The English Legal System, 3rd Edition

The text encourages students to critique the English legal system and to foster an appreciation of academic debate concerning how the law is made and reformed
Question boxes, supported by audio podcasts on the Online Resource Centre, spark active engagement with the more controversial aspects of the legal system and encourage the application of knowledge to real-life situations
Written in a lively and approachable style explaining the key concepts with clarity to capture the interest of those new to the study of law
Provides comprehensive coverage of topical issues and enriches students' understanding by placing the English legal system in the wider context of European and international developments
New to this edition

Now includes discussion surrounding the question of whether juries understand what judges are telling them
The section on judicial diversity is revised in light of The Report of the Advisory Panel on Judicial Diversity 2010
Updated to take into account key developments in the English legal system such as the new Supreme Court
The chapter dealing with EU Law discusses the impact that the ratification of the Lisbon Treaty has had on this area of the law
The English Legal System provides a lively and approachable introduction for those new to the study of law. The textbook presents the main areas of the legal system and encourages students to critique the wider aspects of how law is made and reformed.

Clearly structured in four parts, covering Sources of Law, the Practitioners of Law, the Criminal Justice System and Civil Disputes; the text is designed to reflect the content of legal system courses and provides thorough and informative coverage of all main topics.

The author's engaging writing style brings the subject to life and questions for reflection encourage students to engage with and debate the controversial aspects of the legal system. Real life examples, diagrams and activities appear throughout the text to ensure students understand how the law works in practice.

Online Resource Centre

The English Legal System is accompanied by a variety of online resources for both students and lecturers.

For students:
- Introductory podcasts guide you through the textbook features
- Suggestions for practical activities help you take your learning further
- A glossary containing key terms relating to the English legal system
- Audio podcasts support the questions for reflection in the textbook
- Regular updates featuring discussion of changes in the law since book publication
- Web links guide you to useful information on the English legal system

For lecturers:
- A testbank of multiple choice questions that can be customized and incorporated into your teaching

Readership: The English Legal System is aimed primarily at LLB students taking the compulsory English Legal System module in the first term of their first year. It is also suitable for students on any undergraduate programme requiring an understanding of the English legal system..