Mason’s Forensic Medicine and the Law

Professor Helen Whitwell, Katy Thorne KC, Dr Alexander Kolar , Mr Paul Harvey

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Bloomsbury Professional
30 June 2023

Criminal law & procedure; Personal injury; Forensic medicine

This is the leading work on forensic medicine and the law in the UK. Written by a team of leading legal practitioners, pathologists and other experts, this Seventh Edition has been fully revised to bring it up to date with the latest legal, medical and scientific developments.

It is the only book directed at both the legal practitioner and the expert medical witness. It provides unique commentary on the law in all three UK jurisdictions: England and Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland. It guides experts on their role and duties to the courts and highlights areas of current scientific and legal controversy with additional reference sources.

In addition to two new chapters on forensic psychiatry and forensic science, the Seventh Edition includes updates and new material on:

- Introduction to medicine, the systems of the body and autopsy procedure

- Forensic medicine covering assaults, firearms, head injuries, road traffic collisions, falls, asphyxia, drowning, hypothermia, and heat and electricity

- Sexual offences, deaths in detention, forensic odontology and toxicology

- Guidance for the expert medical witness on giving evidence in the UK courts, covering the UK’s criminal justice systems, coroners’ courts and fatal accident inquiries

This title is included in Bloomsbury Professional's Personal Injury Law online service.

By: Professor Helen Whitwell, Katy Thorne KC, Dr Alexander Kolar, Mr Paul Harvey
Imprint: Bloomsbury Professional
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 7th edition
Dimensions: Height: 248mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 25mm
Weight: 2.040kg
ISBN: 9781526521323
ISBN 10: 1526521326
Pages: 584
Publication Date: 30 June 2023
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Helen Whitwell is formerly Professor of Forensic Pathology, University of Sheffield and a forensic pathologist registered with the Home Office (England and Wales). She has extensive experience in forensic pathology and forensic neuropathology, both in the UK and internationally. Katy Thorne KC is a criminal defence and inquest barrister at Doughty Street Chambers. She sits as an Assistant Coroner and a Mental Health Tribunal Judge and is a member of the Westminster Commission on Forensic Science. Alexander Kolar is a forensic pathologist registered with the Home Office (England and Wales). He has extensive expertise in forensic pathology at a national and international level. Paul Harvey is a barrister at Doughty Street Chambers and an advocate at Arnot Manderson Advocates, Edinburgh. He is currently serving as an advocate depute, prosecuting serious crime in the High Court of Justiciary, Scotland

Reviews for Mason’s Forensic Medicine and the Law

When originally published the book was groundbreaking. It … has remained the pre-eminent forensic medicine textbook for generations of lawyers. This latest edition maintains the high standards of clarity and insight … As updated, it simply cannot be bettered as a rich source of invaluable guidance for lawyers in the sometimes complex area of forensic medicine. -- David J Dickson * Journal of the Law Society of Scotland * Mason's Forensic Medicine for Lawyers remains a most valuable addition to the practitioner's law library, whether for a criminal trial; or for a civil personal injury claim... -- Sally Ramage * The Criminal Lawyer * ...a welcome, and welcoming, guide to medicine and medical issues presented by the interaction between law and what is a daunting and complex topic...The book navigates practitioners through complex issues with reference to clearly drawn diagrams and simple explanations, seemingly neither patronising nor inappropriately assuming knowledge...packs a lot in for a relatively modest price. It is a useful addition to every chambers or firm. -- Dan Bunting * UK Criminal Law Blog *