Suitable for students studying GCSE Law and other introductory Law courses, this work introduces and explains a range of topics, including court structure, criminal law, contract law, family law, consumer law, human rights law, tort law and employment law. Each chapter also introduces and explains specialised vocabulary.

The English Legal System provides a lively and approachable introduction for those new to the study of law. The textbook presents the main areas of the legal system and encourages students to critique the wider aspects of how law is made and reformed. Clearly structured in five parts:- Sources of Law; - Courts and Practitioners; - Criminal Justice System; - Civil Justice System; and - The Future of ELSthe text is designed to reflect the content of legal system courses and provides thorough and informative coverage of all main topics. The author's engaging writing style brings the subject to life and questions for reflection encourage students to engage with and debate the controversial aspects of the legal system.Real life examples, diagrams and activities appear throughout the text to ensure students understand how the law works in practice. Online Resource CentreThe English Legal System is accompanied by a variety of online resources for both students and lecturers. For students:- Introductory podcasts guide you through the textbook features - Suggestions for practical activities help you take your learning further - A glossary containing key terms relating to the English legal system - Audio podcasts support the questions for reflection in the textbook - Regular updates featuring discussion of changes in the law since book publication - Web links guide you to useful information on the English legal system For lecturers:- A testbank of multiple choice questions that can be customized and incorporated into your teaching

Covers the Constitutional Reform Act 2005, Land Registration Act 2005, Leasehold Reform Act 2002, Sexual Offences Reform Act 2003 and the Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005.

Need some help finding your way around the complex English Legal System? Want a reliable source you can learn from, go back to for revision and link to your exams?The English Legal System, 6th edition is here to guide you. It's especially useful for students following OCR or WJEC AS Law because it covers all the necessary topics and highlights links to those specifications. On top of that, the breadth of coverage means that students will be able to push for the best grades with this book. That's also why thousands of students every year find it an ideal introductory text for undergraduate and intermediate law courses.Jacqueline Martin's bestselling book has helped over 100,000 students to enjoy and be successful in studying law. She has used diagrams, charts and activities throughout to clarify difficult concepts and help readers remember the key information for exams.

The Key Cases series provides a portable and effective way for you to absorb and retain the essential facts needed for exam success.Key features include:* Diagrams to summarise the key points* Expert selection of cases * Recognisable and memorable elements, including the key facts, key law, key principles, key judgments, key comments and key problems as appropriate in each case.* Cases for comparison and contrast are highlighted to illustrate alternative opinions and perspectivesSupporting resources are available at www.UnlockingTheLaw.co.uk where you will find extensive revision materials including MCQs and Key Q&As 

This comparative analysis considers the differing approaches to important areas of law in England, France and Germany. In particular, constitutions, sources of law, rights against the state to prevent abuse of power, and rights of private individuals and organisations against each other in tort and contract are examined and compared, and the system of courts is also considered. Updated and revised, each sub-topic is introduced with the relevant material in the English system, allowing easy comparison and assimilation of the other systems. The text includes translations of relevant French and German codal material, and references to relevant cases from all of the jurisdictions. This new edition includes constitutional changes in France and the United Kingdom, in particular the new procedure for challenging existing legislation before the Conseil constitutionnel. It examines the consequences of the Lisbon Treaty, as well as other recent codal and legislative changes. Comprehensive and topical, the text explores a wide variety of new case law on issues such as: preventive detention; the use of evidence obtained by torture; the balance between suppression of terrorism and personal freedom; the internet; email monitoring; artificial reproductive techniques; use of global positioning systems (GPSs), deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and closed-circuit television (CCTV); the wearing of religious clothing (such as the headscarf) and symbols (such as the cross); circumcision; methods of crowd control; the prevention of human trafficking; the preservation of privacy, especially for celebrities; and the legality of pre-nuptial agreements and success fees for lawyers. Designed for students on comparative law courses, this textbook will also prove valuable to students who are familiar with English law, but require a readily comprehensible introduction to French or German law.

Are you studying for an A-Level in Law? Are you thinking about reading Law or a related subject at university? Or maybe you already have a place at Law School? If you answered 'yes' to any of the above or if you have a general interest in how the Law works, Law Made Simple is the perfect introduction to this huge and complex subject. Covering all the foundation subjects, Contract, Torts, Land, Trusts, Criminal, Public and EU Law as well as an introduction to the personnel and mechanisms that make up the English Legal System, Law Made Simple will offer you a clear and concise introduction to both the legislation and case law relating to all the major topics. This 13th edition now includes a brand new chapter on Public Law and Human Rights, a completely revised and updated chapter on Sources of Law and has been fully updated to take into account developments across the curriculum such as the ratification of the Lisbon Treaty; the Supreme Court and the Ministry of Justice; the Legal Services Act 2007; and the Fixed Term Parliaments Act 2011.

A new series with a unique approach to undergraduate study of law. Designed specifically so the subject matter is readable and students are not overwhelmed with page after page of continuous prose. The ultimately accessible style will ensure that students understand and are able to apply the concepts with confidence.