By Colin Manchester, David Salter

Description

* Takes a unique approach to precedent and statutory interpretation which are considered in the context of self-contained case studies on selected topics of substantive law commonly taught in first year undergraduate programmes

* Provides an initial overview of the principles of statutory interpretation and precedent, with extensive cross-referencing to their detailed consideration in case studies

* Uses case studies throughout to extract the principles of statutory interpretation and precedent from substantive law

* Examines the EU influence on principles of statutory interpretation

* Analyses the ongoing implications of the Human Rights Act 1998 and resulting case law

* Provides students with guidance on further reading at the end of chapters

\\\"This book is a rich resource and a joy to read... I treasure my own copy, which was dog-eared, read and re-read and heavily highlighted by August, when it entered my reading lists.\\\" - Penny Darbyshire, Kingston Law School

Introduction

Part 1 - Principles

* Precedent and Statutory Interpretation: An Outline and Guide

* Statutory Interpretation and Pepper v Hart

* EU Legal Order: Influence on Statutory Interpretation and Precedent

* Human Rights Act 1998: Influence on Statutory Interpretation and Precedent

Part Two - Selected Case Studies

* Contract

* Tort

* Criminal Law

* Criminal Evidence

* Human Rights/Property Law

* EU Law

Part Three - Tracing the Evolution of Law in Selected Fields

* Psychiatric Injury

* Marital Rape

* Appropriation in Theft

Published Year: 2006 Format: Paper Back ISBN: 9780421902107 Publisher: Sweet & Maxwell Our Price: £ 23.95 Reviews: 0 reivew(s).

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