English Legal System Directions
2nd Edition
Published on 14. July 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
480 pages
978-0-19-959224-1 (ISBN)
Description
English Legal System Directions is written in a highly-readable and engaging manner, with an emphasis on explaining the key topics of English legal system courses with clarity. It offers a sound introduction to the subject, and provides a clear and reliable basis on which students can build their legal studies. The book incorporates a wide range of learning features to offer students a high level of support. Thinking points, questions, examples, and diagrams throughout encourage an interactive approach to learning, ensuring students understand the fundamental facts and enabling them to check their understanding of the subject as they progress through the course. The book's clear structure enables students to navigate easily through the many aspects of the English legal system, making this an ideal text for students new to the subject. The book also acknowledges the need for student endeavour, and to this end, suggests further reading and useful resources. The second edition has been thoroughly revised and brought up-to-date to reflect all recent developments in the law since the publication of the first edition.
The book now includes a new chapter on the law and institutions of the EU, while the 'Thinking Points' feature has been developed and expanded throughout. Online Resource Centre: An Online Resource Centre provides a wide range of extra resources to further support the student in their studies: - Advice on studying the English Legal System - Practical examples of assessment tasks - Updates on legislation/case law - 150 multiple-choice questions with answers and feedback
The book now includes a new chapter on the law and institutions of the EU, while the 'Thinking Points' feature has been developed and expanded throughout. Online Resource Centre: An Online Resource Centre provides a wide range of extra resources to further support the student in their studies: - Advice on studying the English Legal System - Practical examples of assessment tasks - Updates on legislation/case law - 150 multiple-choice questions with answers and feedback
More details
Series
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
This book is primarily aimed at LLB students taking the compulsory English legal system module in the first term of their first year, particularly those who require a more accessible text. It would also be suitable for GDL students, and any undergraduate or A-level student who requires an understanding of the English legal system, as well as professionals (e.g. police officers).
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 260 mm
Width: 195 mm
Thickness: 23 mm
Weight
964 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-959224-1 (9780199592241)
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Schweitzer Classification
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Previous edition
Steve Wilson | Rebecca Mitchell | Tony Storey
English Legal System Directions
Book
04/2009
1st Edition
Oxford University Press
€33.41
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Persons
Steve Wilson, Principal Lecturer, University of Northumbria at Newcastle, Rebecca Mitchell, Principal Lecturer, University of Northumbria at Newcastle, Tony Storey, Senior Lecturer, University of Northumbria at Newcastle, and Natalie Wortley, Principal Lecturer, University of Northumbria at Newcastle
Steve Wilson is a principal lecturer at the University of Northumbria at Newcastle. He has contributed to, and co-authored, a range of articles and student textbooks on the English legal system and various aspects of contract law.
Rebecca Mitchell is the Director of the Legal Practice Course at the University of Northumbria at Newcastle. Rebecca teaches Business Law and Practice and Commercial Law on the LPC, and also teaches Commercial Law at undergraduate and LLM level. Rebecca has a commercial background in practice and specialised in corporate tax with a firm of City solicitors.
Tony Storey is a senior lecturer at the University of Northumbria at Newcastle. Tony has co-authored a number of student textbooks on criminal law and the European Union.
Natalie Wortley is a principal lecturer at University of Northumbria at Newcastle, where she teaches criminal law, evidence and advocacy. She continues to practise at the Bar, specialising in criminal cases.
Steve Wilson is a principal lecturer at the University of Northumbria at Newcastle. He has contributed to, and co-authored, a range of articles and student textbooks on the English legal system and various aspects of contract law.
Rebecca Mitchell is the Director of the Legal Practice Course at the University of Northumbria at Newcastle. Rebecca teaches Business Law and Practice and Commercial Law on the LPC, and also teaches Commercial Law at undergraduate and LLM level. Rebecca has a commercial background in practice and specialised in corporate tax with a firm of City solicitors.
Tony Storey is a senior lecturer at the University of Northumbria at Newcastle. Tony has co-authored a number of student textbooks on criminal law and the European Union.
Natalie Wortley is a principal lecturer at University of Northumbria at Newcastle, where she teaches criminal law, evidence and advocacy. She continues to practise at the Bar, specialising in criminal cases.
Content
1. English legal system: an overview ; 2. Legislation and the law-making process ; 3. The law and institutions of the European Union ; 4. Human rights and fundamental freedoms ; 5. The interpretation of statutes ; 6. The doctrine of judicial precedent ; 7. The criminal process: the suspect and police ; 8. The criminal process: pre-trial and trial ; 9. The civil process ; 10. Criminal and civil appeals ; 11. Tribunals and alternative dispute resolution ; 12. The jury ; 13. The judiciary ; 14. Lawyers ; 15. Access to justice