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Understanding the Law Geoffrey Rivlin

Understanding the Law By Geoffrey Rivlin

Understanding the Law by Geoffrey Rivlin


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Summary

Offering an introduction to the law, this book provides information about the legal system, and the many people who participate in it. It describes how laws are made and how cases are tried, and the principles involved in the administration of justice, the development of the common law, the constitution, legal professions, and courts.

Understanding the Law Summary

Understanding the Law by Geoffrey Rivlin

Understanding the Law is an engaging and accessible introduction to the law. Geoffrey Rivlin provides a wealth of fascinating detail about the legal system and the many people who participate in it, from judges to MPs and police officers. The book describes how laws are made and how cases are tried, and includes chapters on the principles involved in the administration of justice, the development of the common law, the constitution, legal professions, and courts. An updated selection of real-life cases help bring the book to life, and there are questions to accompany each chapter to encourage the reader to engage with the material. This book is ideal for anyone considering a career in the law, preparing for university, or embarking on a law course at school or college.

Understanding the Law Reviews

'This book is a joy to read - a perfect introduction to law, for pre-course reading or entertainment.' Penny Darbyshire, Kingston University 'Essential reading for new lawyers, those with a professional interest in the law, or simply the curious... the sort of book that will appeal to lawyer and non-lawyer alike, from journalist to legislator, student to enquiring member of the public. It expertly guides you through the ever-changing minefield of our legal system.' John Cooper, The Times

Table of Contents

1. Introduction - the Royal Courts of Justice; 2. The Law and its Importance; 3. The Invisible Palace - Part 1: 'Judge-Made' Law - Common Law and Equity; 4. The Invisible Palace - Part 2: The Constitution; 5. The Palace of Westminster: Our Chief Law Makers - Parliament; 6. Our Chief Law Enforcers - the Police; 7. Our Law Upholders - the Judiciary; 8. The Legal Profession; 9. Solicitors; 10. Barristers; 11. The Work of the Courts - Part 1: The Courts; 12. The Work of the Courts - Part 2: Criminal and Civil Cases; 13. Judges; 14. Legal Robes; 15. Criminal Trials through the Ages; 16. Punishments through the Ages; 17. Criminal Trials Today; 18. Punishments Today; 19. Human Rights; 20. Discrimination and the Law; 21. Young Persons; 22. Dangerous Drugs; 23. Animals; 24. Laws around the World; 25. Some Interesting Cases

Additional information

GOR001344697
9780199284689
0199284687
Understanding the Law by Geoffrey Rivlin
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Oxford University Press
20060330
362
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