Slapper and Kelly's The English Legal System

Trusted by generations of academics and students, the book clearly describes the legal rules and institutions of England and Wales. Updates to this edition include the potential implications of Brexit, substantial changes to the chapter on the civil process, and additional coverage of human rights.

Slapper and Kelly’s The English Legal System explains and critically assesses how our law is made and applied. Trusted by generations of academics and students, this authoritative textbook clearly describes the legal rules of England and Wales and their collective influence as a sociocultural institution.

This latest edition has been extensively restructured and updated, providing up-to-date and reliable analysis of recent developments that have an impact on the legal system in England and Wales.

Key learning features include:

• useful chapter summaries which act as a good check point for students;
• ‘food for thought’ questions at the end of each chapter to prompt critical thinking and reflection;
• sources for further reading and suggested websites at the end of each chapter to point students towards further learning pathways; and
• an online skills network including how tos, practical examples, tips, advice and interactive examples of English law in action.

Relied upon by generations of students, this book is a permanent fixture in this ever-evolving subject.

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