The English legal system
By: Jacqueline Martin
Edition: 7th ed.
Publisher: Hodder Education
Published: 2013
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 960
ISBN-13: 9781444183061
Subjects: Law
Description: Martin offers a refreshing activity-based approach to the often difficult topic of the English legal system. The text incorporates a wide range of activities, exercises and real examination questions along with illustrations.
Notes: Previous edition: 2010.

Includes index.
Table of contents: title: 1. The rule of law; title: 2. The development of law; title: 3. Judicial precedent; title: 4. Acts of Parliament; title: 5. Delegated legislation; title: 6. European law; title: 7. Statutory interpretation; title: 8. Law reform; title: 9. Civil cases; title: 10. Alternative methods of dispute resolution; title: 11. Crime and police investigations; title: 12. Pre-trial procedure in criminal cases; title: 13. Criminal courts; title: 14. Sentencing; title: 15. The legal profession; title: 16. The judiciary; title: 17. Magistrates; title: 18. Juries; title: 19. Legal aid and advice; title: 20. Human rights; title: Appendix 1. Hints on some of the activities; title: Appendix 2. Glossary of Latin terms; title: Appendix 3. Tips on exam success.