Introduction to the English Legal System, 15th Edition

Administrative / Constitutional Law

Introduction to the English Legal System, 15th Edition

By Martin Partington
Oxford University Press May 2021

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ISBN-13
9780198852926
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication
May 2021
Format
Paperback
Jurisdiction
U.K. ? Countri(es) for reference only

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Introduction to the English Legal System is the ideal foundation for those coming new to the study of law. Writing in a highly engaging and accessible style, Martin Partington introduces the purposes and functions of English law, the law-making process, and the machinery of justice, while also challenging assumptions and exploring current debates. Consolidating over 40 years' experience in the law, Martin Partington examines beliefs about the English legal system, and encourages students to question how far it meets the growing demands placed on it. Incorporating all the latest developments, this concise introduction brings law and the legal system to life.

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION
1. Aims, themes and structure

LAW, SOCIETY, AND AUTHORITY
2. Law and society: the purposes and functions of law
3. Law-making: authority and process

THE INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK
4. Shaping the institutional framework: the role of government
5. The criminal justice system
6. The administrative justice system
7. The family justice system
8. The civil and commercial justice system

THE DELIVERY AND FUNDING OF LEGAL SERVICES
9. Delivering legal services: practitioners, adjudicators, and legal scholars
10. Funding legal services

CONCLUSION
11. Is the English legal system fit for purpose?

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