Criminal Law English

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The app is designed for upper-intermediate and advanced learners of English who wish to improve their linguistic proficiency while developing a deeper understanding of the language of criminal law. It is particularly suitable for learners seeking to strengthen: - the acquisition and accurate use of criminal law terminology; - advanced reading and listening comprehension skills; - the ability to understand and analyse criminal cases, legislation, and legal reasoning; - familiarity with the language used by criminal practitioners in court. The app features a wide range of exercises, including the analysis of landmark criminal cases, statutory provisions, and listening activities based on authentic legal materials. Rather than relying on artificial legal English exercises, it uses realistic tasks drawn from real legal sources, including court judgments, legislation, and law textbooks. Every exercise serves a practical purpose and introduces vocabulary, collocations, and legal concepts that English criminal lawyers genuinely use in professional practice. The topics covered in this app include: 1. The Nature and Structure of Criminal Liability 2. The Elements of an Offence 3. Actus Reus and Liability for Omissions 4. Causation in Criminal Law 5. Mens Rea 6. Complicity 7. Offences against Property 8. Defences to Criminal Liability 9. Police Powers 10. Criminal Procedure This app is an English-language learning resource and must not be relied upon as a source of legal advice.