The Fraud Act 2006: some early observations and comparisons with the former law

Provides a detailed analysis of the Fraud Act 2006 provisions on the offence of fraud by false representation (s.2) and the offence of obtaining services dishonestly (s.11) and assesses the extent to which they address problems arising in connection with the former deception offences under the Theft Acts 1968 and 1978. [From Legal Journals Index]

Female rape: an ongoing concern: strategies for improving reporting and conviction levels

Considers the reasons for the low rate of reported female rape. Examines statistics on reported rape and rape convictions. Reviews reasons for the low rate of reported rape progressing to trial and low conviction rates. Comments on substantive and evidential measures introduced to improve conviction rates and on measures to improve the level of reported rape and reported cases progressing to trial. Assesses the impact of the measures. [From Legal Journals Index]

[Book review] Complex Cases: Perspectives on the Netherlands Criminal Justice System

Review of: Complex Cases: Perspectives on the Netherlands Criminal Justice System. (Eds.) M. Malsch & J.F. Nijboer. Thela Thesis Publishers (2000)