Author Description

Product DescriptionUnderstanding the Law is an engaging, accessible introduction to law, and is ideal reading for anyone who is considering a career in the law, preparing for university, or embarking on a law course at school or college. Geoffrey Rivlin provides a wealth of fascinating detail about the legalsystem (past and present) and those who operate it: judges, juries, magistrates, barristers, solicitors, and the police.Review`Review from previous edition skilfully combines a "starter" history of our legal system with a thumbnail sketch of the laws that affect us and the people who implement them' The Times`"the book provides a valuable insight into the laws of England and Wales and that it provides a very useful starting point for those who want to know more about the law and how it operates."' Niaz Faiz, Policy Officer, the Department for Constitutional AffairsAbout the AuthorGeoffrey Rivlin is a Circuit Judge, who was for many years a barrister and QC. He is a Master of the Bench of the Middle Temple. He has devoted much time to assisting with the training of young advocates and newly appointed judges, and is responsible for promoting the Judges and Schools programme ofcourt visits which will support the citizenship curriculum.