First steps in the law / Geoffrey Rivlin
Publication details: Oxford : Oxford University Press, c2015. Edition: 7th edDescription: xx, 389 p. : ill. ; 23 cmISBN: 9780198735892 (pbk.)Subject(s): Law -- Great Britain -- Popular worksDDC classification: 349.42 RIV| Item type | Current library | Home library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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Villa College Library | Villa College Library | 349.42 RIV (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 9599 |
Contents
Introduction: The Royal Courts of Justice
The law and its importance
The invisible palace: I Common law and equity
The invisible palace: II The Constitution
The Palace of Westminster: Our chief law makers
The police: Our chief law enforcers
The judiciary: Our law upholders
The legal profession
Solicitors
Barristers
The Courts
Criminal and civil cases
Judges
Human rights
Discrimination and the law
Criminal trials throught the ages
Punishments through the ages
Criminal trials today
Punishments today
Young persons
European Union law
Laws around the world
Some interesting cases.
Includes index.
Fascinating and insightful in its coverage, this is essential reading for anyone who has ever been curious about the law. First Steps in the Law looks at how laws are made, how cases are tried, and the characters involved; ideal for anyone needing an understanding of law, whether at university, college, or at work.
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