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Understanding the law
2009, Oxford University Press, Oxford University Press, USA
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- 5th ed.
0199547203 9780199547203
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Table of 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.
Edition Notes
Includes bibliographical references (p. [347]) and index.
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