Peter Cane Livres

For any reader needing a concise yet expert explanation of a subject in law, the New Oxford Companion to Law is the ideal reference work. Providing greater depth than can be found in legal dictionaries but always accessible to the non-specialist, entries in the Companion cover all areas of law and legal systems and are extensively cross-referenced for ease of navigation.The Companion draws upon the expertise of over 700 scholars and practitioners, offering the widest possible range of perspectives on legal topics. Consisting in over 1700 alphabetically-arranged entries, the Companion features:·The fundamentals of all the major areas of law such as criminal law, tax and social security law, human rights law, family and employment law, education law, sports law, international and EU law·The role and workings of legal institutions such as parliaments, courts, law schools, and international bodies such as the EU and the UN·Leading cases, famous trials and distinguished lawyers, past and present·Major events in legal history and major debates in legal theory·Twenty pages of rich illustrations, bringing the content to lifeThe Companion will appeal to the interested citizen, students applying for law courses at university, law students, and also to advanced readers who are already familiar with the law who will enjoy reading the engagingly written accounts of areas that they know as well as many that they don't.

The book offers a comprehensive comparative analysis of administrative power control in England, the USA, and Australia, linking the differences and similarities to the constitutional structures of each system. Utilizing social-scientific and historical methods, it examines long-term power distribution patterns alongside detailed aspects of administrative law and justice systems. Additionally, it introduces an innovative model for analyzing government systems based on the diffusion and concentration of public power, providing fresh insights beyond traditional separation-of-powers frameworks.

This title provides an account of the main principles of administrative law and sets those principles in historical, comparative and constitutional perspective. It guides the reader through the complexities of current law and provides an account of how it developed and where it might go in years to come.

Adopting a comparative institutional approach, this book explores the intricate relationship between law and morality, questioning the prevalent notion that morality serves as a critical benchmark for legal practices. It delves into how these two domains interact and influence each other, offering a fresh perspective on their interconnectedness and challenging established beliefs.

The book explores the emergence of administrative tribunals, which serve a crucial role in adjudicating disputes between citizens and the state, distinct from traditional courts. These institutions, prevalent in the common law world, handle a greater volume of cases than courts but are often overlooked in scholarly discourse. The author examines their functions, significance in the legal landscape, and contributions to the concept of 'administrative justice,' highlighting the need for more comprehensive analysis of their impact on governance and citizen rights.

This work presents an innovative conceptual framework for tort law and private law, crafted by a prominent figure in legal academia. It delves into the foundational principles and theories that shape these areas of law, offering fresh insights and perspectives. The author’s expertise promises to challenge traditional views and stimulate critical thinking about legal structures and their implications in society.