Introduction to the English Legal System

by Martin Partington

Written in a highly engaging and approachable style, the fourth edition of Introduction to the English Legal System is an ideal foundation for all those coming new to the study of law. It introduces readers to the purposes and functions of law and the law-making process; it also explains what is happening to the English Legal System, why it is happening, and considers what the future may bring. It covers recent institutional developments and their significance for key matters of public interest including human rights, control of crime, fears of a compensation culture, and access to justice.

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Student Resources:

BLAnnotated further reading
BLNew developments
BLAdditional questions
BLWeb links
BLGlossary of terms
BLCrossword
BLMultiple choice questions

Lecturer resources:

BLPowerPoint presentations with lecture notes
BL Advice on how to use the discussion questions in the text
BLTips and techniques on teaching from the book
BLSeminar ideas

Genres: Law, Nonfiction

336 pages, Paperback

First published August 9, 2001

Reviews

[Chaundra · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not quite as good as Glanville William's text Learning the Law in terms of sheer usefulness, but it is a very comprehensive look at the existing English legal system and the forces for change acting upon it. Perhaps the only major downfall (aside from too many side-tracks) is that the author's political bent (liberal) comes out quite clearly. On the one hand, this is helpful to know so that the reader can switch on the appropriate bias filter, but on the other hand it still makes me wonder what is being left out.

[Natalie Marie Peter-Weekes]

Brilliant book for my first year of my law degree.