Understanding the Law /
Geoffrey Rivlin
Understanding the Law / Geoffrey Rivlin - 6th Ed. - United Kingdom: Oxford University Press, 2012. - 392 p. : ill. ; 22 cm
1. Introduction - the Royal Courts of Justice ; 2. The Law and its Importance ; 3. The Invisible Palace - Part 1: 'Judge-Made' Law - Common Law and Equity ; 4. The Invisible Palace - Part 2: The Constitution ; 5. The Palace of Westminster: Our Chief Law Makers - Parliament ; 6. Our Chief Law Enforcers - the Police ; 7. Our Law Upholders - the Judiciary ; 8. Human Rights ; 9. Discrimination and the Law ; 10. The Legal Profession ; 11. Solicitors ; 12. Barristers ; 13. The Work of the Courts - Part 1: The Courts ; 14. The Work of the Courts - Part 2: Criminal and Civil Cases ; 15. Judges ; 16. Legal Robes ; 17. Criminal Trials through the Ages ; 18. Punishments through the Ages ; 19. Criminal Trials Today ; 20. Punishments Today ; 21. Young Persons ; 22. Dangerous Drugs ; 23. Laws around the World ; 24. Some Interesting Cases ; Questions for the Reader ; Some Useful Reading
Understanding the Law is an engaging and very readable introduction to the English legal system. The book is ideal for anyone preparing for university, or embarking on a law course at school or college, as it provides a wealth of fascinating detail about the legal system and its participants.
9780199608805
349.42
Understanding the Law / Geoffrey Rivlin - 6th Ed. - United Kingdom: Oxford University Press, 2012. - 392 p. : ill. ; 22 cm
1. Introduction - the Royal Courts of Justice ; 2. The Law and its Importance ; 3. The Invisible Palace - Part 1: 'Judge-Made' Law - Common Law and Equity ; 4. The Invisible Palace - Part 2: The Constitution ; 5. The Palace of Westminster: Our Chief Law Makers - Parliament ; 6. Our Chief Law Enforcers - the Police ; 7. Our Law Upholders - the Judiciary ; 8. Human Rights ; 9. Discrimination and the Law ; 10. The Legal Profession ; 11. Solicitors ; 12. Barristers ; 13. The Work of the Courts - Part 1: The Courts ; 14. The Work of the Courts - Part 2: Criminal and Civil Cases ; 15. Judges ; 16. Legal Robes ; 17. Criminal Trials through the Ages ; 18. Punishments through the Ages ; 19. Criminal Trials Today ; 20. Punishments Today ; 21. Young Persons ; 22. Dangerous Drugs ; 23. Laws around the World ; 24. Some Interesting Cases ; Questions for the Reader ; Some Useful Reading
Understanding the Law is an engaging and very readable introduction to the English legal system. The book is ideal for anyone preparing for university, or embarking on a law course at school or college, as it provides a wealth of fascinating detail about the legal system and its participants.
9780199608805
349.42