This text is a clear exposition of all important aspects of English law and the English legal system. Presented in an easy to read style, the chapters comprehensively cover criminal law, contract law, the law of tort, consumer protection law, the law of trusts and equity, European law and corporate law. The book also provides a detailed account of how the legal system works, with chapters on court structure, civil and criminal process, alternative dispute resolution, the judiciary, legal services, the funding of legal services and the criminal justice system.