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The substantive criminal law is continuously under review as a result of judicial interpretation, Parliamentary reform and academic commentary. Such detailed review means that the criminal law is far from being a static subject; rather, it can best be described as a dynamic and cumulative body of rules influenced by a social and political backdrop. Throughout this text, references will be made to the ‘reform’ of a particular area of law. Such content will allow us to delve deeper into the substantive law and evaluate its effectiveness. In order to do so, however, we first need to be able to comprehend the different bodies responsible for reviewing and reforming the criminal law.