Law for GCSE - Peter Shears

This text provides a broad introduction to the law, its definition, historical and literary sources and then moves on to procedures of the legal system. The book has been extensively revised to take account of the fast moving changes in these areas.;It gives a comprehensive coverage of the GCSE Law syllabi and focuses on aspects of the law related to an individual's personal life. Throughout the text, continued reference to relevant case law and recent statutory provisions illustrate the workings of the law and legal system.;Key features of this new format edition include - clear, introductory statements at the beginning of each chapter to make sure students familiarise themselves with each new topic; additional diagrams and examples of legal documents are shown throughout the text to capture student interest; a section giving guidelines on how to approach coursework along with a few examples as well as an appendix on examination technique; plenty of exercises and questions drawn from recent GCSE exam papers.