English Legal System, 11th edition

English Legal System, 11th edition

By Catherine Elliott & Frances Quinn
August 2010
Pearson Education
Distributed by Trans-Atlantic Publications
ISBN: 9781408256145
736 pages
$82.50 Paper original

English Legal System is the best-selling text on this subject, providing a clear and engaging account of the structure and mechanisms of the law in England and Wales. The authors skilfully blend an accessible style with a broad analysis of the subject, making this the definitive introduction to the area and the first choice for students year after year. Annually revised and fully updated, English Legal System continues to keep on top of this constantly evolving subject.

"The book has several strengths welcome to students and lecturers alike: up-to-date, well-written and comprehensive. It provides clear exposition of the central themes whilst the delightful layout makes the information readily accessible."
Dr. Jackson Maogoto, Senior Lecturer, University of Manchester:

“The book is highly accessible and easy to understand. It’s use of pedagogy is excellent and the text’s features significantly aid student comprehension.”
Lee Roach, Portsmouth University

"I think that this book has a clear written style that is easy to read, is understandable and places the material at the right level for the students. This is a first year subject so presenting the student with the right depth of material is important."
Tim Connor, Bradford University

Table of cases

Table of statutes

Table of statutory instruments

Cases, law reports and case 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 judges

11 The legal professions

12 The jury system

13 Magistrates

14 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