An essential tool for all students preparing for law degree examinations. Preface, Sources of English Law, The Historical Sources, Legislation, Law Reports and Precedents, Textbooks, The European Community, The Administration of Justice, The Royal Prerogative and Judicial Review, The Courts, The Judiciary, Juries, The Legal Profession, Legal Aids and Advice, The Police and Law Enforcement, Civil Procedure, Preliminary Considerations, Commencing an Action by Writ, Proceedings after Acknowledgements of Service, Pleadings, Procedure from the Close of Pleadings to the Trial, Originating Summonses and Motions and Petitions, Costs and the Enforcement of Judgements, Procedure in County Courts, Civil Appeals, Criminal Proceedings, Trial of an Indictable Offence, Appeal Following Trial on Indictment, Summary Procedure and Appeals, Evidence, Nature of Judicial Evidence, The Burden and Standard of Proof, The Means of Proof, Matters that May Not Be Proved, Hearsay Evidence, Index.