TY - BOOK AU - Slapper,Gary AU - Kelly,David TI - Law : : the basics SN - 9780415568067 AV - KD 661 S631l 2011 U1 - 349.42 PY - 2011/// CY - London, New York PB - Routledge KW - Derecho KW - Inglaterra KW - Electronic books N1 - Includes bibliographical references (p. [168]-171) and index; List of abbreviations; Acknowledgments; Preface; Table of cases; Table of statutes and other instruments; 1. Types of law; 2. How laws are made; 3. Making sense of legislation; 4. How judges decide cases; 5. The European Union; 6. Human rights; 7. The jury; 8. Criminal law; 9. Contract law; Glossary; Bibliography; Index N2 - Law: The Basics is an engaging introduction to one of the most complex areas of modern life. The book introduces both the main components of the legal system - including judges, juries and law-makers - and key areas of law - contract, civil negligence, and criminal law - to provide the uninitiated with an ideal introduction to law. Key questions to be considered include:How are laws made? How do judges decide cases? What is the exact role of the EU in the legal system?What are your rights and duties under contract law? What is a crime ER -