Published by Pearson (August 1, 2024) © 2025

Emily Allbon | Sanmeet Kaur-Dua
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    ISBN-13: 9781292741680

    Elliott & Quinn's English Legal System ,22nd edition

    Language: English

    Gain a clear understanding of the complexities of law from its fundamental theory to everyday practice

    Elliott & Quinn's English Legal System, 22nd Edition by Emily Allbon and Sanmeet Kaur Dua provides a deep understanding of the English Legal System from theory to practice.

    Renowned for its wide-ranging coverage and clear writing style, this textbook has been relied upon by generations of students, carrying a wealth of knowledge and experience.

    Now in its 22nd edition, the content offers an in-depth analysis of how the law and legal processes operate within everyday life, along with a range of features to support your studies and encourage your critical thinking and debating skills. 

    Key features include: 

    • "Bigger Picture" sections help you understand the context in which the law operates.
    • End-of-chapter questions test your understanding and ability to put forward arguments with evidence.
    • "Key Case" analysis highlighting the legal principles.
    • End-of-chapter questions to test your understanding of the topics and ability to put forward arguments with evidence.

    With engaging, topical debates in law, ethics and human rights, this textbook will offer the tools to develop your understanding of the English Legal System.

    Brief contents 

    • Preface  
    • Publisher's acknowledgements  
    • Table of cases  
    • Table of statutes  
    • Table of statutory materials  
    • Cases, law reports and case references: a guide  
    • Introduction  

    Part 1 Sources of law  

    1. Case law  
    2. Statute law  
    3. Statutory interpretation  
    4. Delegated legislation  
    5. European law  
    6. Custom  
    7. Equity  
    8. Treaties  
    9. Law reform  

    Part 2 People working in the legal system xx 

    1. The judges and Magistrates 
    2. The legal professions  
    3. The jury  
    4. Administration of justice  
    5. Paying for legal services  

    Part 3 Human rights  

    1. Introduction to human rights  
    2. Remedies for infringement of human rights  

    Part 4 Criminal justice system  

    1. The police  
    2. The criminal trial process  
    3. Sentencing  
    4. Youth justice  
    5. Criminal appeals  

    Part 5 Civil justice system  

    1. The civil trial process  
    2. Tribunals  
    3. Alternative methods of dispute resolution  
    4. Civil appeals and judicial review