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.