The English Legal System: n/a: Volume 2 - Softcover

'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.

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 includes:

• changes made to the law and legal system by the Constitutional Reform Act 2005
• a new chapter on The Jury, analysis of the Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005, the House of Lords decision in A (and others) v The Secretary of State for the Home Department, the continued development of human rights law and the Court of Appeal case of R v (on the application of Gillan) v Metropolitan Police Commissioner
• an updated version of the court system, the rules of civil procedure, developments in the legal profession, publicly funded law and European law.

It is an invaluable resource for undergraduate students of the English legal system and English law.