This text provides a clear explanation of the major areas of English law, and also of how the English legal system works. Colourfully illustrated with case examples, the text provides an excellent encyclopaedic and up-to-date exposition of English law. Presented in an easy-to-read style, the chapters comprehensively cover criminal law, contract law, tort law, consumer protection law, the law of equity and trusts, European law business and corporate law.
The book also contains chapters on civil procedures, criminal process, the court systems, alternative dispute resolution, the judiciary, legal services, the funding of legal actions, the criminal justice system. All the latest important statutory law and case law is digested in this text. The text is supported by a free website giving access to periodic legal updates on all areas of law covered in the book.