The English Legal System 2015-2016

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 onhuman rights law, law and morality; family lawand the family courts; updates on access to justice and legal aid; expanded coverage oflegal 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 how tos, 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

Visit The English Legal System companion website:

www.routledge.com/cw/slapper

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

Gary Slapper, LLB (UCL), LLM (UCL), PhD (LSE), Pgce (Law) (Manc), Global Professor, New York University; Director, New York University, London; Door Tenant, 36 Bedford Row; Visiting Professor of Law, The Chinese University of Hong Kong; The Open University, UK

David Kelly, BA, BA (Law), PhD, previously Principal Lecturer in Law, Staffordshire University