by David Kelly (Author), David Kelly (Author)
This best-selling textbook assists students of the English legal system in the achievement of a good understanding of the law, its institutions and processes and sets the law and system in a social context, presenting a range of critical views. Since the last edition of this book, the changes to the English legal system have been extensive and the new edition has been comprehensively revised and updated to take these developments into account. This new ninth edition for 2008-9 includes material on important changes to the governance of the legal system, the establishment of the Ministry of Justice, changes in the operation of juries, the composition and work of the European Union, changes in the fields of the legal professions, and changes in the funding of legal services.This edition also includes an updated version of the court system, the rules of civil procedure, and revised chapters on criminal procedure. Importantly, the authors have expanded the coverage of human rights law. Now accompanied by online support for the acquisition and improvement of legal skills, the new edition has been developed with the requirements of both lecturers and students in mind. New pedagogical features include: more concise chapter summaries to enable students to recap and reflect upon the key points covered within each chapter; more diagrams and flowcharts to illustrate concepts and facilitate the understanding of concepts and interrelationships; and, advice on further reading and suggested web sites of interest at the end of each chapter, to encourage further study and independent research.Improved online support offers: lecturer resources such as PowerPoint slides; sample essay/exam questions for lecturer use and adaptation; Multiple Choice Question software for customisation; and, links to current events/news topics with suggestions on themes for seminar discussions and essay questions a set of skills-led student resources including advice on technique and skills acquisition; how-tos and guidance on best practice; practical interactive exercises and activities; podcasts; an online glossary; and, a Multiple Choice Question testbank to test. "English Legal System" knowledge Slapper and Kelly's textbook is now firmly established as one of the leading undergraduate textbooks on the subject. A favourite with students and lecturers alike, it is essential reading for all those engaged in the study of the English legal system.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 784
Edition: 8 ed
Publisher: Routledge-Cavendish
Published: 22 Jun 2006
ISBN 10: 1845680340
ISBN 13: 9781845680343
'This textbook is well-written and introduces even difficult areas in a form that is accessible. I am particularly pleased that the text introduces a level of critical analysis to this area of the foundations of legal knowledge which many textbook writers approach from a black-letter point of view , Samuli Miettinen, Senior Lecturer in Law, Edge Hill University.
'Slapper and Kelly's textbook on the English Legal System is ideal for first year law students as it is comprehensive yet accessible in that it is easy to read and understand', Nicola Isaacs, Lecturer in Law, University of Plymouth.