This extensively updated third edition of the widely acclaimed textbook by Andrew Simester and Robert Sullivan has established itself as the leading modern account of English criminal law, combining a detailed and authoritative exposition of the law with a careful exploration of its theoretical underpinnings. It has established itself as a major point of reference in academic writing, both in the UK and abroad, and has been cited in appellate courts throughout the world, including the House of Lords, the Supreme Court of Canada, and the Special Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia. The third edition includes new chapters on criminalization and on international criminal law, as well as more detailed sections on terrorism legislation, criminal damage, and anti-social behaviour orders (ASBOs).