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Subjects:

English Legal System

Contents:

Preface

Acknowledgements

Table of Cases

Table of Statutes

Table of Statutory Instruments

Cases, Law Reports and References: A Guide Introduction

PART 1: SOURCES OF LAW

1. Case Law

2. Statute Law

3. Statutory Interpretation

4. Delegated Legislation

5. European Law

6. Custom

7. Equity

8. Treaties

9. Law reform

PART 2: PEOPLE WORKING IN THE LEGAL SYSTEM

10. The judiciary

11. The legal professions

12. The jury system

13. Magistrates

14. The administration of justice

PART 3: HUMAN RIGHTS

15. Introduction to human rights

16. Remedies for infringement of civil rights

PART 4: DISPUTE RESOLUTION

17. Paying for legal services

18. The Police

19. The Criminal Trial Process

20. Sentencing

21. Young offenders

22. The civil justice system

23. Tribunals

24. Appeals and judicial review

25. Alternative methods of dispute resolution

PART 5: CONCEPTS OF LAW

26. Law and rules

27. Law and morals

28. Law and justice

Appendix: Answering examination questions-Essay questions-Problem questions

Glossary

Select Bibliography

Index

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Annual editions ensure that English Legal System keeps as up-to-date as possible with the rapid pace of developments in the legal system of England and Wales. It provides a lively, clear and comprehensive explanation of the subject, and offers critical analysis of the existing laws and discussion of reform options.

The seventh edition includes discussion of the key developments in the English Legal System in the past year, including:-

• The Constitutional Reform Act 2005, introducing major constitutional reforms, including provisions to change the role of the Lord Chancellor, replace the House of Lords with a Supreme Court, and establish a Judicial Appointments Commission;
• planned reforms to the regulations of the legal professions and the way in which people qualify to become solicitors;
• topical Human Rights issues, including discussion of A and Z and Others v Secretary of State for the Home Department, which challenged the legality of detention without charge under the Terrorism Act 2000, celebrities and the right to privacy
• the proposed introduction of I.D cards; and increased police powers as a result of the Serious Crime and Police Act 2005.

Other features include: discussion of key contemporary cases featured in the media to engage student interest and bring the subject to life; critical analysis of reform options to encourage student exploration of current debates; end of chapter summaries, guidelines on answering exam questions and tips on exam technique help students prepare for exams;

Internet links and a full bibliography of extended reading allows students to undertake independent reading and delve deeper into the subject areas; and a Companion Website with regular case and legislation updates, web-links, interactive questions, glossary and key term flashcards, as well as additional problems and questions for lecturers which can be set as student assignments