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The expression "transitional justice" emerged at the end of the Cold War, during the transition from dictatorships to democracies, and serves as a central concept in dealing with systemic injustice. This textbook examines the basic principles of...

The second edition of Critical Company Law provides a framework in which to understand how the company functions in society and a thorough grounding in modern legal doctrine. It shows how modern company law is shaped by a multi-layered history of...

Understanding Contract Law provides an accessible, in-depth analysis of the purpose of contracting and the role of the law of contract, as well as theories that inform it. Assessing the historical development of this cornerstone of law, the book provides...

Written by some of the leading criminologists in the country, this new title is a 'one-stop shop' for those who teach, study or are interested in criminology and the criminal justice systems of the UK.About the AuthorJohn Muncie, Open University, David...

"Little else is required to carry a state to the highest degree of opulence from the lowest barbarism, but peace, easy taxes, and a tolerable administration of justice; all the rest being brought about by the natural course of things." So wrote Adam...

International Trade Law offers a clear overview of the complexities of an international sale transaction through informed analysis of case law, legislation, and international conventions and rules. Fully updated with changes to the law and new directions...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781860727511Author Simon AshbyFormat PaperbackPage Count 368Imprint ICSA Publishing LtdPublisher CGI Publishing Limited

A rollicking collection of barely believable stories from five centuries of legal history - you'll be gripped by these tales of murder, intrigue, crime, punishment and the pursuit of justice. Meet the only dead parrot ever to give evidence in a court of...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780244692339Author Nigel PascoeFormat PaperbackPage Count 96Imprint Lulu.comPublisher Lulu.comWeight(grams) 122gDimensions(mm) 210mm * 148mm * 5mm

This book examines the process and purpose of sentencing in the criminal justice system, beyond the confines of its legalistic aspects.Sentencing is the process that concludes any criminal trial that ends with the defendant being convicted, and any...

Routledge Q&As give you the tools to practice and refine your exam technique, showing you how to apply your knowledge to maximum effect in assessment. Each book contains essay and problem-based questions on the most commonly examined topics, complete...

The relationship between law and religion is evident throughout history. They have never been completely independent from each other. There is no doubt that religion has played an important role in providing the underlying values of modern laws, in...

Studying Scots Law provides a highly readable account of the educational and training requirements for entry into the Scottish legal profession and provides essential information on law courses throughout Scotland as well as giving useful advice on study...

The Junior Lawyers' Handbook is the comprehensive career guide for every new lawyer making the transition from student to legal professional. Filled with practical guidance, exercises and actionable advice, this new book is essential reading for those...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781916243101Author Ed JohnstonFormat PaperbackPage Count 200Imprint Hall and Stott Publishing LtdPublisher Hall and Stott Publishing LtdDimensions(mm) 246mm...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781944904036Author Musa FurberFormat PaperbackPage Count 132Imprint IslamosaicPublisher IslamosaicWeight(grams) 204gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 8mm

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781544512518Author Michael MogillFormat PaperbackPage Count 292Imprint Lioncrest PublishingPublisher Lioncrest PublishingWeight(grams) 386gDimensions(mm)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781912687046Author Laura PhillipsFormat PaperbackPage Count 114Imprint Law Brief PublishingPublisher Law Brief Publishing

Competition Law and Policy in the EU and UK provides a focused guide to the main provisions and policies at issue in the UK and EU, including topics such as anti-competitive agreements, abuse of dominance, mergers and Brexit. The book's contents are...

The straightforward guide to surviving and thriving in law school Every year more than 40,000 students enter law school and at any given moment there are over 125,000 law school students in the United States. Law school's highly pressurized,...

Stress is an inevitable part of being lawyer and it can even be a positive force - it can help you push through long hours or meet tough targets. However, when stress becomes excessive, it can be damaging to individuals and to firms, leading to mental...

Before Enron, before Arthur Anderson, and before Worldcom, there was the Bank of New York money laundering scandal, which hit headlines in 1999. Promising to be one of the most important books on international organized crime, money laundering, and the...

Can there be universal moral principles in a culturally and religiously diverse world? Are such principles provided by a theory of natural law? Jacques response to both questions is 'yes.' These essays, selected from the writings of one of the most...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780802151049Author David MametFormat PaperbackPage Count 156Imprint Grove Press / Atlantic Monthly PressPublisher Grove Press / Atlantic Monthly...

This book provides a comprehensive dissemination of theoretically grounded and empirically sound research on sex offenders and sex offending. It uses diverse methodological approaches with implications for the research of criminal justice policy and...

The Essential Guide to the Use of Land and Buildings under the Planning Acts is the definitive handbook explaining the legal rules governing the use of land and buildings as well as material changes of use. The text first sets out the rules that apply...

Mooting offers a comprehensive examination of mooting and advocacy, combining both theoretical and practical aspects. This definitive guide will equip you with a complete grasp of mooting from the initial preparatory stages through to advocacy in the...

Corporate and Personal Insolvency Law provides a basic framework of knowledge of the current legal rules and a comprehensive introduction to the underlying issues. It will be ideal for those studying insolvency at undergraduate or postgraduate level and...

Therapy with Children is a vital resource for any practitioner navigating the legal minefield of working with children and young people. Prioritising the needs of the child as the client, the authors explore the legal and professional dimensions of...

When people disagree about justice and about individual rights, how should political decisions be made among them? How should they decide about issues like tax policy, welfare provision, criminal procedure, discrimination law, hate speech, pornography,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780865972919Author Michael OakeshottFormat PaperbackPage Count 184Imprint Liberty Fund IncPublisher Liberty Fund IncWeight(grams) 275g

Are companies, churches, and states genuine agents? Or are they just collections of individual agents that give a misleading impression of unity? This question is important, since the answer dictates how we should go about explaining the behaviour of...

People obey the law if they believe it's legitimate, not because they fear punishment--this is the startling conclusion of Tom Tyler's classic study. Tyler suggests that lawmakers and law enforcers would do much better to make legal systems worthy of...

Completely up-to-date, this new edition provides a comprehensive analysis of the contemporary approach of English courts to the interpretation of statutes. This edition also explores the increasing importance of developments in European law, both in EC...

Everyday, in courtrooms everywhere, people's lives are touched and shaped by judgments and verdicts influenced by the testimony of psychologists and other mental health experts. This casebook details 20 high-profile court cases that turned, at least in...

Outlining the different types of financial crime and their impact, this book is a user-friendly, up-to-date guide to the regulatory processes, systems and legislation which exist in the UK. Each chapter has a similar structure and covers individual...

Thirty years ago, English jurist Patrick Devlin wrote: "Is it not a pleasant tribute to the medical profession that by and large it has been able to manage its relations with its patients ... without the aid of lawyers and law makers". Medical...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781584775782Author Hans KelsenFormat PaperbackPage Count 368Imprint Lawbook Exchange, Ltd.Publisher Lawbook Exchange, Ltd.Weight(grams) 540gDimensions(mm)...

While antiliberal legal theorist Carl Schmitt has long been considered by Europeans to be one of this century's most significant political philosophers, recent challenges to the fundamental values of liberal democracies have made Schmitt's writings an...

Privacy is gravely endangered in the digital age, and we, the digital citizens, are its principal threat, willingly surrendering it to avail ourselves of new technology, and granting the government and corporations immense power over us. In this highly...