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Walker & Walker's English Legal System 11th Edition

Walker & Walker's English Legal System 11th Edition

Author: Richard Ward; Amanda Akhtar
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 9780199588107
Published In: May 2011
Format: Paperback
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Now in its eleventh edition, this is one of the most established and trusted texts available
The book contains everything needed for the study of the English legal system at undergraduate level, providing clear and detailed explanations of the main principles, rules, and issues
Carefully selected learning features help students to engage with the subject matter and think critically about the issues
An Online Resource Centre contains additional useful resources, including topical case studies, updates to the law, legal skills advice, the authors' thoughts on the questions in the book, and links to other useful web sites
New to this edition

Thoroughly revised and updated with the needs of modern undergraduate legal system courses firmly in mind
A new introductory chapter provides a 'bird's eye view' of the subject
'Key issues' boxes highlight key debates, and thought-provoking questions help students think critically about the issues
New online resources include topical case studies, legal skills advice, and the authors' thoughts on the questions in the book
With a pedigree extending over eleven editions, students can be sure that Walker and Walker's English Legal System provides an excellent grounding in the English legal system. The book covers all areas commonly taught on undergraduate courses, with a focus on judicial and legislative developments.

The eleventh edition has been substantially revised to ensure an even closer fit to courses, including the introduction of a new opening chapter to provide a clear overview of the subject. 'Key issues' boxes have been added to highlight key debates, and thought-provoking questions help students to think critically about the issues. This edition further benefits from a fresh new text design, making the book even easier to use.

Online Resource Centre

The book is supported by an Online Resource Centre offering a range of additional resources, including topical case studies, updates to the law, legal skills advice, the authors' thoughts on the questions in the book, and links to other useful web sites.

Readership: Walker & Walker's English Legal System is aimed at undergraduate law students studying English Legal System modules. It is also suitable for any student requiring an understanding of the English legal system.

I. Sources of English Law

1: Introduction

2: Legislation

3: Case law, precedents, and law reports

4: European law

5: The Human Rights Act 1998 and the European Convention on Human Rights

6: Convention rights

II. The Administration of Justice

7: The Courts

8: Tribunals and inquiries

9: The judiciary

10: Juries

11: Legal services

12: The police and law enforcement

III. Civil Procedure

13: The civil process

14: Pre-trial process

15: Civil trials

16: Appeals

IV. Criminal Proceedings

17: Criminal proceedings and the criminal justice system

18: Pre-trial process

19: Trial process

20: Sentences

21: Appeals and miscarriages of justice;

Richard Ward, Professor of Public Law and Head of Department of Law, De Montfort University, Leicester, and Amanda Akhtar, Senior Lecturer in Law, De Montfort University, Leicester

Richard Ward is Professor of Public Law and Head of the Department of Law at De Montfort University, Leicester

Amanda Akhtar is Senior Lecturer in Law at De Montfort University, Leicester.