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Zusatztext Dynamic! fresh and well informed approach. Informationen zum Autor Robin White is Professor of Law at the University of Leicester Klappentext The completely revised new edition of this popular text considers the theory and practice of the operation of those institutions of the English legal system with which the ordinary citizen is most likely to have contact. It adopts as its focus the notion of access to justice. Throughout! the letter of the law is measured against the law in action drawing both on official sources and on research studies into the operation of the system. Both the criminal and civilsystems are considered! and the work of tribunals is given a prominent place in the consideration of the civil system. Major trends are identified and a new chapter considers the impact both of European Union law and of the incorporation of the European Convention on Human Rights. The text provides a unique introduction to the English legal system and the individual! and raises questions about its ability to meet the needs of all its citizens by examining the themes of due process and access to justice. Zusammenfassung Considers the theory and practice of the operation of the institutions of the English legal system with which the ordinary citizen is most likely to have contact. This text provides an introduction to the English legal system and the individual, and raises questions about its ability to meet the needs of its citizens. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface Part I: Institutions and Processes 1: Institutions and Processes 2: European Influences Part II: The Criminal Process 3: Understanding the Criminal Justice System 4: Magistrates Courts and the Crown Court 5: Policing: On the Street 6: Policing: in the Station and Into Court 7: The Defendant in the Magistrates Court 8: The Defendant in the Crown Court 9: Challenging the Decision of the Trial Court Part III: The Civil Process 10: Understanding the Civil Process 11: Dealing with Personal Injury Claims 12: Dealing with Debt Cases 13: Dealing with Small Claims 14: Dealing with Social Security Benefit Claims 15: Dealing with Unfair Dismissal Claims 16: Review and Supervision Part IV. The Provision of Legal Services 17: Legal Services: The Legal Profession 18: Legal Services: Delivery Systems Part V: Recurring Themes 19: Recurring themes Index ...
