Foreword

• Author: Martin L. Friedland
• Profession: Professor of Law and University Professor Emeritus. University of Toronto
• Pages: 19-19

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FOR E WOR D

It is a great pleasure to write this foreword to the fourth edition of my

colleague Kent Roach’s book, Criminal Law. There is no Canadian book

like it and all those studying crimin al law will be indebted to Professor

Roach for his very readable and careful analysis of Canadi an crim inal

law. This book will be an excellent companion for student s i n c rim-

inal law courses both in the law schools and criminology and cr iminal

justice departments. A s is demonstrated by its citation by the Supreme

Court and other courts, even judges and seasoned crimin al lawyers

will benef‌it from read ing the thoughtful v iews on the basic principles

of criminal law articulated in this book. In addition, it deals with many

new developments in criminal law, such as new provisions rel ating to

corporate liability and new terrorism offences including the f‌irst two

convictions under the Anti-Terrorism Act. The fourth edition offers a

new chapter that provides a helpful examination of selected cr iminal

offences, including homicide offences, sexual assault, property, and

terrorism offences. The fact th at Professor Roach has acted as counsel

in a number of important Charter and sentencing cases discussed in

the book provides an added dimension to thi s work. Thi s thoroughly

revised fourth edition, like the f‌irst, second, and third, is destined to

be widely u sed and pra ised. I look forward to many future editions of

this valuable book.

Martin L. Fr iedland, C.C., Q.C.

Professor of Law and University Professor Emeritus

University of Toronto