Introduction to the English Legal System is the ideal foundation for those coming new to the study of law. Writing in a highly engaging and accessible style, Martin Partington introduces the purposes and functions of English law, the law-making process, and the machinery of justice, while also challenging assumptions and exploring current debates. Consolidating over 40 years' experience in the law, Martin Partington examines beliefs about the English legal system, and encourages students to question how far it meets the growing demands placed on it. Incorporating all the latest developments, this concise introduction brings law and the legal system to life. Online resources: This book is accompanied by online resources, including: questions for reflection and discussion; multiple choice questions; a glossary; further reading materials; web links; and a link to Martin Partington's blog, which covers his views on key developments in the English justice system.

Introduction to the English Legal System is the ideal foundation for those coming new to the study of law. Writing in a highly engaging and accessible style, Martin Partington introduces the purposes and functions of English law, the law-making process, and the machinery of justice, while also challenging assumptions and exploring current debates. Consolidating over 40 years' experience in the law, Martin Partington examines beliefs about the English legal system, and encourages students to question how far it meets the growing demands placed on it. Incorporating all the latest developments, this concise introduction brings law and the legal system to life. Online resources This book is accompanied by online resources, including: questions for reflection and discussion; multiple choice questions; a glossary; further reading materials; web links; and a link to Martin Partington's blog, which covers key developments in the English justice system.

Introduction to the English Legal System is the ideal foundation for those coming new to the study of law. Writing in a highly engaging and accessible style, Martin Partington introduces the purposes and functions of English law, the law-making process, and the machinery of justice, while also challenging assumptions and exploring current debates. Consolidating over 40 years' experience in the law, Martin Partington examines beliefs about the English legal system, and encourages students to question how far it meets the growing demands placed on it. Incorporating all the latest developments, this concise introduction brings law and the legal system to life. Digital formats and resources: This edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats, and is supported by online resources. - The e-book offers a mobile experience and convenient access along with functionality tools, navigation features, and links that offer extra learning support: www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks - The online resources include questions for reflection and discussion; self-test questions; a glossary; further reading materials; web links; and a link to Martin Partington's blog, which covers key developments in the English justice system.

This text offers a lively analysis of the issues which currently face the English legal system, but without getting into the level of detail found in other texts.

Introduction to the English Legal System is the ideal foundation for those coming new to the study of law. Written in a highly engaging and accessible style, it introduces students to the purposes and functions of English law, the law-making process, and the machinery of justice, while also challenging assumptions and critiquing current debates.

Written in a highly engaging style and approachable style, the third edition of Introduction to The English Legal System is an ideal foundation for all those coming new to the study of law. It introduces readers to the purposes and functions of law and the law-making process, and explains what is happening, why it is happening, and considers what the future may bring. Introduction to the English Legal System covers recent developments in the law and their influence on matters of publicinterest, including human rights, crime control, compensation culture, and access to justice. This third edition considers the impact of new appraches to the regulation of the legal profession and of the continuing reform of the criminal and family justice systems. Online Resource Centre Student Resources Annotated further reading Additional questions New developments Web links Glossary of terms (new) Multiple choice questions (new) Lecturer Resources (password Protected) PowerPoint presentations with lecture notes How to use the discussion questions in the text Tips and techniques on teaching from the book Short notes on new developments Seminar ideas (new)

Are you new to the study of law? You've decided to study one of the most fascinating subjects - law. Whether you're working towards a law degree or studying law as part of another subject, Introduction to the English Legal System is the ideal starting point. Right from the word go, it will enliven and bring clarity to the law, and the important role it plays in society....and do you want to engage with contemporary debates?Distilling over 30 years' experience in the law, Martin Partington challenges your assumptions about the English legal system, and encourages you to question how far it meets the demands placed upon it. Easy to read and incorporating numerous examples throughout, this concise introduction brings law and the legal system to life. This title is accompanied by an innovative Online Resource Centre providing a wide range of resources: For students: * Author blog with podcasts* Web links* Knowledge-testing multiple choice questions * Discussion questions* Flashcard glossary* CrosswordsFor lecturers: * Test bank of multiple choice questions with answers and feedback* Customizable PowerPoint presentations* Diagrams from the book in electronic for