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List of contents
- Part One
- 1: Introduction: the Royal Courts of Justice
- 2: The law and its importance
- 3: The invisible palace I: Common law and equity
- 4: The invisible palace II: the Constitution
- 5: The Palace of Westminster: our chief law makers
- 6: The Police: our chief law enforcers
- 7: The Judiciary: our law upholders
- Part Two
- 8: The legal profession
- 9: Solicitors
- 10: Barristers
- 11: The courts
- 12: Criminal and civil cases
- 13: Judges
- Part Three
- 14: Human rights
- 15: Discrimination and the law
- Part Four
- 16: Criminal trials through the ages
- 17: Punishments though the ages
- 18: Criminal trials today
- 19: Punishments today
- 20: Young persons
- Part Five
- 21: European Union law
- 22: Laws around the world
- 23: Some interesting cases
About the author
His Honour Geoffrey Rivlin QC was a Senior Circuit Judge and the Honorary Recorder of Westminster. Before he became a Judge he was a barrister and Queen's Counsel. He is a Master of the Bench of the Middle Temple and has devoted much time to assisting with the training of young advocates and newly appointed judges.
Summary
Fascinating and insightful in its coverage, this is essential reading for anyone who has ever been curious about the law. First Steps in the Law looks at how laws are made, how cases are tried, and the characters involved; ideal for anyone needing an understanding of law, whether at university, college, or at work.
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This book is a great introduction to law for our students; the content is always contemporary and detailed and it is written in an extremely engaging, stimulating and lively way. We find that students particularly like the interesting cases chapter.
