The English Legal System: Cases and Materials has hand-picked the key cases, statutes and other sources of law for students studying an English Legal System module. Using an accessible style, and organised to mirror most course syllabi, this book brings together a wide range of topical material which will enable you to find key sources easily.
The English Legal System: Cases and Materials has hand-picked the key cases, statutes and other sources of law for students studying an English Legal System module. Using an accessible style, and organised to mirror most course syllabi, this book brings together a wide range of topical material which will enable you to find key sources easily.
CONTENTS
Preface
Acknowledgements
Table of Cases
Table of Statutes
Table of Statutory Instruments
Table of Treaties
Table of Secondary Legislation of the European Communities
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. Judges
11. The legal professions
12. The jury system
13. Magistrates
14. The 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
Index