The Machinery of Justice in England

First published in 1964, this book presents an account regarding law courts and the administration of justice in England.

R. M. Jackson (Author)

9781107594784, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 3 December 2015

470 pages
21.1 x 15 x 2.8 cm, 0.63 kg

First published in 1964, as the fourth edition of a 1940 original, this book presents an account regarding law courts and the administration of justice in England. In opposition to other more clinical approaches to the subject, the text takes the view that 'The best introduction to law is a study of the institutions and environment in which lawyers work.' Notes are incorporated throughout. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in British legal history and the administrative side of law.

Preface to the fourth edition
Preface to the first edition
1. Historical introduction
2. Civil jurisdiction
3. Criminal jurisdiction
4. The personnel of the law
5. The cost of the law
6. Special tribunals
7. The outlook for reform
Table of statutes cited
Table of cases cited
Table of Stationary Office publications cited
Index.

Subject Areas: Legal history [LAZ]