ABSTRACT

Whether you are engaged in the study of law, are considering studying law at university, are a business professional or want to find out more about the law in general, Slapper and Kelly's English Law offers a clear, lively and reliable point of entry to the law in England and Wales.

Presented in an easy-to-read style, it provides readers with an accurate explanation of how the English legal system currently works and the content of English law in all its key areas of operation, including criminal law, contract law and the law of negligence.

An invaluable introduction, English Law is an excellent resource for students of the English legal system and English law, as well as for professionals and general readers.

chapter 1|18 pages

An introduction to law

chapter 2|62 pages

Sources of law

chapter 3|36 pages

The civil and criminal courts

chapter 4|26 pages

The judiciary

chapter 5|46 pages

The criminal law

chapter 6|58 pages

The law of contract

chapter 7|30 pages

The tort of negligence

chapter 8|20 pages

The civil process

chapter 9|22 pages

The criminal process

chapter 10|26 pages

Legal services