Subjects:

English Legal System

Contents:

1. Courts of normal jurisdiction

2. Courts of special jurisdiction

3. Tribunals

4. Legislation and statutory interpretation

5. Judicial precedent

6. Trial by jury

7. Appeals and the correction of miscarriages of justice

8. Contempt of court

9. Remedies in private law

10. Remedies in public law

Now in its eleventh edition, this book has been thoroughly revised and updated to take into account the recent developments in the English legal process. It provides a clear and topical account of the most important institutions and practices of the English legal system.

This new edition builds on strengths of earlier editions, providing a clear and readable explanation of how the English legal system operates. It deals with the organisation and procedures of courts and tribunals, the trial process and jury system, major forms of redress in private and public law, and discusses the way judges make and determine the law. Throughout, examples are drawn from a wide range of cases to help students develop a rounded understanding of the subject

New to this edition:-

• A revised structure ensures that this text maps even more closely to undergraduate ELS courses
• Fully revised to take account of major legislative developments including, the Civil Partnership Act 2004, the Employment Relations Act 2004, the Gender Recognition Act 2004, the Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005, and the Constitutional Reform Act 2005
• Recent judgments of the Court of Appeal and the High Court on key cases have been included, as have important pronouncements by the House of Lords

An Online Resource Centre includes Updates - details of changes to the law and Web links - a slection of useful websites