Cownie, Fiona,

English legal system in context / Fiona Cownie, Professor of Law, University of Keele; Anthony Bradney, Professor of Law, University of Keele; Mandy Burton, Professor of Socio-Legal Sudies, University of Leicester. - Sixth edition. - xxviii, 399 pages ; 25 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 349-384) and index.

What is 'the English legal system'? -- The significance of courts -- Courts in 'the English legal system' -- Tribunals -- English legal reasoning : the use of case law -- English legal reasoning : reading statutes -- The university law school and law students -- Solicitors and barristers -- Judges and judging -- The civil court in action -- Alternative dispute resolution -- Private security and other non-police agencies -- The public police : uncovering crime and powers of stop and search -- Arrest and detention -- Prosecutions -- The magistrates' court -- The Crown Court.

9780199656561 (pbk.) 0199656568 (pbk.)

2013940321


Law--Great Britain.
Justice, Administration of--Great Britain.
Courts--Great Britain.

KD660 / .C69 2013

340.023 / COW