Introduction to the English Legal System
REVISION GUIDE
by Dr Özgür Heval Çınar
Published: 8 February 2021 [ Law Series: 2 ]
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The English Legal System is a legal system that dates back to 1066, evolving over time until the present day. Throughout the world, it is known as common law. While Common law consists of case-law and statutes, it has reached its present state by incorporating elements of international law, prerogative power and other legal and non-legal sources such as conventions and customs. This book does not repeat material that is available in many textbooks that are in print. Rather, it endeavours to present every topic in plain language and concludes every chapter with a fictitious explanatory sample case. In other words, it is an introduction to the subject of the English Legal System, the objective of which is to explain the topic both theoretically and in its application. Additionally, this book will assist students to prepare for courseworks/examinations. At the end of the book there is also a test that summarises all the subjects contained in the book, which is appropriate to the first stage SQE examination model that will be introduced in September 2021.
‘This is a clear and concise book with many helpful visual aids (diagrams, tables etc…) that make it very easy to follow. The content defines, explains and covers the key aspects of the English Legal System.’
Ms Amel Ketani, Barrister and Senior Lecturer at BPP University
‘Through explanation, questions and application examples, this book compliments traditional English Legal System textbooks in an easily accessible and practically useful way.’
Dr Ryan Hill, Deputy Head of School, Anglia Ruskin University Law School
CONTENTS:
- Abbreviations
- About the author
- Foreword.
- CHAPTER I Introduction: History, Sources and Institutions
- CHAPTER II Sources of Law I: Domestic Legislation
- CHAPTER III Source of Law II: Case Law
- CHAPTER IV Source of Law III: International Law
- CHAPTER V The Civil Justice System
- CHAPTER VI The Criminal Justice System
- CHAPTER VII Legal Professionals in the English Legal System
- Summary: Sample Test Questions
- Answers
- Glossary of Legal Terminology.
- Recommended Reading List
- Index
About the Author:
Dr Özgür Heval Çınar is a lawyer. Presently, he is an associate professor at the University of Greenwich, School of Law and Criminology. He completed his PhD at the School of Law, University of Essex. Previously, he was a post-doc fellow at the University of Oxford between 2012-2016.
Product Details:
ISBN: 978-1-912997-76-3
eISBN: 978-1-912997-68-8
Publisher: Transnational Press London
Published: 8 February 2021
Language: English
Pages: 129
Binding: Paperback
Interior Ink: Black & white
Weight (approx.): 0.4 kg
Dimensions (approx.): 15.24cm wide x 22.86cm tall