Understanding the law /
Rivlin, Geoffrey, 1940-
Understanding the law / Geoffrey Rivlin. - 4a ed. - Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2009. - xviii, 387 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. [369]-370) and index.
Introduction : the royal courts of justice -- The law and its importance -- The invisible palace : part 1, 'judge-made' law : common law and equity -- The invisible palace : part 2, the Constitution -- The Palace of Westminster : our chief law makers : parliament -- Our chief law enforcers : the police -- Our law upholders : the judiciary -- The legal profession -- Solicitors -- Barristers -- The work of the courts : part 1, the courts -- The work of the courts : part 2, criminal and civil cases -- Judges -- Legal robes -- Criminal trials through the ages -- Punishments through the ages -- Criminal trials today -- Punishments today -- Human rights -- Discrimination and the law -- Young persons -- Dangerous drugs -- Animals -- Laws around the world -- Some interesting cases.
This is an introduction to law, and is ideal reading for anyone who is considering a career in law, preparing for university, or embarking on a law course at school or college. Geoffrey Rivlin provides a wealth of detail about the legal system and those who operate it.
9780199547203 (pbk. : alk. paper) 0199547203 (pbk. : alk. paper)
Law--Great Britain--Popular works.
Derecho--Gran Bretaña
KD 662 / R625u 2009
349.41
Understanding the law / Geoffrey Rivlin. - 4a ed. - Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2009. - xviii, 387 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. [369]-370) and index.
Introduction : the royal courts of justice -- The law and its importance -- The invisible palace : part 1, 'judge-made' law : common law and equity -- The invisible palace : part 2, the Constitution -- The Palace of Westminster : our chief law makers : parliament -- Our chief law enforcers : the police -- Our law upholders : the judiciary -- The legal profession -- Solicitors -- Barristers -- The work of the courts : part 1, the courts -- The work of the courts : part 2, criminal and civil cases -- Judges -- Legal robes -- Criminal trials through the ages -- Punishments through the ages -- Criminal trials today -- Punishments today -- Human rights -- Discrimination and the law -- Young persons -- Dangerous drugs -- Animals -- Laws around the world -- Some interesting cases.
This is an introduction to law, and is ideal reading for anyone who is considering a career in law, preparing for university, or embarking on a law course at school or college. Geoffrey Rivlin provides a wealth of detail about the legal system and those who operate it.
9780199547203 (pbk. : alk. paper) 0199547203 (pbk. : alk. paper)
Law--Great Britain--Popular works.
Derecho--Gran Bretaña
KD 662 / R625u 2009
349.41