Introduction to English Law: (Originally Elements of English Law) (OPUS) - Softcover

Geldart ;Sir David Yardley, William

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0192892681 ISBN 13: 9780192892683

Publisher: Oxford University Press UK, 1995

Synopsis

'Geldart' has over the years established itself as a standard account of English law, expounding the body of the modern law as set in its historical context. Regularly updated, it remains indispensable to students and layman alike as a concise, reliable guide. This new edition takes into account the Royal Commission on Criminal Justice, alterations to the law of manslaughter, and new legislation concerning children, intellectual property, and contract and leasehold reforms, amongst others. - ;'Geldart' has over the years established itself as a standard account of English law, expounding the body of the modern law as set in its historical context. Regularly updated since its first publication, it remains indispensable to student and layman alike as a concise, reliable guide. Since publication of the tenth edition in 1991 there have been considerable developments in English law. Sir David Yardley has taken these developments into account, and substantially rewritten several parts of the book. Particular issues of the past four years include the Royal Commission on Criminal Justice, alterations to the law of manslaughter, and the new twists in laws concerning children, intellectual property, and contract and leasehold reforms. -

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About the Author

D. C. M. Yardley, a barrister of Gray's Inn, is the author of Introduction to British Constitutional Law, 7th edition, Butterworth, 1990. He was formerly Professor of Law at Buckingham University.

From the Back Cover

Geldart's introduction has over the years established itself as the standard account of English law, expounding the body of the modern law as set in its historical context. Since publication of the tenth edition in 1991 there have been considerable developments in English law. Sir David Yardley has taken these into account and made significant additions to this new edition. Particular issues of the past few years include the Royal Commission on Criminal Justice, alterations to the law of manslaughter, the new Child Support Act, and changes in the legislation regarding intellectual property, and contract and leasehold reforms.

Edition details

• Publisher: Oxford University Press UK
• Publication date: 1995
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0192892681
• ISBN 13: 9780192892683
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 224