400 Pages
    by Routledge-Cavendish

    392 Pages
    by Routledge-Cavendish

    Whether you are engaged in the study of law, are considering studying law at university, are a business professional or want to find out more about the law in general, Slapper and Kelly's English Law offers a clear, lively and reliable point of entry to the law in England and Wales.

    Presented in an easy-to-read style, it provides readers with an accurate explanation of how the English legal system currently works and the content of English law in all its key areas of operation, including criminal law, contract law and the law of negligence.

    An invaluable introduction, English Law is an excellent resource for students of the English legal system and English law, as well as for professionals and general readers.

    1. Introduction to Law.  2. Sources of Law.  3. Civil and Criminal Court structures.  4. The Judiciary.  5. The Criminal Law.  6. The Law of Contract.  7. The Law of Negligence.  8. The Civil Process.  9. The Criminal Process.  10. Legal Services

    Biography

    Gary Slapper, LLB, LLM, PhD, PGCE (Law), is Professor of Law, and Director of the Centre for Law, at The Open University, and writes a legal column for The Times.


    David Kelly, BA, BA (Law), PhD, is Principal Lecturer in Law, and Director of the Centre for Critical Legal Studies, at Staffordshire University.

    Praise for first edition:

    'All new law students and readers with a general interest in modern legal issues will find it well worth reading... I feel that these two tutors have written the best introduction to the subject yet produced. It is certainly required reading for A-Level and undergraduate studies..'- Law Tutors Partnership, Newsletter No 2

    'Gary Slapper and David Kelly continue their successful collaboration with the publication of English Law ... Throughout the work, there is critical analysis and evaluation, enabling the reader to become familiar with the meaning of legal concepts and principles while, at the same time, gaining an insight into the complexities that often surround them...' - The Law Teacher