A General View of the Criminal Law of England (1863) : Kessinger Publishing : 9781161757279 : 1161757279 : 23 May 2010 : A General View of the Criminal Law of England (1863) is a comprehensive study of the criminal justice system in England written by James Fitzjames Stephen. The book provides an overview of the principles and procedures of criminal law in England, including the nature of crime, the role of the police, the trial process, and the punishment of offenders. Stephen's work is based on his own experience as a barrister and judge, and he draws on a wide range of sources, including legal texts, case law, and contemporary debates about criminal justice. He also discusses the philosophical and moral foundations of the criminal law, exploring issues such as the nature of punishment and the relationship between law and morality.The book is divided into three parts. The first part provides an introduction to the criminal law, including its history and development, the principles of