Elliott & Quinn’s English Legal System is the ideal companion to anyone studying law at University. Relied upon by generations of students and renowned for its wide-ranging coverage and engaging writing style, this text also includes a range of student-friendly features making it your definitive guide to all aspects of the English legal system.

Preface xv Acknowledgements xvi Table of cases xvii Table of statutes xxvi Table of statutory materials xxvii Cases, law reports and case references: a guide xxix Introduction 1 Part 1 Sources of law 1 Case law 9 2 Statute law 42 3 Statutory interpretation 55 4 Delegated legislation 81 5 European law 94 6 Custom 123 7 Equity 128 8 Treaties 136 9 Law reform 139 Part 2 People working in the legal system 10 The judges 161 11 The legal professions 197 12 The jury 249 13 Magistrates 289 14 Administration of justice 311 15 Paying for legal services 319 Part 3 Human rights 16 Introduction to human rights 359 17 Remedies for infringement of human rights 389 Part 4 Criminal justice system 18 The police 403 19 The criminal trial process 455 20 Sentencing 499 21 Young offenders 542 22 Criminal appeals 569 Part 5 Civil justice system 23 The civil trial process 595 24 Tribunals 645 25 Alternative methods of dispute resolution 660 26 Civil appeals and judicial review 681 Part 6 Concepts of law 27 Law and rules 699 28 Law and morals 710 29 Law and justice 727 Appendix: Answering examination questions 735 Glossary 741 Select bibliography 744 Index 761

  Elliott & Quinn’s English Legal System is the ideal companion for anyone studying law at university. Relied upon by generations of students and renowned for its wide-ranging coverage and engaging writing style, this text also includes a variety of student-friendly features making it your definitive guide to all aspects of the English legal system.   Updated annually with all major case law and legislative developments, this nineteenth edition includes: Topical references to Brexit. Consideration of the steps taken towards greater efficiency/lower costs, with reference to recent reports: The Review of Civil Litigation Costs and Civil Courts Structure Review. Discussion on the findings of the Lammy Review: An independent review into the treatment of, and outcomes for, BAME individuals in the Criminal Justice System. Coverage of the ‘enemies of the people’ media frenzy in the wake of the Miller ruling. About the authors: Emily Allbon is a Senior Lecturer at City, University of London, as well as being Director of Mooting and Director of the LLB in Legal Practice course.   Sanmeet Kaur Dua is a Senior Lecturer at City, University of London, the School Director for Student Engagement and Success and Senior Personal Tutor.        

  Based on the original work by Catherine Elliott and Frances Quinn, this new edition continues to offer the trademark clarity of writing for which this book is known making it an ideal text for anyone requiring an engaging overview of the English legal system.  Offers unrivalled coverage of all aspects of the English legal system, including coverage of core concepts in law that are not typically found in other textbooks in this area. Areas of academic debate, criticisms of the current law and reform options are highlighted throughout the text to encourage the reader to analyse and develop their own views on the more controversial areas of the English legal system. A range of features are included throughout the book to help you to get to grips with the subject quickly and to reinforce your understanding, including: Key case boxes to help you identify and understand the legal principles developed from leading case law Topical issue boxes to illustrate how the law applies in real-world situations Typical exam questions and detailed guidance on answering them to illustrate how to  apply the legal principles in exams   Additional reading suggestions to encourage you to read more widely around the subject  

  Updated annually with all major case law and legislative developments, this nineteenth edition includes: Topical references to Brexit. Consideration of the steps taken towards greater efficiency/lower costs, with reference to recent reports: The Review of Civil Litigation Costs and Civil Courts Structure Review. Discussion on the findings of the Lammy Review: An independent review into the treatment of, and outcomes for, BAME individuals in the Criminal Justice System. Coverage of the ‘enemies of the people’ media frenzy in the wake of the Miller ruling.