The English Legal SystemOxford University Press, 2007 - 505 pages The English Legal System provides a lively and approachable introduction for those new to the study of law. The textbook presents the main areas of the English legal system and invites students to critique the wider aspects of how law is made and reformed. Clearly structured in four parts, and designed to reflect the content of legal system courses, the book provides thorough and informative coverage of varied topics including the sources of law, the legal profession, human rights, civil disputes, the criminal courts, litigation, and tribunals. |
Table des matières
1 The English Legal System | 1 |
Sources of Law | 17 |
The Practitioners of Law | 171 |
The Criminal Justice System | 279 |
Civil Disputes | 409 |
Bibliography | 489 |
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