French Legal System

"It is an eminently readable book and the authors are to be applauded for having included so much in such a modest space. I strongly recommend this book to English-speaking lawyers" From the foreword by Lord SlynnThis book provides a topical introduction in English to the french legal system. Providing highly readable explanations of the sources of French Law, court structure and characteristics of the legal process, French Legal System provides an essential foundation for the study of more specific and substantive areas of French Law.Key features* Brings key issues to life, and places the law in its context, by including material from the political arena showing how the French legal system operates in practice* Contains chapters on academic and professional law studies in France, and practical illustrations of how to structure essays and exercises, invaluable for students on exchange programmes, including Erasmus/ Socrates schemes* Each chapter contains chapter bibliographies and internet links which enable students to research relevant material and expand their reading* Includes an extensive glossary of key French legal terms* Contains a completely updated and translated version of the French Constitution* Accompanied by a companion website, at www.pearsoned.co.uk/elliottjeanpierre , which provides regular updates on major legal changes in this area, web links linking to useful internet resources and a glossary of key termsNew to this edition* Discussion of the introduction of new Criminal Justice legislation*Analysis of the new neighbourhood court (le juge de proximit_)* Discussion of recent constitutional controversies surrounding the reduction of the presidential term from 7 to 5 years and challenges to the President of the Republic's immunity.* Exploration of reforms to the French University System* Expansion of debates regarding codification in France.Catherine Elliott is a qualified Barrister and Lecturer in Law at City University. She has extensive experience of teaching lawEric Jeanpierre is a Senior Lecturer at Kingston University with extensive experience of teaching French lawCatherine Vernon is a Solicitor and a Senior Lecturer at Ealing School of Law, Thames Valley UniversityAlso by Catherine ElliottEnglish Legal System 7th edition (with Frances Quinn)Criminal Law 6th edition (with Frances Quinn) Tort Law 5th edition (with Frances Quinn) Contract Law 5th edition (with Frances Quinn) AS Law 3rd edition (with Frances Quinn)English Legal System SourcebookFrench Legal System and Legal Language: An Introduction in French (with Carole Geirnaert and Florence Houssais)Elliott, Catherine is the author of 'French Legal System ', published 2006 under ISBN 9781405811613 and ISBN 1405811617.