Subjects:

English Legal System

Contents:

1 - Introduction to Law 10 - Funding of advice and representation 11 - The judiciary 12 - Lay people in the legal system 13 - Introduction to Criminal Law 14 - Non-fatal offences against the person 15 - The tort of negligence 16 - Sanctions 17 - Answering examination questions 2 - The development of English law 3 - Legislation 4 - Statutory Interpretation 5 - European Law 6 - Civil Case 7 - Alternative methods of Dispute Resolution 8 - Criminal Case 9 - The legal profession

Big compensation pay-outs make the headlines. New style ""claims centres"" advertise for accident victims promising ""where there's blame, there's a claim"". Many commentators fear Britain is experiencing a US-style compensation craze. But what's wrong with holding employers and businesses to account? Or are we now too ready to reach for our lawyers and to find someone to blame when things go wrong? These questions and more are discussed by four experienced professionals in the field.In this text, contrasting approaches to this topical and contentious question are presented by various specialists on the subject.The Institute of Idea's mission is to expand the boundaries of public debate through organizing conferences, discussions and salons, and publishing written conversations and exchanges in a hope to play a part in shaking up a culture that seems to shy away more and more from confrontation and the clash of ideas. This series aims to present thought-provoking arguments.