Criminal defences in Malaysia and Singapore

This book comprises a detailed examination of criminal defences contained in the Penal Codes of Malaysia and Singapore. Each chapter commences with a historical development of the defence under consideration, followed by placing the defence within a theoretical framework. The elements of the defence...

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Main Author: Yeo, Stanley Meng Heong (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Kelana Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia Malayan Law Journal Sdn Bhd 2005
©2005
Edition:Third Print
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Summary:This book comprises a detailed examination of criminal defences contained in the Penal Codes of Malaysia and Singapore. Each chapter commences with a historical development of the defence under consideration, followed by placing the defence within a theoretical framework. The elements of the defence are then critically evaluated. With a concluding part on law reform. All major cases from India and certain common law jurisdictions which shed light on the defences
Item Description:"The law as at 31st January 2005"--Pref
"Table of cases": p xv-xxix
"Table of statutes": p xxxi-xxxv
Physical Description:xxxv, 354 pages illustrations 25 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and indexes
ISBN:9679626474