Cownie, Fiona.

English legal system in context / Fiona Cownie, Anthony Bradney, Mandy Burton. - 5th ed. - Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, c2010. - xxix, 421 p. ; 25 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [366]-405) and index.

What is 'the English legal system'? -- The significance of courts -- Courts in 'the English legal system' -- Tribunals -- English legal reasoning : the use of case law -- English legal reasoning : reading statutes -- The university law school and law students -- Solicitors and barristers -- Judges and judging -- The civil court in action -- Alternative dispute resolution -- Private security and other non-police agencies -- The public police : uncovering crime and powers of stop and search -- Arrest and detention -- Prosecutions -- The magistrates' court -- The Crown Court.

9780199567409 (pbk. : alk. paper)

2010485186


Law--Great Britain.
Justice, Administration of--Great Britain.
Courts--Great Britain.

KD660 / .C69 2010

349.42

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