Elliott & Quinn’s English Legal System is the ideal companion to anyone studying law at University. Relied upon by generations of students and renowned for its wide-ranging coverage and engaging writing style, this text also includes a range of student-friendly features making it your definitive guide to all aspects of the English legal system.
Features
Based on the original work by Catherine Elliott and Frances Quinn, this new edition continues to offer the trademark clarity of writing for which this book is known making it an ideal text for anyone requiring an engaging overview of the English legal system.
Offers unrivalled coverage of all aspects of the English legal system, including coverage of core concepts in law that are not typically found in other textbooks in this area.
Areas of academic debate, criticisms of the current law and reform options are highlighted throughout the text to encourage the reader to analyse and develop their own views on the more controversial areas of the English legal system.
A range of features are included throughout the book to help you to get to grips with the subject quickly and to reinforce your understanding, including:
Key case boxes to help you identify and understand the legal principles developed from leading case law
Topical issue boxes to illustrate how the law applies in real-world situations
Typical exam questions and detailed guidance on answering them to illustrate how to apply the legal principles in exams
Additional reading suggestions to encourage you to read more widely around the subject
New to This Edition
Updated annually with all major case law and legislative developments, this nineteenth edition includes:
Topical references to Brexit.
Consideration of the steps taken towards greater efficiency/lower costs, with reference to recent reports: The Review of Civil Litigation Costs and Civil Courts Structure Review.
Discussion on the findings of the Lammy Review: An independent review into the treatment of, and outcomes for, BAME individuals in the Criminal Justice System.
Coverage of the ‘enemies of the people’ media frenzy in the wake of the Miller ruling.
Table of Contents
Preface xvAcknowledgements xviTable of cases xviiTable of statutes xxviTable of statutory materials xxviiCases, law reports and case references: a guide xxix
Introduction 1
Part 1 Sources of law
1 Case law 92 Statute law 423 Statutory interpretation 554 Delegated legislation 815 European law 946 Custom 1237 Equity 1288 Treaties 1369 Law reform 139
Part 2 People working in the legal system
10 The judges 16111 The legal professions 19712 The jury 24913 Magistrates 28914 Administration of justice 31115 Paying for legal services 319
Part 3 Human rights
16 Introduction to human rights 35917 Remedies for infringement of human rights 389
Part 4 Criminal justice system
18 The police 40319 The criminal trial process 45520 Sentencing 49921 Young offenders 54222 Criminal appeals 569
Part 5 Civil justice system
23 The civil trial process 59524 Tribunals 64525 Alternative methods of dispute resolution 66026 Civil appeals and judicial review 681
Part 6 Concepts of law
27 Law and rules 69928 Law and morals 71029 Law and justice 727Appendix: Answering examination questions 735Glossary 741Select bibliography 744Index 761
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