Coming Soon English Legal System 6th ed

English Legal System 6th ed

Author: Helen Rutherford; Birju Kotecha; Angela Macfarlane; Charlotte Emmett
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 9780198954972

Previous Edition ISBN: 9780198898504
Published In: October 2026
Format: Paperback
Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Disclaimer:
Countri(es) stated herein are used as reference only

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Straightforward explanations of key topics are paired with learning features showcasing the law in its everyday context to give students a firm grasp of the fundamentals of the legal system.

Covers a wide range of topics without overwhelming students with detail, allowing students to feel confident in their understanding of the essentials
An introductory chapter provides valuable advice on studying the English legal system and making the transition from school to university, helping students to adapt quickly to their new studies
Carefully designed learning features encourage students to consider thought-provoking or controversial topics, and form their own views on potential areas of reform, giving them a good grounding for the rest of their course
Examples throughout the text put the law in its everyday context and show students the practical implications of the concepts discussed
Also available as an e-book enhanced with self-test questions and video content to offer a fully immersive experience and extra learning support

New to this edition

Major Legislative Updates: Coverage of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, Sentencing Bill, and Post Office (Horizon System) Offences Act—key developments shaping UK law and justice.
Criminal Justice Reform: Insight into the Leveson Review of the UK Criminal Courts, updated Criminal Procedure Rules, and new PACE Code I, reflecting evolving standards in criminal practice.
Legal Profession & Diversity: Latest data on judicial appointments, legal profession composition, and Solicitors Qualifying Examination outcomes, with a focus on equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Technology & Law: Exploration of the impact of AI on legal practice, including analysis of recent contempt cases and broader implications for legal ethics and procedure.
Human Rights & Statutory Interpretation: Case studies on climate change and human rights (Verein KlimaSeniorinnen Schweiz v Switzerland) and gender recognition (For Women Scotland Ltd v The Scottish Ministers), offering critical perspectives on statutory interpretation

The seventh edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats, and is supported by online resources.

The enhanced e-book offers a mobile experience and convenient access along with self-test questions, author videos and links that offer extra learning support: www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks

The online resources, accessible via Law Trove and the e-book, include:

Self-test multiple-choice question with instant feedback
Author and third-party videos to illustrate the English legal system in action
Guidance on reading cases
Links to useful websites

1:Studying the English legal system

2:An overview of the English legal system

3:Legislation and the law-making process

4:The interpretation of statutes

5:The doctrine of judicial precedent

6:The law and the institutions of the European Union

7:Human rights in the United Kingdom

8:The judiciary

9:The legal profession

10:Access to justice

11:The criminal process: the suspect and the police

12:The criminal process: pre-trial and trial