
The English Legal System
2008-2009
David Kelly(Author)
Routledge Cavendish (Publisher)
9th Edition
Published on 15. July 2008
Book
Paperback/Softback
720 pages
978-0-415-45954-9 (ISBN)
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Description
This best selling textbook assists students of the English legal system in the achievement of a good understanding of the law, its institutions and processes, and sets the law and system in a social context, presenting a range of critical views.
Since the last edition of this book, the changes to the English legal system have been extensive and the new edition has been comprehensively revised and updated to take these developments into account. This new ninth edition for 2008-09 includes material on important changes to the governance of the legal system, the establishment of the Ministry of Justice, changes in the operation of juries, the composition and work of the European Union, changes in the fields of the legal professions, and changes in the funding of legal services. This edition also includes an updated version of the court system, the rules of civil procedure, and revised chapters on criminal procedure. Importantly, the authors have expanded the coverage of human rights law.
Now accompanied by online support for the acquisition and improvement of legal skills, the new edition has been developed with the requirements of both lecturers and students in mind.
New pedagogical features include:
more concise chapter summaries to enable students to recap and reflect upon the key points covered within each chapter;
more diagrams and flowcharts to illustrate concepts and facilitate the understanding of concepts and interrelationships;
advice on further reading and suggested websites of interest at the end of each chapter, to encourage further study and independent research.
Improved online support offers:
lecturer resources such as PowerPoint slides; sample essay/exam questions for lecturer use and adaptation; and links to current events/news topics with suggestions on themes for seminar discussions and essay questions;
a set of skills-led student resources including advice on technique and skills acquisition; how-to's and guidance on best practice; practical interactive exercises and activities; podcasts; an online glossary; and a Multiple Choice Question testbank to test English legal system knowledge.
Slapper and Kelly's textbook is now firmly established as one of the leading undergraduate textbooks on the subject. A favourites with students and lecturers alike, it is essential reading for all those engaged in the study of the English legal system.
Since the last edition of this book, the changes to the English legal system have been extensive and the new edition has been comprehensively revised and updated to take these developments into account. This new ninth edition for 2008-09 includes material on important changes to the governance of the legal system, the establishment of the Ministry of Justice, changes in the operation of juries, the composition and work of the European Union, changes in the fields of the legal professions, and changes in the funding of legal services. This edition also includes an updated version of the court system, the rules of civil procedure, and revised chapters on criminal procedure. Importantly, the authors have expanded the coverage of human rights law.
Now accompanied by online support for the acquisition and improvement of legal skills, the new edition has been developed with the requirements of both lecturers and students in mind.
New pedagogical features include:
more concise chapter summaries to enable students to recap and reflect upon the key points covered within each chapter;
more diagrams and flowcharts to illustrate concepts and facilitate the understanding of concepts and interrelationships;
advice on further reading and suggested websites of interest at the end of each chapter, to encourage further study and independent research.
Improved online support offers:
lecturer resources such as PowerPoint slides; sample essay/exam questions for lecturer use and adaptation; and links to current events/news topics with suggestions on themes for seminar discussions and essay questions;
a set of skills-led student resources including advice on technique and skills acquisition; how-to's and guidance on best practice; practical interactive exercises and activities; podcasts; an online glossary; and a Multiple Choice Question testbank to test English legal system knowledge.
Slapper and Kelly's textbook is now firmly established as one of the leading undergraduate textbooks on the subject. A favourites with students and lecturers alike, it is essential reading for all those engaged in the study of the English legal system.
Reviews / Votes
'This textbook is well-written and introduces even difficult areas in a form that is accessible. I am particularly pleased that the text introduces a level of critical analysis to this area of the foundations of legal knowledge which many textbook writers approach from a black-letter point of view' - Samuli Miettinen, Edge Hill University, UK'Slapper and Kelly's textbook on the English Legal System is ideal for first year law students as it is comprehensive yet accessible in that it is easy to read and understand' - Nicola Isaacs, University of Plymouth,UK
More details
Edition
9th New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
New edition
Illustrations
1 farbige Tabelle, 28 s/w Zeichnungen
28 Line drawings, black and white; 1 Tables, color
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 174 mm
Weight
1225 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-415-45954-9 (9780415459549)
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Schweitzer Classification
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Book
04/2009
10th Edition
Routledge Cavendish
€57.13
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Previous edition

Book
06/2006
8th Edition
Routledge Cavendish
€47.00
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Person
Gary Slapper is Professor of Law, and Director of the Centre for Law, at The Open University, and writes a legal column for The Times.
David Kelly is Principal Lecturer in Law at Staffordshire University.
David Kelly is Principal Lecturer in Law at Staffordshire University.
Content
1. Law and Legal Study 2. Rule of Law and Human Rights. 3. Sources of Law. 4. The Civil Courts. 5. The Criminal Courts 6. The Judiciary 7. Judicial Reasoning. 8. The Jury. 9. The Civil Process. 10. Arbitration, Tribunal Adjudication and Alternative Dispute Resolution. 11. The Criminal Process: (1) The Investigation of Crime 12. The Criminal Process: (2) The Prosecution. 13. Legal Services 14. The Funding of Legal Services 15. The European Context