English Legal System
8th Edition

By Catherine Elliot & Frances Quinn
July 2007
Pearson Education
Distributed By Trans-Atlantic Publications
ISBN: 9781405847339
693 Pages, Illustrated, 6 1/2 x 9 1/2"
$75.00 paper original

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This best selling book on the English legal system is a trusted and authoritative introduction to the legal system of England and Wales, used and appreciated by many students.  It provides a lively and comprehensive guide to this ever-changing area, offering critical analysis of the existing laws and discussion of reform options, necessary for a good appreciation of the subject. 

Annual editions ensure that the book keeps students as up to date as possible with the rapid pace of developments in the legal system of England and Wales.

 

Contents
Preface
Acknowledgements
Table of Cases
Table of Statutes
Table of Statutory Instruments
Cases, Law Reports and References: A Guide

Introduction
PART 1: SOURCES OF LAW
1. Case Law
2. Statute Law
3. Statutory Interpretation
4. Delegated Legislation
5. European Law
6. Custom
7. Equity
8. Treaties
9. Law reform
PART 2: PEOPLE WORKING IN THE LEGAL SYSTEM
10. The judiciary
11. The legal professions
12. The jury system
13. Magistrates
14. The administration of justice
PART 3: HUMAN RIGHTS
15. Introduction to human rights
16. Remedies for infringement of human rights
PART 4: DISPUTE RESOLUTION
17. Paying for legal services
18. The Police
19. The Criminal Trial Process
20. Sentencing
21. Young offenders
22. The civil justice system
23. Tribunals
24. Appeals and judicial review
25. Alternative methods of dispute resolution
PART 5: CONCEPTS OF LAW
26. Law and rules
27. Law and morals
28. Law and justice
Appendix: Answering examination questions
Glossary
Select Bibliography
Index

Features

• Discussion of contemporary cases featured in the media to engage student interest and bring the subject to life
• End of chapter summaries, guidelines on answering exam questions and tips on technique help students prepare for assessment

Companion website with regular updates to the law, multiple-choice questions, weblinks, flashcards, online glossary and exam style questions with answer plans. Lecturer resources include a test bank enabling assessment of basic understanding prior to seminar discussion


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