 040936195X
Publication Date: 13 November 2025
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
1. General principles 2. Murder 3. Voluntary manslaughter 4. Involuntary manslaughter 5. Non-fatal offences against the person 6. Sexual offences 7. Summary Offences 8. Drug Offences 9. Stealing and other property offences 10. Mental illness, voluntariness, automatism and intoxication 11. Duress, necessity and self-defence 12. Attempt, conspiracy and complicity 13. Criminal procedure and evidence — Part 1 14. Criminal procedure and evidence — Part 2
