An introduction to the complexities of law, with clarity
Elliott & Quinn’s English Legal System, 21st Edition, by Allbon and Dua provides a deep understanding of the English Legal System and how it works in practice. This text has been relied upon by generations of students and is renowned for its wide-ranging coverage and signature writing style.
Key features include:
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Topical debates to engage you in the discussion points and reforms of today
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Relating the law, processes and procedure to our everyday lives
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Clear structure designed to aid systematic understanding of broad topics
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Putting the law in context through the Bigger Picture
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Key cases described and analysed in depth within a text box
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Glossary to explain complex concepts
Updated annually with all major case law and legislative developments, this 21st Edition includes coverage of:
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Debate of recent cases such as Miller in relation to constitutional law and Brexit
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Uber and Deliveroo ‘gig’ economy cases on employee status
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Modernisation of the administration of civil justice system
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Owens v Owens divorce case and resulting Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill enabling no-fault divorce
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Recent recommendations regarding the promotion of ADR
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Review of LASPO by MOJ and implications for criminal justice
English Legal System is the ideal companion for anyone studying law at university.
This edition is a PDF ebook, and is also available as an Enhanced ebook to enrich your studying experience. It has features like: self assessment questions with dedicated feedback to help gauge your progress, deep links to key case reports, statutes & other sources of interest that provide access a wealth of wider reading, end of the chapter quiz that gives further opportunity to consolidate understanding and prepare for exams.
Emily Allbon is a Senior Lecturer and the Director of Mooting at City, University of London.
Sanmeet Kaur Dua is a Senior Lecturer in Law and the Deputy Director for TEF at Queen Mary University of London.
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