Law: The Basics (Paperback, 3rd Edition)

An engaging introduction to one of the most complex areas of modern life. The book introduces both the main components of the legal system - including judges, juries and law-makers - and key areas of law - contract, civil negligence, and criminal law - to provide the uninitiated with an ideal introduction to law. Key questions to be considered include:

How are laws made?

How do judges decide cases?

What is the exact role of the EU in the legal system?

What are your rights and duties under contract law?

What is a crime and what are criminal defences?

Throughout the book, a wide range of contemporary cases are examined to relate key legal concepts to familiar examples and real world situations.

Table of Contents

List of Abbreviations Preface 1. Types of Law 2. How Laws are Made 3. Making Sense of Legislation 4. How Judges Decide Cases 5. European Law 6. Human Rights 7. The Jury 8. Criminal Law 9. Contract Law. Glossary of Terms. Bibliography

General

Imprint:	Taylor & Francis
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	The Basics
Release date:	June 2011
First published:	2012
Authors:	Gary Slapper • David Kelly
Dimensions:	198 x 129 x 12mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	200
Edition:	3rd Edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-415-56806-7
Categories:	Books > Law > Jurisprudence & general issues > General Books > Law > English law > Civil law - General works Books > Law > Laws of other jurisdictions & general law > General Promotions
LSN:	0-415-56806-4
Barcode:	9780415568067

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