Understanding the law /
By: Rivlin, Geoffrey
Material type: BookPublisher: Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, c2006.Edition: 4th ed.Description: xvi, 362 p. : ill ; 23 cm.ISBN: 0199284687; 9780199284689Subject(s): Law -- Great Britain -- Popular worksDDC classification: 349.41 Online resources: Location MapItem type | Home library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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REGULAR | University of Wollongong in Dubai Main Collection | 349.41 RI UN (Browse shelf) | Available | T0035325 |
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [347]) and index.
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.