Full Description
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.
Contents
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
