TY  - BOOK
AU  - Rivlin,Geoffrey
TI  - Understanding the law
SN  - 9780199547203 (pbk. : alk. paper)
AV  - KD 662 R625u 2009
U1  - 349.41 
PY  - 2009///
CY  - Oxford
PB  - Oxford University Press
KW  - Law
KW  - Great Britain
KW  - Popular works
KW  - Derecho
KW  - Gran Bretaña
N1  - 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
N2  - 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
ER  -