English Legal System

“An accessible introduction addressing a variety of points of entry into the English legal system. Its part 5, ‘concepts of law’, makes it outstanding and truly distinguishes it from competitors in the field.”
Dr Carla Crifò, University of Leicester
 “In my view, there is no better introductory textbook on the English Legal System”
Caroline Chappell, University of Chester
Trusted by students year after year, Elliott and Quinn’s best-selling undergraduate textbook, English Legal System is your definitive guide to this ever-changing area of law.
Updated annually to ensure currency, and written in the authors’ trademark clear and engaging style, English Legal System has been developed with you, the student, firmly in mind, providing all you need to gain a broad and thorough understanding of this fast-paced subject:

• Covers an unrivalled range of topics, exploring: how law is made, the structure of the legal system, people working the law, human rights, dispute resolution, and an introduction to theoretical concepts of law;
• Uses a range of innovative learning features throughout to help you remember key concepts and cases, reflect on your learning, and test your understanding;
• Includes an introductory guide to cases, law reports and case references, and also an appendix on answering examination questions well.

English Legal System is the ideal companion to anyone studying on LL.B and GDL programmes, or for any student who needs an appreciation of the legal system of England and Wales.
Catherine Elliott (LLB, DEA) is a qualified barrister and Senior Lecturer in Law at City University, London. She has extensive experience of teaching and writing about law.
Frances Quinn is an award-winning journalist, with particular interest in and experience of the law.

List of contents

Part 1 Sources of Law
1. Case law
2. Statute law
3. Statutory interpretation
4. Delegated legislation
5. European law
6. Custom
7. Equity
8. Treaties
9. Law reform
 
Part 2  People working in the legal system
10. The judges
11. The legal professions
12. The jury
13. Magistrates
14. Administration of justice
 
Part 3  Human rights
15. Introduction to human rights
16. Remedies for infringement of human rights
 
Part 4   Dispute resolution
17. Paying for legal services
18. The police
19. The criminal trial process
20. Sentencing
21. Young offenders
22. The civil justice system
23. Tribunals
24. Appeals and judicial review
25. Alternative methods of dispute resolution
 
Part 5   Concepts of law
26. Law and rules
27. Law and morals
28. Law and justice

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Elliott and Quinn’s market-leading English Legal System continues to provide a complete and lively guide to the intricacies of the legal system in England and Wales. Highly regarded for its accuracy, analysis and engaging style, English Legal System is a firm favourite amongst students who rely on this trusted text.
From how the law is made to understanding concepts of law, the authors explore all areas of the English Legal System to provide a clear appreciation of the subject with their signature style and clarity.
 
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Product details

• Authors: Catherine Elliott, Frances Quinn
• Publisher: Pearson Academic
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.08.2014
• EAN: 9781292015804
• ISBN: 978-1-292-01580-4
• No. of pages: 768
• Weight: 1430 g
• Series: Pearson; Pearson
• Subject: Education and learning > Vocational and technical college books