Cownie, Fiona,

English legal system in context / Fiona Cownie, Anthony Bradney, Mandy Burton. - Fourth edition. - xxix, 371 pages ; 25 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 334-371) and index.

What is 'the English legal system'? -- The significance of courts -- Courts in 'the English legal system' -- Tribunals -- English legal reasoning : the use of case law -- English legal reasoning : reading statutes -- The university law school and law students -- Solicitors and barristers -- Judges and judging -- The civil court in action -- Alternative dispute resolution -- Private security and other non-police agencies -- The public police : uncovering crime and powers of stop and search -- Arrest and detention -- Prosecutions -- The magistrates' court -- The Crown Court.

0199289883 9780199289882

2007009362


Law--Great Britain
Justice, Administration of--Great Britain
Courts--Great Britain

KD660 / .C68 2007

349.42