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English Legal System Steve Wilson (former Principal Lecturer, former Principal Lecturer, Northumbria University, Newcastle)

English Legal System By Steve Wilson (former Principal Lecturer, former Principal Lecturer, Northumbria University, Newcastle)

Summary

Clear, complete, and contextualized; this guide to the English legal system provides the strongest foundation for students at the start of their studies. Straightforward explanations of key topics are paired with learning features showcasing the law in its everyday context to give students a firm grasp on the fundamentals of the legal system.

English Legal System Summary

English Legal System by Steve Wilson (former Principal Lecturer, former Principal Lecturer, Northumbria University, Newcastle)

How does the English legal system work? Who are the key players? How do its workings affect everyday life? Answering these questions and more, English Legal System provides students with the fundamental knowledge they need to approach the subject with confidence. Concise, straightforward, and easy-to-understand, the book offers clear and accessible explanations of all the essential topics. With real-life applications and examples, and a 'talking point' feature at the start of each chapter, once students have grasped concepts they can go on to understand the law in its working context. Packed with questions, features, and written in an engaging style, this book takes students on a journey, inviting them to read, understand, see the law in practice, and then think for themselves. Going beyond description to invite students to reflect and question, 'thinking point' and 'critical debate' features present opportunities for students to develop their own views and consider how effective the law is at achieving its aims. The strongest foundation for students at the start of their study of law; this is a clear, complete, and contextualized account of the English legal system and an essential guide. English Legal System is supported by online resources, featuring the following: For students: - Self-test questions to allow students to test their knowledge - A sample act of parliament to guide students through reading legislation - Web links to aid students in reading around the topics - Links to video material to allow students to engage with subject areas - A guide to reading cases to help students build up this key skill for their study of law - Regular updates to the law to explain any key changes For lecturers: - Diagrams from the book for use in presentations

About Steve Wilson (former Principal Lecturer, former Principal Lecturer, Northumbria University, Newcastle)

Steve Wilson is a former Principal Lecturer at Northumbria University, Newcastle. Helen Rutherford, is a Senior Lecturer and Solicitor at Northumbria University, Newcastle. Tony Storey, is a Senior Lecturer at Northumbria University, Newcastle. Natalie Wortley is an Associate Professor of Law at Northumbria University, Newcastle.

Table of Contents

1: Studying English legal system 2: English legal system: an overview 3: Legislation and the law-making process 4: The interpretation of statutes 5: The doctrine of judicial precedent 6: The law and institutions of the European Union 7: Human rights and fundamental freedoms 8: The judiciary 9: The legal profession 10: The jury 11: Access to justice 12: The criminal process: the suspect and the police 13: The criminal process: pre-trial and trial 14: Sentencing 15: The civil process 16: Criminal and civil appeals 17: Tribunals 18: Alternative dispute resolution

Additional information

GOR009115197
9780198808152
0198808151
English Legal System by Steve Wilson (former Principal Lecturer, former Principal Lecturer, Northumbria University, Newcastle)
Used - Like New
Paperback
Oxford University Press
20180426
720
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The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins

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