Elliott & Quinn's English Legal System

Gain a clear understanding of the complexities of law, from fundamental theory to everyday practice

Elliott & Quinn's English Legal System, 22nd Edition by Emily Allbon and Sanmeet Kaur Dua provides a deep understanding of the English Legal System and how it works in practice. This text has been relied upon by generations of students and is renowned for its wide-ranging coverage and straightforward writing style.

A variety of features help support your studies "Bigger Picture" sections help you understand the context in which the law operates and how the law works in practice A thorough analysis of the processes and procedures within everyday life encourages you to develop your critical thinking and debating skills

Debates and questions develop your critical thinking and debating skills Topical debates in law, ethics and human rights engage you in the discussion points and reforms of the day End-of-chapter questions test your understanding and ability to put forward arguments with evidence

Logical structure and clear guidance on legal principles "Key Case" analysis highlights the legal principles Glossary that explains complex concepts

This latest edition of the text has been updated and includes Changes to the legal profession under the Solicitors Qualifying Exam, updated with recent cases in relation to police culture such as Sarah Everard, private prosecutions such as the Post Office Scandal and the Single Justice Procedure under the Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015 Revised structure to simplify and fit with English Legal System modules

English Legal System is the ideal companion for anyone studying law at university.

Emily Allbon is an Associate Professor and Assistant Dean for Student Experience at City, University of London.

Sanmeet Kaur Dua is a Reader, Lead Assessor for the Office for Students and the Director of Education for the School of Law at Queen Mary University of London.

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