Understanding the law
By: Geoffrey Rivlin
Edition: 6th ed.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Oxford, U.K
Language: eng
Number of pages: 392
ISBN-13: 9780199608805
Subjects: Law; Popular works
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [375]-376) and 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: 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: Laws around the world; title: Some interesting cases.