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