
English Legal System
Oxford University Press
1st Edition
Published on 24. April 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
540 pages
978-0-19-966992-9 (ISBN)
Description
How is the English legal system structured and who takes part in it? Does the system ever get it wrong? This new textbook provides a clear and accessible guide to the workings of the English legal system. Features such as 'thinking points', 'key debates', and 'talking points' help you to engage with the key areas of debate and controversy, giving you an excellent grounding for the rest of your studies. Online Resource Centre: An Online Resource Centre provides: - 150 multiple choice questions with answers and feedback - Regular updates - Practical examples of essay questions and answers
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Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 245 mm
Width: 189 mm
Thickness: 31 mm
Weight
1076 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-966992-9 (9780199669929)
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Persons
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. Helen Rutherford is a senior lecturer at the University of Northumbria at Newcastle. She is a qualified solicitor and teaches litigation on the LPC and MLaw degree as well as English legal system on the open learning degree. 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 the University of Northumbria at Newcastle where she teaches criminal law, evidence, and advocacy.
Content
1. Studying English legal system ; 2. English legal system: an overview ; 3. Legislation and the law-making process ; 4. The interpretation of statutes ; 5. The doctrine of judicial precedent ; 6. The law and institutions of the European Union ; 7. Human rights and fundamental freedoms ; 8. The judiciary ; 9. The legal profession ; 10. The jury ; 11. Access to justice ; 12. The criminal process: the suspect and the police ; 13. The criminal process: pre-trial and trial ; 14. Sentencing ; 15. The civil process ; 16. Criminal and civil appeals ; 17. Tribunals and alternative dispute resolution