Rook and Ward on Sexual Offences: Law & Practice 6th ed

The leading work on sexual offences, Rook & Ward on Sexual Offences provides coverage of the most up to date legislation including the latest amendments to the Sexual Offences Act 2003 and important developments in respect of evidence, current practice and procedure. It is an essential tool for all those involved in prosecuting, defending and trying sexual offence cases, including lawyers, police and medical practitioners.

The 6th edition brings the work fully up to date with all the latest developments, including new chapters on:

• Image based sexual abuse.
• Sexual offences in the military context.
• Sexual offences in Scotland.
• Sexual offences and violence as international crimes.
• New chapter to assist those conducting Parole Hearings on the assessment and rehabilitation of people convicted of sexual offences after sentencing.

Authored by a team of expert contributors led by HH Peter Rook QC and Robert Ward CBE QC