""Contents""; ""table of cases""; ""table of statutes""; ""the development of the scottish system""; ""mental and behavioural elements""; ""crimes against property""; ""crimes of dishonesty""; ""art and part liability""; ""inchoate crime""; ""defences""; ""assault""; ""non-fatal crimes of recklessness against the person""; ""homicide""; ""crimes against public order""; ""crimes against the course of justice""; ""sexual offences""; ""statutory offences""; ""Index""