English Legal System, 2nd edition
Law Express Series

By Emily Finch
January 2009
Longman
Distrubuted by Trans-Atlantic Publications Inc.
ISBN: 9781405873635
192 pages, Illustrated
$28.50 Paper Original

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Description

Law Express: English Legal System is designed to help you to relate all the reading and study throughout your course specifically to exam and assignment situations.  Understand quickly what is required, organise your revision, and learn the key points with ease, to get the grades you need.  Tested with examiners and students.

Contents

• Introduction
• Guided tour
• Table of cases, statutes and procedural rules
• Chapter 1: Legislation and its interpretation
• Chapter 2: European Law
• Chapter 3: The institutions
• Chapter 4: The doctrine of judicial precedent
• Chapter 5: Criminal procedure
• Chapter 6: Civil procedure and alternative dispute resolution
• Chapter 7: Appeals
• Chapter 8: Personnel
• Conclusion
• Glossary of terms
• Index

Features

• Checklists and topic maps begin each chapter, to help you plan your revision.
• Exam tips give pointers to improve exam performance and problem areas identified to help you avoid common errors.
• Key statutes and cases are highlighted so you know which ones to focus on.
• Essay and problem questions with suggested answers help you practice your exam and essay technique.

Test your knowledge online with the supporting website:

• Build your own revision plan and analyse your weaknesses through the study plan generator.
• Test your knowledge of the key cases, legislation and principles through interactive tests, problem scenarios and virtual flashcards.

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