English Legal System
by Elliott, Catherine; Quinn, FrancesEdition: 9th
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2008-10-31
Publisher(s): Longman Pub Group
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Summary
This best selling book on the English legal system, now in its ninth edition, is a trusted and authoritative introduction to the legal system of England and Wales, used and appreciated by many generations of students. The legal system is continually evolving and this book gives you a lively, clear and comprehensive explanation of this dynamic subject. It also offers critical analysis of the existing laws and discussion of reform options, necessary for a good appreciation of the subject.
Table of Contents
| Preface | |
| Acknowledgements | |
| Table of cases | |
| Table of statutes | |
| Table of statutory Instruments Cases, law reports and references: a guide | |
| Introduction | |
| Sources of Law | |
| Case law | |
| Statute law | |
| Statutory interpretation | |
| Delegated legislation | |
| European law | |
| Custom | |
| Equity | |
| Treaties | |
| Law reform | |
| People Working in the Legal System | |
| The judges | |
| The legal professions | |
| The jury system | |
| Magistrates | |
| The administration of justice | |
| Human Rights | |
| Introduction to human rights | |
| Remedies for infringement of human rights | |
| Dispute Resolution | |
| Paying for legal services | |
| The police | |
| The criminal trial process | |
| Sentencing | |
| Young offenders | |
| The civil justice system | |
| Tribunals | |
| Appeals and judicial review | |
| Alternative methods of dispute resolution | |
| Concepts of Law | |
| Law and rules | |
| Law and morals | |
| Law and justice | |
| Appendix: Answering examination questions | |
| Glossary | |
| Select bibliography | |
| Index | |
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