Ignorance of Law A Philosophical Inquiry |
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| Author:
| Husak, Douglas |
| Series title: | Oxford Legal Philosopies Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-19-060468-4 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 2016 |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $193.59AUD $317.00 |
Book Description:
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This book argues that ignorance of law should usually be a complete excuse from criminal liability. It defends this conclusion by invoking two presumptions: first, the content of criminal law should conform to morality; second, mistakes of fact and mistakes of law should be treated symmetrically.
This book argues that ignorance of law should usually be a complete excuse from criminal liability. It defends this conclusion by invoking two presumptions: first, the content of criminal law should conform to morality; second, mistakes of fact and mistakes of law should be treated symmetrically.