| Description |
xvi, 362 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Contents |
Introduction : the royal courts of justice -- The law and its importance -- The invisible palace : part 1, 'judge-made' law : common law and equity -- The invisible palace : part 2, the Constitution -- The Palace of Westminster : our chief law makers : parliament -- Our chief law enforcers : the police -- Our law upholders : the judiciary -- The legal profession -- Solicitors -- Barristers -- The work of the courts : part 1, the courts -- The work of the courts : part 2, criminal and civil cases -- Judges -- Legal robes -- Criminal trials through the ages -- Punishments through the ages -- Criminal trials today -- Punishments today -- Human rights -- Discrimination and the law -- Young persons -- Dangerous drugs -- Animals -- Laws around the world -- Some interesting cases |
| Notes |
Previous ed.: 2004 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Law -- England.
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Law -- Wales.
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Law -- England -- History.
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Law -- Wales -- History.
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| LC no. |
2006000903 |
| ISBN |
9780199284689 paperback |
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0199284687 paperback |
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