Full 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
