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This title has been written with a very simple aim in mind - to provide a text which will enable the English legal system to be taught as an interesting, intellectually stimulating course.
This title has been written with a very simple aim in mind - to provide a text which will enable the English legal system to be taught as an interesting, intellectually stimulating course.
Clear, complete, and contextualized; this guide to the English legal system provides the strongest foundation for students at the start of their studies. Straightforward explanations of key topics are paired with learning features showcasing the law in its everyday context to give students a firm grasp on the fundamentals of the legal system.
Assisting students of the English legal system to achieve an understanding of the law, its institutions and processes, this edition sets the law and legal system in its social context and outlines a range of critical views.
Introduction to the English Legal System is the ideal foundation for those coming new to the study of law. Writing in a highly engaging and accessible style, Martin Partington introduces the purposes and functions of English law, the law-making process, and the machinery of justice, while also challenging assumptions and exploring current debates. Consolidating over 40 years' experience in the law, Martin Partington examines beliefs about the English legal system, and encourages students to question how far it meets the growing demands placed on it. Incorporating all the latest developments, this concise introduction brings law and the legal system to life. Online resources This book is accompanied by online resources, including: questions for reflection and discussion; multiple choice questions; a glossary; further reading materials; web links; and a link to Martin Partington's blog, which covers key developments in the English justice system.
'English Legal System' provides a clear and engaging account of the structure and mechanisms of the law in England and Wales. The authors skilfully blend an accessible style with a broad analysis of the subject, making this a definitive introduction for students year after year.
The 6th edition of this volume was originally published by Weidenfeld and Nicolson in 1992. It takes full account of a wide number of major developments, including the final report and implementation of the Civil Justice Review, the battle over the Government's Green Papers for reform of the legal profession, and the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990. The book has been reprinted with a supplementary section on the recommendations of the 1993 reports of the Royal Commission on Criminal Justice, of which Professor Zander is a prominent member.
This best-selling textbook assists students of the English legal system in the achievement of a good understanding of the law, its institutions and processes and sets the law and system in a social context, presenting a range of critical views. Since the last edition of this book, the changes to the English legal system have been extensive and the new edition has been comprehensively revised and updated to take these developments into account. This new ninth edition for 2008-9 includes material on important changes to the governance of the legal system, the establishment of the Ministry of Jus.
Marson and Ferris' Business Law provides a thorough account of the subject for students on Business degrees. It introduces students to the essential topics by exploring current and pertinent examples. It emphasizes the importance of cases and demonstrates the relevance of the law in a business environment.
