AS Level Law 3rd ed

This book comprehensively covers the new Law Advanced Subsidiary syllabuses of the leading examining boards. This third edition replaces Lecture Notes on A Level Law Paper I,incorporating all the changes for the new examinations and bringing the legal issues within it into the 21st century. Each of the main areas in the book are dealt with in an interesting and stimulating way, so as to encourage students to progress from this level and further develop their knowledge and understanding of law and how it operates in society. As well as discussing the most important foundations and principles of English and European law, the book deals with many of the major developments in the law, including the impact of the Human Rights Act 1998 and the increased use of alternatives to litigation. It also clearly discusses the work of the leading legal theorists of the 20th century in a way which will be thought-provoking to all students. The text is designed to encourage the reader to follow the latest developments in the law at this time of change and reform, particularly through the media and, especially, the internet.