A further instalment of extraordinary cases from around the world, featuring cases that truly stand out as odd, even among all the unusual dramas that challenge the courts. A highly entertaining read about the more bizarre aspects of human life that fetch up in the law courts at the beginning of the 21st century.
Slapper and Kelly’s text critically assesses the making and application of law in England and Wales, serving as an authoritative resource that is annually updated. This edition presents significant changes to the legal system, incorporating recent legislation and case law, including the Protection of Freedom Act 2012, the Defamation Bill, and the Justice and Security Bill 2012. It also examines developments in the Crown Prosecution Service, Mediation, and Judicial Diversity. Key cases such as Alvi v Secretary of State for the Home Department, AXA General Insurance Limited v The Lord Advocate, and R v J, S, M are analyzed, alongside recent government papers on antisocial behavior and criminal justice reform. The text features a logical structure with concise chapters, chapter summaries for student review, and 'food for thought' sections that enhance comprehension of critical issues. Additional resources for further reading and an online skills network provide practical examples and interactive insights into English law. This enduring resource has been relied upon by generations of students, maintaining its relevance in the evolving field of legal studies.
Designed for those studying law or interested in its principles, this comprehensive guide provides a clear and engaging introduction to the legal system in England and Wales. It caters to a wide audience, including prospective law students and business professionals, ensuring accessibility and understanding of legal concepts. The text is noted for its lively presentation, making complex topics easier to grasp while maintaining reliability as a resource for legal education.
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
An engaging introduction to one of the most complex areas of modern life. The book introduces both the main components of the legal system - including judges, juries and law-makers - and key areas of law - contract, civil negligence, and criminal law - to provide the uninitiated with an ideal introduction to law. Key questions to be considered include: How are laws made? How do judges decide cases? What is the exact role of the EU in the legal system? What are your rights and duties under contract law? What is a crime and what are criminal defences? Throughout the book, a wide range of contemporary cases are examined to relate key legal concepts to familiar examples and real world situations.
Based on the author's popular Times Online column 'Weird Cases', this book draws on extraordinary cases from many countries. The chapters are: Compensation and Punishment, Love and Sex, Food, Drink, and Drugs, Judges, Death and Violence, Pets and Animals, On the Road, Lawyers, and Jurors, Friends, and Neighbours.
Focusing on the magistrates' court, this book explores the various agencies involved in prosecuting the vast majority of criminal offenses. It examines the roles of local and central government departments, private companies, and organizations, highlighting their interactions and influence within the criminal justice system. Through this lens, the book provides insight into the complexities and dynamics of prosecution at a grassroots level, emphasizing its significance in the overall legal framework.
Providing a clear and reliable overview of the UK legal system, this guide demystifies the complexities of law as it relates to everyday life and current events. It covers various intriguing aspects of legal processes, making it accessible and informative for readers seeking to understand the law's role in society.
Assisting students of the English legal system to achieve an excellent understanding of the law, it's institutions and processes, this thoroughly updated eighth edition sets the law and legal system in its social context and outlines a range of critical views. With comprehensive coverage of all parts of the English legal system, including the European dimension and the constitution, this book is written in an accessible and readable style, clearly explaining major case decisions and legislation with critical analysis in every chapter. New and updated information It is an invaluable resource for undergraduate students of the English legal system and English law.
