1. Introduction to Law Catherine Barnard, Janet O’Sullivan and Graham Virgo, all University of Cambridge, UK STARTING TO THINK ABOUT LAW THE TOOLS LEGAL METHOD INTERPRETATION IMAGINATION GENERALISATION POLICY UNDERPINNING THE RULE ONE FINAL EXAMPLE CONCLUSIONS 2. Criminal Law Graham Virgo, University of Cambridge, UK THE ELEMENTS OF A CRIME THE REASONS FOR PUNISHMENT REASONS FOR CHARACTERISING CONDUCT AS CRIMINAL FACTS OF BROWN THE KEY OFFENCES THE ISSUE IN BROWN APPLICATION OF THE DECISION THE DISSENTING JUDGES THEORY: AUTONOMY VERSUS WELFARE SUBSEQUENT EVENTS: MOTIVE AND RISK HUMAN RIGHTS LAW REFORM CONCLUSIONS 3. Law of Contract Janet O’Sullivan, University of Cambridge, UK INTRODUCTION SOME CRUCIAL IDEAS ABOUT CONTRACTUAL REMEDIES THE CASE THE HOUSE OF LORDS DECISION IN MORE DETAIL WHAT HAS HAPPENED SINCE RUXLEY? WHAT IF THE BUILDER HAD SAVED MONEY BY BREACHING THE CONTRACT? CONCLUSION 4. Tort Tony Weir, revised by Janet O’Sullivan, University of Cambridge, UK THE MOST FAMOUS TORT CASE THE ‘DUTY’ QUESTION THE KIND OF HARM DAMAGE AND LOSS RECOVERY FOR PURE FINANCIAL HARM APPLICATION IN MCFARLANE FAIR, JUST AND REASONABLE THE REASONS GIVEN IN MCFARLANE THE SPEECH OF LORD STEYN DISTRIBUTIVE JUSTICE PSYCHIATRIC HARM EFFECT ON THIRD PARTIES TORT AS DETERRENCE DETERRENCE AND COMPENSATION TWO EXAMPLES STATUTES AND JUDGE-MADE LAW THE EFFECT OF MCFARLANE DAMAGE AND THE INVASION OF RIGHTS THE UNWANTED BABY ABROAD CONCLUSION 5. Land Law Kevin Gray, University of Cambridge, UK INTRODUCTION THE PROBLEM OF PROPERTY THE CASE (CHHOKAR V CHHOKAR) CONCLUSION 6. Equity and Trusts Graham Virgo, University of Cambridge, UK WHAT IS EQUITY? THE CONTRIBUTION OF EQUITY TYPES OF TRUST THE FACTS OF FOSKETT V MCKEOWN THE POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS IDENTIFICATION AND APPLICATION OF RULES AND PRINCIPLES CONCLUSIONS 7. Constitutional Law Mark Elliott, University of Cambridge, UK PROLOGUE THE MILLER II CASE CONCLUSIONS 8. EU Law, Brexit and International Trade Catherine Barnard, University of Cambridge, UK THE WORLD TRADING REGIME CASSIS DE DIJON BREXIT CONCLUSIONS 9. Conclusions: Drawing Some Threads Together Janet O’Sullivan, Catherine Barnard and Graham Virgo, all University of Cambridge, UK
An indispensable guide to what studying law is like in reality, written by experienced law teachers, reflecting on what a law degree entails today, with the changes due to Brexit and recent significant constitutional innovations.
Catherine Barnard is Professor of EU Law and Employment Law, Janet O'Sullivan is Senior Lecturer in Law and Graham Virgo is Professor of English Private Law, all at the University of Cambridge, United Kingdom.
A simple and user friendly book that 'sells' out the law as it is
with all its various rationales. Fit for anyone embarking on a
study of law.
*University of East London*
The book provides a useful introduction and context to the study of
law, which is relevant for those new to the study of law. It is of
particular relevance for those in their foundation year who need an
introduction to the core modules they will be taking later on and
provides them with an underpinning and foundation to their
understanding of these areas.
*University of East London*
A really useful book for prospective students, giving an overview
of a range of important areas.
*University of the West of Scotland*
It is a concise and accessible introduction to law written by
experts in each field. In addition to introducing the reader to
fundamental legal concepts, each chapter offers an insight into the
fascinating peculiarities of the law which will hopefully capture
the imagination of potential law students.
*Dr Lisa Whitehouse, Schools & Colleges Liaison Officer, University
of Hull*
'What About Law?' succeeds where so many legal guidebooks fail. The
authors give a measured, succinct tour around key legal issues that
is both illuminating for the non-lawyer and refreshingly
thought-provoking for those whose undergraduate days are long
behind them…By anchoring the book in contemporary cases replete
with human interest and a tangible effect on our lives, 'What About
Law?' skilfully demystifies the law and ably proves its argument.
The law is, indeed, all around us - and this book will whet your
appetite to find out how and why.
*The Times (of the previous edition)*
..very well conceived and superbly executed.
*Charles Rickett, University of Queensland*
The authors of this volume expertly identify and communicate the
essence of the subject: its broad scope, covering a wide range of
social, political and moral problems; its intellectually satisfying
methods of analysis, based on logic, precedent and judgment; and,
above all, its entertainment value…I very much hope and expect that
the information, and enthusiasm, contained in these pages will
encourage potential law students.
*Foreword by David Pannick QC, Blackstone Chambers*
The book is a very good pocket-sized informative text for a quick
synopsis of what the UK law consists of and how it operates. Useful
to gain a very basic foundation knowledge in certain areas i.e.,
criminal and the legal system.
*Bangor University*
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