English Legal System, 8th Edition

Support your students with this accessible and authoritative introductory textbook for the English Legal System – from the author and publisher you trust. Written by Jacqueline Martin, who has helped hundreds of thousands pass their exams and enjoy their studies, The English Legal System, 8th edition ensures that students have a comprehensive understanding of this area of the Law. It maintains a balance between deep insight and easy reading so students can reach their highest potential. The text supports a range Law courses, including OCR and WJEC A Level, ILEX, Access to HE, paralegal, international foundation programme, BTEC in Applied Law, law courses for non-law students in business, accountancy and public services plus Foundation Degree and LLB programmes. – Use diagrams, illustrations, key facts charts and activities to clarify difficult concepts and help students remember the key information – Support understanding and revision with key terms, a glossary for quick reference and examination advice – Hold your students’ attention with interesting and informative cases and explanations of the law – Encourage students to question the logic and practicality of the law in England and Wales

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 The rule of law
Chapter 2 The development of law
Chapter 3 Judicial precedent
Chapter 4 Acts of Parliament
Chapter 5 Delegated legislation
Chapter 6 European law
Chapter 7 Statutory interpretation
Chapter 8 Law reform
Chapter 9 Civil cases
Chapter 10 Alternative methods of dispute resolution
Chapter 11 Crime and police investigations
Chapter 12 Pre-trial procedure in criminal cases
Chapter 13 Criminal courts
Chapter 14 Sentencing
Chapter 15 The legal profession
Chapter 16 The judiciary
Chapter 17 Magistrates
Chapter 18 Juries
Chapter 19 Legal aid and advice
Chapter 20 Human rights
Appendix 1 Hints on some of the activities
Appendix 2 Glossary of Latin terms
Appendix 3 Tips on exam success