English law - Gary Slapper

Substantially updated, this new edition includes the changes made to the English legal system and to substantive parts of English law. Colourfully illustrated with case examples and supported by a free Companion Website, giving all readers access to regular legal updates on the areas covered in the book, it offers a clear, reliable and excellent encyclopaedic exposition of English law.

Presented in an easy-to-read style, it provides readers with an accurate explanation of how the English legal system currently works and the content of English law in all its key areas of operation. With chapters on civil and criminal procedures, legal services and the judiciary, it comprehensively covers all the main subjects of English law, including:

• criminal law
• consumer protection law
• the law of equity and trusts
• European law
• business and corporate law
• contract law
• tort law.

An invaluable reference work, this book is an excellent resource for students of the English legal system and English law and professionals and businesses.