- Dedication
- New to this Edition
- Guide to the Online Resources
- Table of Cases
- Table of Legislation
- Part 1 The English Legal System
- 1. The Nature of English Law
- 2. The Court System and Alternative Dispute Resolution
- 3. Sources of English Law
- Part 2 Contract Law
- 4. The Nature of the Agreement
- 5. Intention, Capacity, Consideration, and Privity
- 6. The Terms of a Contract
- 7. Vitiating Factors
- 8. Discharge of Contract and Contractual Remedies
- 9. The Sale of Goods and Supply of Services
- Part 3 The Law of Agency
- 10. The Law of Agency
- Part 4 Tort Law
- 11. The Tort of Negligence
- 12. Product Liability, Defective Premises, Interference with Land, and Defences
- Part 5 Employment Law
- 13. The Contract of Employment and its Termination
- 14. Discrimination and Health and Safety
- Part 6 The Structure & Management of Business
- 15. Business Organizations
- 16. Company Law I
- 17. Company Law II
- 18. Company Law III
- Part 7 Intellectual Property Law
- 19. Intellectual Property Law
- Part 8 Study Skills & Revision
- 20. Study Skills
- Index
- Appendix A Self-test questions
- Appendix B Essay questions
- Appendix C Problem questions
(p. 1) Part 1 The English Legal System
- Author(s):
Lucy Jones
This chapter first explains the meaning of law. It then discusses the historical development and characteristics of English law, and the different types of law (public law, private law, criminal law, and civil law). Laws are rules and regulations which govern the activities of persons within a country. In England and Wales, laws are composed of three main elements: legislation which is created through Parliament; common law; and, until the UK leaves the EU, directly enforceable EU law. This chapter also considers the terminology used for criminal prosecutions and civil actions, and outlines the legal profession in England and Wales.
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- Dedication
- New to this Edition
- Guide to the Online Resources
- Table of Cases
- Table of Legislation
- Part 1 The English Legal System
- 1. The Nature of English Law
- 2. The Court System and Alternative Dispute Resolution
- 3. Sources of English Law
- Part 2 Contract Law
- 4. The Nature of the Agreement
- 5. Intention, Capacity, Consideration, and Privity
- 6. The Terms of a Contract
- 7. Vitiating Factors
- 8. Discharge of Contract and Contractual Remedies
- 9. The Sale of Goods and Supply of Services
- Part 3 The Law of Agency
- 10. The Law of Agency
- Part 4 Tort Law
- 11. The Tort of Negligence
- 12. Product Liability, Defective Premises, Interference with Land, and Defences
- Part 5 Employment Law
- 13. The Contract of Employment and its Termination
- 14. Discrimination and Health and Safety
- Part 6 The Structure & Management of Business
- 15. Business Organizations
- 16. Company Law I
- 17. Company Law II
- 18. Company Law III
- Part 7 Intellectual Property Law
- 19. Intellectual Property Law
- Part 8 Study Skills & Revision
- 20. Study Skills
- Index
- Appendix A Self-test questions
- Appendix B Essay questions
- Appendix C Problem questions