English Legal System

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Features

• Mylawchamber – supporting learning through an interactive eText, multiple choice questions, practice exam questions with guidance, legal updates, weblinks, glossary and flashcards

• Key Case boxes help important cases and decisions to be remembered.

• Topical Issue boxes explain the law in context.

• Diagramsoffer a visual explanation of the law developing Students’ understanding on this complex subject further.

New to this Edition

Thoughtfully revised and fully updated annually, this edition is the most current account of this rapidly changing subject. Recent developments include:

• Cuts to the legal aid budget

• The impact of alternative business structures on the legal professions

• The tensions between the courts and the media over a celebrity’s right to privacy

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Elliott and Quinn’s market leading English Legal System continues to provide a complete and lively guide to the intricacies of the legal system in England and Wales. Highly regarded for its accuracy, analysis and engaging style, English Legal System is a firm favourite amongst students who rely on this trusted text.

From how the law is made to understanding concepts of law, the authors explore all areas of the English Legal System to provide a clear appreciation of the subject with their signature style and clarity. ‘Key Case’ boxes help important cases and decisions to be remembered, ‘Topical Issue’ boxes explain the law in context and a range of diagrams offer a visual explanation of the law developing your understanding on this complex subject further.

Thoughtfully revised and fully updated annually, this edition is the most current account of this rapidly changing subject. Recent developments include:

• Cuts to the legal aid budget

• The impact of alternative business structures on the legal professions

• The tensions between the courts and the media over a celebrity’s right to privacy

ABOUT THE AUTHORS:

CATHERINE ELLIOTT (LLB, DEA) is a qualified barrister and Senior Lecturer in Law at City University, London. She has extensive experience of teaching and writing about law.

FRANCE QUINN is an award-winning journalist, with particular interest in and experience of the law.

Author

Catherine Elliott(LLB, DEA) is a qualified barrister and Senior Lecturer in Law at City University, London. She has extensive experience of teaching and writing about law.

Frances Quinnis an award-winning journalist, with particular interest in and experience of the law.