Law: The Basics

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 and what are criminal defences?Throughout the book, a wide range of contemporary cases are examined to relate key legal concepts to familiar examples and real world situations.