Publisher's Synopsis
This is an updated comprehensive account of the more important institutions and practices which form part of the legal process.;It is intended for first year students at universities, polytechnics and colleges who are studying the English legal system as well as being recommended on a number of A level syllabuses. Frequent cross-referencing and short, numbered paragraphs make the material easily accessible. The author also includes chapters on remedies in order to familiarize students with the major forms of redress available in both private and public law.;It includes references to recent Acts, such as the Children Act 1989 and the Criminal Justice Act 1991 and notes many new case law developments.