Understanding the law
Title:
Understanding the law
Author:
Rivlin, Geoffrey
ISBN:
9780199547203
Edition:
5th ed.
Publication Information:
New York [etc.] : Oxford University Press, 2009
Physical Description:
xviii, 387 p. ; 23 cm
General Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
Contents:
Contents: 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.
Subject Term:
Subject:
| Law -- Great Britain -- Popular works |