Law: The Basics

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, law-makers and key areas of law contract, civil negligence, and criminal law—to provide the uninitiated with an ideal introduction to law. Throughout the book, a wide range of contemporary cases are examined to relate key legal concepts to familiar examples and real world situations.