Introduction to the English legal system
By: Martin Partington.
Edition: 5th ed.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Oxford; New York
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780199571727
Subjects: Law -- Great Britain
Description: "Written in a highly engaging and approachable style, the fifth edition of Introduction to the English Legal System is an ideal foundation for all those coming new to the study of law.  It introduces readers to the purposes and functions of law and the law-making process; it also explains what is happening to the English legal system, why it is happening, and considers what the future may bring. It covers recent institutional developments and their significance for key matters of public interest including human rights, control of crime, fears of a compensation culture, and access to justice.    <strong>Online Resource Centre</strong>  Student Resources: Video (introduction to the book) Podcasts (discussion of key debates) Author blog  Web links  Glossary  Crosswords  Multiple choice questions   Lecturer resources:  PowerPoint presentations with lecture notes  Test bank"--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Machine generated contents note: Introduction; title: 1. 'Knowledge', themes and structure; title: Law, society and authority; title: 2. Law and society: the purposes and functions of law; title: 3. Law-making: authority and process; title: The institutional framework; title: 4. Shaping the institutional framework: the role of government; title: 5. The criminal justice system; title: 6. The administrative justice system; title: 7. The family justice system; title: 8. The civil and commercial justice system; title: The delivery and funding of legal services; title: 9. Delivering legal services: practitioners, adjudicators, and legal scholars; title: 10. The funding of legal services; title: Conclusion; title: 11. Is the legal system fit for purpose?.