Description

Crime and criminal behaviour have evolved in tandem with societal growth and increasing social complexity.

Deviant behaviour in democratic societies continues to prompt debate and interdisciplinary criminological inquiry.

Theories of crime causation draw on biological, psychological, and sociological perspectives to explain offending.

Criminal law requires balancing justice for victims with safeguarding the rights of the accused.

The book adopts a socio-legal lens to examine emerging domains of criminal law and the limitations of existing regimes.

It explores the role of human rights law and institutions in securing remedies for victims of criminal activities.

Each chapter incorporates pedagogical tools, including web resources and discussion questions.

The text traces the historical evolution and contemporary transformation of criminal law.

Technological change, globalization, and shifting social values have redefined modern criminal justice challenges.

New forms of crime—such as cybercrime, financial fraud, identity theft, environmental offences, and AI-related crimes—demand innovative legal responses.