Gary Slapper Bücher

Slapper and Kelly’s text critically assesses the making and application of law in England and Wales, serving as an authoritative resource that is annually updated. This edition presents significant changes to the legal system, incorporating recent legislation and case law, including the Protection of Freedom Act 2012, the Defamation Bill, and the Justice and Security Bill 2012. It also examines developments in the Crown Prosecution Service, Mediation, and Judicial Diversity. Key cases such as Alvi v Secretary of State for the Home Department, AXA General Insurance Limited v The Lord Advocate, and R v J, S, M are analyzed, alongside recent government papers on antisocial behavior and criminal justice reform. The text features a logical structure with concise chapters, chapter summaries for student review, and 'food for thought' sections that enhance comprehension of critical issues. Additional resources for further reading and an online skills network provide practical examples and interactive insights into English law. This enduring resource has been relied upon by generations of students, maintaining its relevance in the evolving field of legal studies.

An engaging introduction to one of the most complex areas of modern life. The book introduces both the main components of the legal system - including judges, juries and law-makers - and key areas of law - contract, civil negligence, and criminal law - to provide the uninitiated with an ideal introduction to law. Key questions to be considered include: How are laws made? How do judges decide cases? What is the exact role of the EU in the legal system? What are your rights and duties under contract law? What is a crime and what are criminal defences? Throughout the book, a wide range of contemporary cases are examined to relate key legal concepts to familiar examples and real world situations.

Based on the author's popular Times Online column 'Weird Cases', this book draws on extraordinary cases from many countries. The chapters are: Compensation and Punishment, Love and Sex, Food, Drink, and Drugs, Judges, Death and Violence, Pets and Animals, On the Road, Lawyers, and Jurors, Friends, and Neighbours.