Understanding the law /
Rivlin, Geoffrey.
Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press,
c2006.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction: the royal courts of justice -- The law and its importance -- The invisible palace: Part 1, 'Judge-made' law-common law and equity -- The invisible palace: Part 2-the Constitution -- The Palace of Westminster: our chief law makers-Parliament -- Our chief law enforcer: the police -- Our law upholders: the judiciary -- The legal profession -- Solicitors -- Barristers -- The work of the courts: Part 1, The courts -- The work of the courts: Part 2, Criminal and civil cases -- Judges -- Legal robes -- Criminal trials through the ages -- Punishments through the ages -- Criminal trials today -- Punishments today -- Human rights -- Discrimination and the law -- Young persons -- Dangerous drugs -- Animals -- Laws around the world.
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