Full Description
Gain a clear understanding of the complexities of law from its fundamental theory to everyday practice Elliott & Quinn's English Legal System, 22nd Edition by Emily Allbon and Sanmeet Kaur Dua provides a deep understanding of the English Legal System from theory to practice.
Renowned for its wide-ranging coverage and clear writing style, this textbook has been relied upon by generations of students, carrying a wealth of knowledge and experience.
Now in its 22nd edition, the content offers an in-depth analysis of how the law and legal processes operate within everyday life, along with a range of features to support your studies and encourage your critical thinking and debating skills.
Key features include:
"Bigger Picture" sections help you understand the context in which the law operates.
End-of-chapter questions test your understanding and ability to put forward arguments with evidence.
"Key Case" analysis highlighting the legal principles.
End-of-chapter questions to test your understanding of the topics and ability to put forward arguments with evidence.
With engaging, topical debates in law, ethics and human rights, this textbook will offer the tools to develop your understanding of the English Legal System.
Contents
Brief contents
Preface
Publisher's acknowledgements
Table of cases
Table of statutes
Table of statutory materials
Cases, law reports and case references: a guide
Introduction
Part 1 Sources of law
Case law
Statute law
Statutory interpretation
Delegated legislation
European law
Custom
Equity
Treaties
Law reform
Part 2 People working in the legal system xx
The judges and Magistrates
The legal professions
The jury
Administration of justice
Paying for legal services
Part 3 Human rights
Introduction to human rights
Remedies for infringement of human rights
Part 4 Criminal justice system
The police
The criminal trial process
Sentencing
Youth justice
Criminal appeals
Part 5 Civil justice system
The civil trial process
Tribunals
Alternative methods of dispute resolution
Civil appeals and judicial review
