Taylor on Criminal Appeals (2ed)

This new edition of Taylor on Appeals provides a detailed examination of the law and practice relating to criminal appeals.

Written by a team of barristers with unparalleled experience of appellate practice, this book offers thoughtful coverage of all kinds of criminal appeals, ranging from magistrates appeals to the Crown Court up to the Court of Appeal (Criminal Division), the Supreme Court, and the Privy Council.

The first edition (published in 2001) was quoted in judgments of the Court of Appeal (Criminal Division), House of Lords, Privy Council, and High Court of Australia.

• The only text to provide a detailed examination of the law and practice relating to a wide range of criminal appeals
• Provides in-depth analysis of all kinds of criminal appeals including the Crown Court, the Court of Appeal (Criminal Division), Supreme Court and Privy Council, case-stated appeals, judicial review, and the CCRC
• Includes extensive guidance of procedural aspects of the appeal system, as well as precedents, legislative, and procedural extracts
• Written by a team of barristers experienced in appellate practice, led by Paul Taylor, guaranteeing unique insight and invaluable practical guidance

New to this edition

• Provides comprehensive coverage of the Court of Appeals approach to hearsay, bad character, fresh evidence, and issues under the Human Rights Act 1998
• Offers extensive analysis of sentencing appeals involving IPPs, life sentences, and young offenders
• Includes chapters on Prosecution appeals and Public funding for criminal appeals and the CCRC