English Legal System E-BOOK

An introduction to the complexities of law, with clarity

Elliott & Quinn’s English Legal System, 21st Edition, by Allbon and Dua provides a deep understanding of the English Legal System and how it works in practice. This text has been relied upon by generations of students and is renowned for its wide-ranging coverage and signature writing style.

Key features include:

Topical debates to engage you in the discussion points and reforms of today

Relating the law, processes and procedure to our everyday lives

Clear structure designed to aid systematic understanding of broad topics

Putting the law in context through the Bigger Picture

Key cases described and analysed in depth within a text box

Glossary to explain complex concepts

Updated annually with all major case law and legislative developments, this 21st Edition includes coverage of:

Debate of recent cases such as Miller in relation to constitutional law and Brexit

Uber and Deliveroo ‘gig’ economy cases on employee status

Modernisation of the administration of civil justice system

Owens v Owens divorce case and resulting Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill enabling no-fault divorce

Recent recommendations regarding the promotion of ADR

Review of LASPO by MOJ and implications for criminal justice

English Legal System is the ideal companion for anyone studying law at university. 

This edition is a PDF ebook, and is also available as an Enhanced ebook to enrich your studying experience. It has features like: self assessment questions with dedicated feedback to help gauge your progress, deep links to key case reports, statutes & other sources of interest that provide access a wealth of wider reading, end of the chapter quiz that gives further opportunity to consolidate understanding and prepare for exams.

Emily Allbon is a Senior Lecturer and the Director of Mooting at City, University of London.

Sanmeet Kaur Dua is a Senior Lecturer in Law and the Deputy Director for TEF at Queen Mary University of London.

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