Overview

This introduction to the English legal system is suitable for short introductory courses in English law, English legal system and introduction to law for specialists and non-specialists, on LLB programmes, as well as related courses in A/AS level law. The book aims to introduce readers to the regulated legal 'environment' of the UK. Law-making in the form of judge-made law and legislation is examined, both at a national and community level. Furthermore it considers dispute resolution through the courts and alternatives, statuatory interpretation, the criminal and civil justice systems, appeals and judicial review, and evidence in the legal process. Questions and advice on further reading marks the end of each chapter as well as references to internet sources of information.

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Author:   John Wheeler
Publisher:   Pearson Education Limited
Imprint:   Longman
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.10cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.642kg
ISBN:  

9780582424050

ISBN 10:   0582424054
Pages:   424
Publication Date:   04 February 2002
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Replaced By:   9781405811675
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Preface Table of Cases Table of Legislation Glossary of Legal terms 1. Introduction PART ONE 2. Legal Profession 3. Magistrates, judges and the courts PART TWO 4. Law making process 1 - case law and law reporting 5. Law making process 2 - primary legislation 6. Law making process 3 - subordinate legislation 7. Impact of the European Legal Order 8. Interpretation of UK and EU legislation PART THREE 9. Resourcing legal services 10. Criminal Justice system 1 11. Criminal Justice system 2 12. Dispute resolution 1 - civil litigation 13. Dispute resolution 2 - tribunals 14. Dispute resolution 3 - alternative forms of dispute resolution and arbitration 15. Dispute resolution 4 - judicial review 16. Law reform and the Law Commission PART FOUR 17. Legal skills and method 1 18. Legal skills and method 2

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