Understanding the law. /
Geoffrey Rivlin.
- 3rd ed.
- Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2004.
- xvi, 346 p. : ill., map ; 23 cm.
Rev. ed. of: First steps in the law / Geoffrey Rivlin. 2nd ed. c2002.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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-part1 the courts -- The Work of the court- Part 2: criminal and civil cases -- Judges -- Legal robes -- Criminal trials 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.