Nutshell A Level Law

A Level Law explains the basic principles and highlights key cases and statutes in clear and uncluttered language. The new edition has been updated to cover new legislation (such as the Police Reform Act 2), new reports (such as the Leggatt Review of Tribunals) and new case law such as that on strict liability (B v DPP [2] and R v K [21]), theft (R v Hinks [2]), criminal damage and recklessness (R v G and another [23]), vicarious liability (Lister v Hesley Hall Ltd [21]), causation in negligence (Fairchild v Glenhaven Funeral Services Ltd [22] and liability for animals (Mirvahedy v Henley [23]).
Sources of English law
Personnel and Procedures
Criminal law
Contract Law and Consumer Protection
The Law of Tort
Human Rights
Concepts of Law
Study Skills Guidance

• Police Reform Act 2000
• The Leggatt Review of Tribunals and new case law such as that on strict liability
• B v DPP [2000] and R v K [2001]
• Theft - R v Hinks [2000]
• Criminal damage and recklessness "Vicarious liability - Lister v Hesley Hall Ltd [2001]
• Causation in negligence - Fgirchild v Glenhaven Funeral Services Ltd [2002]
• Liability for animals Mirvahedy v Henley [2003]