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English Legal System 6th Revised edition

Paperback by Rutherford, Helen (Associate Professor in Law and Solicitor, Associate Professor in Law and Solicitor, Northumbria University); Kotecha, Birju (Assistant Professor in Law, Assistant Professor in Law, Northumbria University); Macfarlane, Angela (Assistant Professor in Law and Solicitor, Assistant Professor in Law and Solicitor, Northumbria University)

English Legal System

£46.99

ISBN:
9780198898504
Publication Date:
16 May 2024
Edition/language:
6th Revised edition / English
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
Pages:
760 pages
Format:
Paperback
For delivery:
Estimated despatch 4 - 6 Aug 2026
English Legal System

Description

The strongest foundation for students: clear, complete, contextualised. Straightforward explanations of key topics are paired with learning features showcasing the law in its everyday context to give students a firm grasp of the fundamentals of the legal system. - Covers a wide range of topics without overwhelming students with detail, allowing students to feel confident in their understanding of the essentials - An introductory chapter provides valuable advice on studying the English legal system and making the transition from school to university, helping students to adapt quickly to their new studies - Carefully designed learning features encourage students to consider thought-provoking or controversial topics, and form their own views on potential areas of reform, giving them a good grounding for the rest of their course - Examples throughout the text put the law in its everyday context and show students the practical implications of the concepts discussed - Also available as an e-book enhanced with self-test questions and video content to offer a fully immersive experience and extra learning support

Contents

1: Studying the English legal system 2: An overview of the English legal system 3: Legislation and the law-making process 4: The interpretation of statutes 5: The doctrine of judicial precedent 6: The law and the institutions of the European Union 7: Human rights in the United Kingdom 8: The judiciary 9: The legal profession 10: Access to justice 11: The criminal process: the suspect and the police 12: The criminal process: pre-trial and trial 13: The jury 14: Sentencing 15: The civil process 16: Alternative dispute resolution 17: Tribunals 18: Criminal and civil appeals

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