Understanding the Law - Softcover

Rivlin, Geoffrey

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0199284687 ISBN 13: 9780199284689

Publisher: OUP Oxford, 2006

Synopsis

Understanding the Law is an engaging and accessible introduction to the law. Geoffrey Rivlin provides a wealth of fascinating detail about the legal system and the many people who participate in it, from judges to MPs and police officers. The book describes how laws are made and how cases are tried, and includes chapters on the principles involved in the administration of justice, the development of the common law, the constitution, legal professions, and courts. An updated selection of real-life cases help bring the book to life, and there are questions to accompany each chapter to encourage the reader to engage with the material. This book is ideal for anyone considering a career in the law, preparing for university, or embarking on a law course at school or college.

About this title

About the Author

Geoffrey Rivlin is a senior circuit judge, who was for many years a barrister and QC. He is a master of the Bench of the Middle Temple. He has devoted much of his time to assisting with the training of young advocates and newly-appointed judges, and is responsible for promoting the Judges and Schools programme of court visits which will support the citizenship curriculum.

Edition details

• Publisher: OUP Oxford
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0199284687
• ISBN 13: 9780199284689
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 384