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Elliott & Quinn's English Legal System is the ideal companion to anyone studying law at University. Relied upon by generations of students and renowned for its wide-ranging coverage and engaging writing style, this text also includes a range of student-friendly features making it your definitive guide to all aspects of the English legal system.
Preface xv Acknowledgements xvi Table of cases xvii Table of statutes xxvi Table of statutory materials xxvii Cases, law reports and case references: a guide xxix Introduction 1 Part 1 Sources of law 1 Case law 9 2 Statute law 42 3 Statutory interpretation 55 4 Delegated legislation 81 5 European law 94 6 Custom 123 7 Equity 128 8 Treaties 136 9 Law reform 139 Part 2 People working in the legal system 10 The judges 161 11 The legal professions 197 12 The jury 249 13 Magistrates 289 14 Administration of justice 311 15 Paying for legal services 319 Part 3 Human rights 16 Introduction to human rights 359 17 Remedies for infringement of human rights 389 Part 4 Criminal justice system 18 The police 403 19 The criminal trial process 455 20 Sentencing 499 21 Young offenders 542 22 Criminal appeals 569 Part 5 Civil justice system 23 The civil trial process 595 24 Tribunals 645 25 Alternative methods of dispute resolution 660 26 Civil appeals and judicial review 681 Part 6 Concepts of law 27 Law and rules 699 28 Law and morals 710 29 Law and justice 727 Appendix: Answering examination questions 735 Glossary 741 Select bibliography 744 Index 761
