ABSTRACT

Slapper and Kelly’s The English Legal System explains and critically assesses how our law is made and applied. Annually updated, this authoritative textbook clearly describes the legal rules of England and Wales and their collective influence as a sociocultural institution.

This latest edition of The English Legal System has been substantially rewritten and updated to include: increased focus on human rights law, law and morality, family law and the family courts, updates on access to justice and legal aid, expanded coverage of legal services, and further consideration on alternative dispute resolution to reflect changes in practice. 

Key learning features include:

• a clear and logical structure with short, manageable, well-structured individual chapters;

• useful chapter summaries which act as a good check point for students;

• sources for further reading and suggested websites at the end of each chapter to point students towards further learning pathways;

• an online skills network including practical examples, tips, advice and interactive examples of English law in action.

 

Relied upon by generations of students, Slapper and Kelly’s The English Legal System is a permanent fixture in this ever-evolving subject.

Companion Website

Here you can find a bank of activities and exercises corresponding to the chapters in the book designed to give you the opportunity to test your knowledge and further your understanding of the English legal system. These include:

  • News and updates
  • Podcasts
  • Comprehensive legal skills guide
  • Multiple choice questions
  • Interactive glossary

chapter 1|26 pages

LAW AND LEGAL STUDY

chapter 2|56 pages

THE RULE OF LAW AND HUMAN RIGHTS

chapter 3|52 pages

SOURCES OF LAW: LEGISLATION

chapter 4|40 pages

SOURCES OF LAW: CASE LAW

chapter 5|44 pages

SOURCES OF LAW: THE EUROPEAN CONTEXT

chapter 6|20 pages

THE CIVIL COURTS

chapter 7|42 pages

THE CIVIL PROCESS

chapter 8|18 pages

THE FAMILY COURTS AND PROCESS

chapter 9|30 pages

THE CRIMINAL COURTS

chapter 11|42 pages

THE CRIMINAL PROCESS: (2) THE PROSECUTION

chapter 12|68 pages

THE JUDICIARY

chapter 13|40 pages

JUDICIAL REASONING AND POLITICS

chapter 14|56 pages

THE JURY

chapter 16|32 pages

LEGAL SERVICES

chapter 17|28 pages

THE FUNDING OF LEGAL SERVICES