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Walsh on Criminal Procedure

Walsh, Dermot (2016) Walsh on Criminal Procedure. Round Hall, Dublin, 2348 pp. ISBN 978-0-414-03504-1. (The full text of this publication is not currently available from this repository. You may be able to access a copy if URLs are provided) (KAR id:58547)

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Abstract

Walsh on Criminal Procedure is a comprehensive treatment of all aspects of criminal procedure from police powers of investigation right through to post-sentencing processes. The second edition responds to recent developments by offering a comprehensive, expert and accessible analysis of all aspects of Irish criminal procedure. A consistent theme throughout is an emphasis on comprehensive detail and clarity with the needs of both prosecution and defence in mind. New to this Edition * Nine new chapters, including: Basic principles and values; Criminal justice institutions; Jurisdiction; Surveillance; Initiation of criminal proceedings; and District Court proceedings and trial. * Major expansion of the chapter on Sentencing to incorporate the increase in range of: direct sentencing options and requirements; ancillary sentencing options; post-sentencing orders; and forfeiture and confiscation * Major expansion of the chapter on 'Appeals' to include the range of options for the DPP to challenge acquittals * Major expansion of chapters on Garda powers and procedures to include increase in range and substance of Garda powers on: detention; encroaching on right to silence; accessing evidence; retaining print and DNA evidence; and stop and search * Expansion of bail chapter to include: further restrictions; disclosure obligations, and monitoring * Expansion of trial evidence chapter to include developments on: admissibility of witness statements; admissibility of Garda opinion evidence; presumptions; admissibility of electronically recorded evidence; advance disclosure of expert evidence; and disposal of property to be used as evidence * Coverage of investigative and law enforcement powers of a wider range of agencies, including: Revenue Commissioners, Immigration officers, social welfare officers and fisheries officers. * More substantive treatment of relevant jurisprudence from the European Court of Human Rights

Item Type: Book
Subjects: K Law
Divisions: Divisions > Division for the Study of Law, Society and Social Justice > Kent Law School
Depositing User: Sarah Saines
Date Deposited: 10 Nov 2016 17:08 UTC
Last Modified: 17 Aug 2022 12:21 UTC
Resource URI: https://kar.kent.ac.uk/id/eprint/58547 (The current URI for this page, for reference purposes)

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