English Legal System - Couverture souple

Elliott, Catherine; Quinn, Frances

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1408256142 ISBN 13 : 9781408256145

Editeur : Pearson Education Limited, 2010

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A propos du livre

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"The book has several strengths welcome to students and lecturers alike: up-to-date, well-written and comprehensive. It provides clear exposition of the central themes whilst the delightful layout makes the information readily accessible."

            Dr. Jackson Maogoto, Senior Lecturer, University of Manchester

English Legal System is the best-selling undergraduate text on this subject, providing an authoritative and engaging account of the structure and mechanisms of the law in England and Wales. The authors skilfully present a thought-provoking analysis of the subject, making this the definitive introduction to the area and the first choice for students year after year. Annually revised and fully updated, Elliott and Quinn's English Legal System continues to keep you fully informed of progress and changes within this constantly evolving subject. Some key recent developments covered in this eleventh edition include:

• The establishment of the Supreme Court.
• Planned reforms in the Constitutional Reform and Governance Bill.
• Changes to the regulation of the legal profession, including the establishment of the Legal Services Board.
• The opening of family courts to the media.
• Police tactics following the G20 demonstrations. 

This eleventh edition offers:

• Comprehensive exposition of the legal system of England and Wales
• Unrivalled clarity of explanation
• Over eighty questions with answer guidelines in the book and on mylawchamber, alongside a dedicated chapter on answering law exam questions to help support your revision

The book also draws on a number of innovative learning features to develop your knowledge of the subject even further, such as:

• Key Case boxes which help you identify and remember important cases and rulings.
• Topical Issue boxes which put the legal system into context and support understanding.
• Figures and diagrams which offer a visual description of various aspects of the legal system.

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Catherine Elliott is a qualified barrister and senior lecturer in law at City University, London. She has extensive experience of teaching and writing about law.

Frances Quinn is an award-winning journalist, with a particular interest in and experience of the law.

 

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Visit www.mylawchamber.co.uk/elliottELS to access the accompanying Pearson eText, an electronic version of English Legal System. The eText is fully linked to interactive questions, sample exam questions with answer guidance, and flashcards - all designed so that you can test yourself on topics covered in this book. There are also live weblinks and regular legal updates to help you impress lecturers and examiners with your knowledge of the latest developments in the English legal system.

Lecturers: Register online for access to a testbank of multiple-choice questions that can be customised and used to assess students' progress.

 

Présentation de l'éditeur

English Legal System is the best-selling text on this subject, providing 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 the definitive introduction to the area and the first choice for students year after year. Annually revised and fully updated, English Legal System continues to keep on top of this constantly evolving subject.

 

"The book has several strengths welcome to students and lecturers alike: up-to-date, well-written and comprehensive. It provides clear exposition of the central themes whilst the delightful layout makes the information readily accessible."
Dr. Jackson Maogoto, Senior Lecturer, University of Manchester:

“The book is highly accessible and easy to understand. It’s use of pedagogy is excellent and the text’s features significantly aid student comprehension.” 
Lee Roach, Portsmouth University

"I think that this book has a clear written style that is easy to read, is understandable and places the material at the right level for the students. This is a first year subject so presenting the student with the right depth of material is important."
Tim Connor, Bradford University

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Pearson Education Limited
• Date d'édition: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1408256142
• ISBN 13: 9781408256145
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 736