174 Pages
by
Routledge
174 Pages
by
Routledge
174 Pages
by
Routledge
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The ideal companion to developing the essential skills needed to undertake the core module of English Legal System as part of undergraduate study of law or a qualifying GDL/CPE conversion course. Providing support for learning and revision throughout, the key skills are demonstrated in the context of the core topics of study with expertly written example sets of notes, followed by opportunities to... Read more
1. Sources of law
2. The doctrine of judicial precedent
3. Statutory interpretation
4. Civil courts
5. Criminal courts and procedure
6. Appeals
7. Funding
8. Juries
9. Lay magistrates
10. The legal profession
11. The judiciary
12. Sentencing
2. The doctrine of judicial precedent
3. Statutory interpretation
4. Civil courts
5. Criminal courts and procedure
6. Appeals
7. Funding
8. Juries
9. Lay magistrates
10. The legal profession
11. The judiciary
12. Sentencing
Biography
Dr Catherine Easton is a Senior Lecturer in Law at Manchester Metropolitan University. She teaches English Legal System on LLB and GDipL courses in the UK and in Hong Kong. Her research interests include using interactive technology to teach law.
'This book is perfect for students who are coming to the subject for the first time....Understanding the law in its most simple form is essential, and this book allows you to do this.'
Amy Clatworthy - 3rd Year Law Undergraduate, University of Exeter'This is a fabulous addition to the student book market... I only wish it had been available when I was a student!'
Dr. L Trickett, Nottingham Law School, UK
