English legal system (7th ed)

Annual editions ensure that English Legal System keeps as up to date as possible with the rapid pace of developments in the legal system of England and Wales.

It provides a lively, clear and comprehensive explanation of the subject, and offers critical analysis of the existing laws and discussion of reform options.

The seventh edition includes discussion of the key developments in the English Legal System in the past year, including: the Constitutional Reform Act 2005, introducing major constitutional reforms, including provisions to change the role of the Lord Chancellor, replace the House of Lords with a Supreme Court, and establish a Judicial Appointments Commission; planned reforms to the regulations of the legal professions and the way in which people qualify to become solicitors; Topical Human Rights issues, including discussion of A and Z and Others v Secretary of State for the Home Department, which challenged the legality of detention without charge under the Terrorism Act 2000, celebrities and the right to privacy, and the proposed introduction of I.D cards; and increased police powers as a result of the Serious Crime and Police Act 2005. The features include: discussion of key contemporary cases featured in the media to engage student interest and bring the subject to life; critical analysis of reform options to encourage student exploration of current debates; end of chapter summaries, guidelines on answering exam questions and tips on exam technique help students prepare for exams; Internet links and a full bibliography of extended reading allows students to undertake independent reading and delve deeper into the subject areas; and a companion website with regular case and legislation updates, web-links, interactive questions, glossary and key term flashcards, as well as additional problems and questions for lecturers which can be set as student assignments.

Catherine Elliott is a qualified Barrister and Lecturer in Law at City University.

She has extensive experience of teaching law. Frances Quinn is an award-winning journalist and journal editor, with a particular interest and experience in law.

By the same authors: "Criminal Law 6th Edition" (ISBN 1 405 83528 1), "Tort Law 5th Edition" (ISBN 1 405 80711 3), "Contract Law 5th Edition" (ISBN 1 405 80710 5), and "AS Law 3rd Edition" (ISBN 1 405 83619 0). Also by Catherine Elliott are "English Legal System Sourcebook" (ISBN 1 405 821 34 5); "French Legal System 2nd Edition" (with Catherine Vernon and Eric Jeanpierre) (ISBN 1 405 81161 7); and "French Legal System and Legal Language: An Introduction in French" (with Carole Geirnaert and Florence Houssais) (ISBN 0 582 31718 5).