Essential GCSE Law by Chin, Kenny -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Half Title Title Page Copyright Page Table of Contents Foreword Preface 1. Nature of Law

What is law? Why society needs law and why law needs changing Classification of law Comparison between criminal and civil matters brought to the court

2. Modern Sources of English Law

Introduction Acts of Parliament Delegated legislation Common law system European Community law (of the European Union) The European Convention on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms 1950

3. Criminal Law

Nature of criminal liability Offences against the person Offences against property General defences

4. Contract Law

Introduction Offer Acceptance Consideration Intention to create legal relationship Capacity Legality Consensus ad idem (meeting of minds) Discharge of contract Contracts and the consumer Contract of employment

5. Tort Law

The nature of tortious liability General defences Negligence Trespass Nuisance Defamation

6. Family Law

Elements of a valid marriage Void and voidable marriage Divorce

7. Law of Succession

Introduction and various types of property Intestacy Making a will Provisions for family and dependants

8. Freedom under the Law

Introduction Freedom of speech/expression Freedom of movement (civil liberty) Freedom of association, assembly and procession Freedom from race and sex discrimination Protection of freedoms and rights Rule of law and the rules of natural justice

9. Legal Process and Institutions

Introduction Criminal procedure The civil process Legal aid and advice Legal institutions Personnel of the law

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