Understanding the law
By: Geoffrey Rivlin.
Edition: 5th ed.
Publisher: Oxford University Press; Oxford University Press, USA
Published: 2009
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 387
ISBN-13: 9780199547203
Subjects: Law -- Great Britain -- Popular works
Genres: Popular works
Description: This is an introduction to law, and is ideal reading for anyone who is considering a career in law, preparing for university, or embarking on a law course at school or college. Geoffrey Rivlin provides a wealth of detail about the legal system and those who operate it.
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction-the royal courts of justice; title: The law and its importance; title: The invisible palace : part 1, 'judge-made' law-common law and equity; title: The invisible palace : part 2, the constitution; title: The Palace of Westminster : our chief law makers : Parliament; title: Our chief law enforcers : the police; title: Our law upholders : the judiciary; title: Human rights; title: Discrimination and the law; title: The legal profession; title: Solicitors; title: Barristers; title: The work of the courts : part 1,  the courts; title: The work of the courts : part 2, criminal and civil cases; title: Judges; title: Legal robes; title: Criminal trials through the ages; title: Punishments through the ages; title: Criminal trials today; title: Punishments today; title: Young persons; title: Dangerous drugs; title: Animals; title: Laws around the world; title: Some interesting cases.