Assisting students of the English legal system to achieve an understanding of the law, its institutions and processes, this edition sets the law and legal system in its social context and outlines a range of critical views.
Slapper and Kelly’s The English Legal System explains and critically assesses how our law is made and applied. Trusted by generations of academics and students, this authoritative textbook clearly describes the legal rules of England and Wales and their collective influence as a sociocultural institution. This latest edition has been extensively restructured and updated, providing up-to-date and reliable analysis of recent developments that have an impact on the legal system in England and Wales. Key learning features include: useful chapter summaries which act as a good check point for students; ‘food for thought’ questions at the end of each chapter to prompt critical thinking and reflection; sources for further reading and suggested websites at the end of each chapter to point students towards further learning pathways; and an online skills network including how tos, practical examples, tips, advice and interactive examples of English law in action. Relied upon by generations of students, this book is a permanent fixture in this ever-evolving subject.
Slapper and Kelly’s The English Legal System explains and critically assesses how our law is made and applied. Trusted by generations of academics and students, this authoritative textbook clearly describes the legal rules of England and Wales and their collective influence as a sociocultural institution. This latest edition of The English Legal System has been substantially updated. Slapper & Kelly can always be relied upon for accurate and reliable coverage of all of the latest developments which impact on the legal system in England and Wales. Key learning features include: useful chapter summaries which act as a good check point for students ‘food for thought’ questions at the end of each chapter to prompt critical thinking and reflection sources for further reading and suggested websites at the end of each chapter to point students towards further learning pathways an online skills network including how tos, practical examples, tips, advice and interactive examples of English law in action. Relied upon by generations of students, Slapper and Kelly’s The English Legal System is a permanent fixture in this ever-evolving subject.
Slapper & Kelly''s The English Legal Systemassists students 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. In recent years, changes to the English legal system have been extensive and the tenth edition has been comprehensively revised and updated to take these developments into account. This new edition for 2009-10 includes material on important changes to the criminal justice system, statutory interpretation, the judiciary, 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. Now accompanied by online support for the acquisition and improvement of legal skills, The English Legal Systemhas been developed with the requirements of both lecturers and students in mind. Key pedagogical features include: concise chapter summaries to enable students to recap and reflect upon the key points covered within each chapter diagrams and flowcharts to illustrate concepts and facilitate the understanding of concepts and interrelationships advice on further reading and suggested web sites of interest at the end of each chapter, to encourage further study and independent research The companion website offers: lecturer resources such as PowerPoint slides; and sample essay / exam questions for lecturer use and adaptation; 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-to''s and guidance on best practice; practical interactive exercises and activities; podcasts; an online glossary; and a bank of Multiple Choice Questions to test English Legal System knowledge Slapper and Kelly''s textbook is 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. www.routledge.com/textbooks/9780415480963 the requirements of both lecturers and students in mind. Key pedagogical features include: concise chapter summaries to enable students to recap and reflect upon the key points covered within each chapter diagrams and flowcharts to illustrate concepts and facilitate the understanding of concepts and interrelationships advice on further reading and suggested web sites of interest at the end of each chapter, to encourage further study and independent research The companion website offers: lecturer resources such as PowerPoint slides; and sample essay / exam questions for lecturer use and adaptation; 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-to''s and guidance on best practice; practical interactive exercises and activities; podcasts; an online glossary; and a bank of Multiple Choice Questions to test English Legal System knowledge Slapper and Kelly''s textbook is 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. www.routledge.com/textbooks/9780415480963 t;P> a set of skills-led student resources including advice on technique and skills acquisition; how-to''s and guidance on best practice; practical interactive exercises and activities; podcasts; an online glossary; and a bank of Multiple Choice Questions to test English Legal System knowledge Slapper and Kelly''s textbook is 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. www.routledge.com/textbooks/9780415480963
Slapper and Kelly’s The English Legal System explains and critically assesses how our law is made and applied. Annually updated, this authoritative textbook clearly describes the legal rules of England and Wales and their collective influence as a sociocultural institution. This latest edition of The English Legal System has been substantially rewritten and updated to include: updates to anti-terrorism legislation and control orders; an entirely new chapter on Family Courts and Process; the new Crime and Courts Act 2013; coverage of the Ministry of Justice proposals for reform of judicial review; expanded coverage of mediation and the Children and Families Bill 2013 and this edition also includes substantial updates arising from the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012. Key learning features include: a clear and logical structure with short, manageable, well-structured individual chapters; useful chapter summaries which act as a good check point for students; sources for further reading and suggested websites at the end of each chapter to point students towards further learning pathways; an online skills network including how tos, practical examples, tips, advice and interactive examples of English law in action. Relied upon by generations of students, Slapper and Kelly’s The English Legal System is a permanent fixture in this everevolving subject. Companion Website Visit The English Legal System companion website: www.routledge.com/cw/slapper Here you can find a bank of activities and exercises corresponding to the chapters in the book designed to give you the opportunity to test your knowledge and further your understanding of the English legal system. These include: • News and updates • Comprehensive legal skills guide • Multiple choice questions • Interactive glossary
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