English Legal System
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Verlag | Longman |
Auflage | 2011 |
Seiten | 744 |
Format | 24,5 cm |
Gewicht | 1392 g |
Artikeltyp | Englisches Buch |
ISBN-10 | 1408267063 |
EAN | 9781408267066 |
Bestell-Nr | 40826706U |
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 twelfth edition include:
- Lord Jackson's report on costs in the civil legal system.
- The impact of the Coroners and Justice Act 2010 on sentencing.
- New research into how juries work in practice.
- Proposed reforms by the new coalition government, including: modernising the legislative process; restricting the use of detention; and limiting the retention of DNA data following a police investigation.
Die Autoren:
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.