the basics Slapper, Gary 1958- creator Kelly, David text bibliography Electronic books. enk London New York Routledge 2011 monographic eng xviii, 181 p. ; 20 cm Law: The Basics is an engaging introduction to one of the most complex areas of modern life. The book introduces both the main components of the legal system - including judges, juries and law-makers - and key areas of law - contract, civil negligence, and criminal law - to provide the uninitiated with an ideal introduction to law. Key questions to be considered include:How are laws made? How do judges decide cases? What is the exact role of the EU in the legal system?What are your rights and duties under contract law? What is a crime List of abbreviations; Acknowledgments; Preface; Table of cases; Table of statutes and other instruments; 1. Types of law; 2. How laws are made; 3. Making sense of legislation; 4. How judges decide cases; 5. The European Union; 6. Human rights; 7. The jury; 8. Criminal law; 9. Contract law; Glossary; Bibliography; Index Gary Slapper and David Kelly. Includes bibliographical references (p. [168]-171) and index. English Derecho Inglaterra KD 661 S631l 2011 349.42 9780415568067 0415568064 MiAaPQ 101217 20230411090637.0 9917916536204201 spa