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Introduction to the English Legal System 6th Edition

Introduction to the English Legal System 6th Edition

Name: Introduction to the English Legal System 6th Edition
Brand: Oxford University Press
SKU: 9780199601806
Price: 302.64 HKD
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Author: Martin Partington
ISBN: 9780199601806

By Martin Partington

Oxford University Press April 2011

Specifications

ISBN-13: 9780199601806
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Publication: April 2011
Format: Paperback
Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Countri(es) for reference only

Details

Introduction to the English Legal System is an excellent starting point for all those coming fresh to the study of law. Written in a highly engaging and approachable style, it introduces readers to the purposes and functions of law and the law-making process; it also explains what is happening to the English legal system, why it is happening, and considers what the future may bring.

With the legal system facing a period of profound uncertainty, the book covers recent institutional developments and their significance for key matters of public interest, including human rights, control of crime, fears of a compensation culture, and access to justice.

Adopting a 'holistic' approach, the book does not just describe, it also challenges readers' assumptions about the law and encourages them to question the extent to which the legal system is able to meet the demands placed upon it.

Introduction

1: 'Knowledge', 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