English Legal System, 15th Edition

Administrative / Constitutional Law

English Legal System, 15th Edition

Edited by Catherine Elliott · Frances Quinn
Pearson U.K._ June 2014

Specifications

ISBN-13
9781292015804
Publisher
Pearson U.K._
Publication
June 2014
Format
Paperback , 768 pages
Jurisdiction
U.K. ? Countri(es) for reference only

Details

Elliott and Quinn’s market-leading English Legal System continues to provide a complete and lively guide to the intricacies of the legal system in England and Wales. Highly regarded for its accuracy, analysis and engaging style, English Legal System is a firm favourite amongst students who rely on this trusted text.

From how the law is made to understanding concepts of law, the authors explore all areas of the English Legal System to provide a clear appreciation of the subject with their signature style and clarity.

Features:

  • Key Case boxes help important cases and decisions to be remembered
  • Topical Issue boxes explain the law in context
  • Diagrams offer a visual explanation of the law developing students’ understanding on this complex subject further

Table of Contents

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

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

About the Author

Catherine Elliott, Senior Lecturer, Department of Law, City University

Frances Quinn, Freelance Journalist

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