English Legal System Directions, 2nd Edition

Author: Steve Wilson; Rebecca Mitchell; Tony Storey; Natalie Wortley
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 9780199592241
Published In: July 2011
Format: Paperback
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English Legal System Directions covers the core areas of the English legal system on introductory undergraduate courses, combining an engaging approach with plenty of learning features to make this an ideal text for those new to the subject
The text includes numerous learning features in each chapter, such as chapter objectives, case summaries, thinking points, chapter summaries, and further reading suggestions, to offer students a high level of support and encourage them to check their understanding of the basic facts and principles
Offers a clear and reliable basis for students to understand the key principles of this fundamental topic, on which they can build during the course of their legal studies
An Online Resource Centre provides a wide range of extra resources to further support the student in their studies, including 150 multiple-choice questions, assessment questions, and practical examples, advice on approaching the study of the English legal system, and updates on legislation, case law and other source materials

New to this edition

The second edition of English Legal System Directions has been thoroughly revised to reflect all recent developments in the law since the publication of the first edition
The material in chapter one has been carefully reworked to provide a succinct overview of the subject, introducing fundamental concepts such as the nature of law, legal institutions, disputes and the courts. This allows students to appreciate the scope of the subject and to contextualise the more detailed chapters that follow
The book now includes an interesting and thought-provoking new chapter on the law and institutions of the European Union, to reflect that the EU is very much a part of the English legal system
The innovative 'Thinking Points' feature has been developed and expanded throughout the book to challenge students to analyse the legal system and make their own judgement on how the system operates

English Legal System Directions is written in a highly-readable and engaging manner, with an emphasis on explaining the key topics of English legal system courses with clarity. It offers a sound introduction to the subject, and provides a clear and reliable basis on which students can build their legal studies.

The book incorporates a wide range of learning features to offer students a high level of support. Thinking points, questions, examples, and diagrams throughout encourage an interactive approach to learning, ensuring students understand the fundamental facts and enabling them to check their understanding of the subject as they progress through the course. The book's clear structure enables students to navigate easily through the many aspects of the English legal system, making this an ideal text for students new to the subject. The book also acknowledges the need for student endeavour, and to this end, suggests further reading and useful resources.

The second edition has been thoroughly revised and brought up-to-date to reflect all recent developments in the law since the publication of the first edition. The book now includes a new chapter on the law and institutions of the EU, while the 'Thinking Points' feature has been developed and expanded throughout.

Online Resource Centre:
An Online Resource Centre provides a wide range of extra resources to further support the student in their studies:

- Advice on studying the English Legal System
- Practical examples of assessment tasks
- Updates on legislation/case law
- 150 multiple-choice questions with answers and feedback

Readership: This book is primarily aimed at LLB students taking the compulsory English legal system module in the first term of their first year, particularly those who require a more accessible text. It would also be suitable for GDL students, and any undergraduate or A-level student who requires an understanding of the English legal system, as well as professionals (e.g. police officers).

1: English legal system: an overview

2: Sources of law

3: The law and institutions of the European Union

4: Human rights and fundamental freedoms

5: The interpretations of statutes

6: The doctrine of judicial precedent

7: The criminal process: the suspect and police

8: The criminal process: pre-trial and trial

9: The civil process

10: The appeals process

11: Tribunals and alternative dispute resolution

12: Juries

13: The judiciary

14: Lawyers

15: Access to justice;

Steve Wilson, Principal Lecturer, University of Northumbria at Newcastle, Rebecca Mitchell, Principal Lecturer, University of Northumbria at Newcastle, Tony Storey, Senior Lecturer, University of Northumbria at Newcastle, and Natalie Wortley, Principal Lecturer, University of Northumbria at Newcastle

Steve Wilson is a principal lecturer at the University of Northumbria at Newcastle. He has contributed to, and co-authored, a range of articles and student textbooks on the English legal system and various aspects of contract law.

Rebecca Mitchell is the Director of the Legal Practice Course at the University of Northumbria at Newcastle. Rebecca teaches Business Law and Practice and Commercial Law on the LPC, and also teaches Commercial Law at undergraduate and LLM level. Rebecca has a commercial background in practice and specialised in corporate tax with a firm of City solicitors.

Tony Storey is a senior lecturer at the University of Northumbria at Newcastle. Tony has co-authored a number of student textbooks on criminal law and the European Union.

Natalie Wortley is a principal lecturer at University of Northumbria at Newcastle, where she teaches criminal law, evidence and advocacy. She continues to practise at the Bar, specialising in criminal cases.