What About Law?

A simple and user friendly book that ‘sells’ out the law as it is with all its various rationales. Fit for anyone embarking on a study of law. – Vick Krishnan * University of East London *The book provides a useful introduction and context to the study of law, which is relevant for those new to the study of law. It is of particular relevance for those in their foundation year who need an introduction to the core modules they will be taking later on and provides them with an underpinning and foundation to their understanding of these areas. – Augustina Akoto * University of East London *A really useful book for prospective students, giving an overview of a range of important areas. – Dr Samuel White * University of the West of Scotland *It is a concise and accessible introduction to law written by experts in each field. In addition to introducing the reader to fundamental legal concepts, each chapter offers an insight into the fascinating peculiarities of the law which will hopefully capture the imagination of potential law students. * Dr Lisa Whitehouse, Schools & Colleges Liaison Officer, University of Hull *‘What About Law?’ succeeds where so many legal guidebooks fail. The authors give a measured, succinct tour around key legal issues that is both illuminating for the non-lawyer and refreshingly thought-provoking for those whose undergraduate days are long behind them…By anchoring the book in contemporary cases replete with human interest and a tangible effect on our lives, ‘What About Law?’ skilfully demystifies the law and ably proves its argument. The law is, indeed, all around us - and this book will whet your appetite to find out how and why. – Alex Wade * The Times (of the previous edition) *..very well conceived and superbly executed. * Charles Rickett, University of Queensland *The authors of this volume expertly identify and communicate the essence of the subject: its broad scope, covering a wide range of social, political and moral problems; its intellectually satisfying methods of analysis, based on logic, precedent and judgment; and, above all, its entertainment value…I very much hope and expect that the information, and enthusiasm, contained in these pages will encourage potential law students. * Foreword by David Pannick QC, Blackstone Chambers *The book is a very good pocket-sized informative text for a quick synopsis of what the UK law consists of and how it operates. Useful to gain a very basic foundation knowledge in certain areas i.e., criminal and the legal system. – Natasha Roberts * Bangor University *

Catherine Barnard is Professor of EU Law and Employment Law.

Janet O’Sullivan is Senior Lecturer in Law.

Graham Virgo is Professor of English Private Law.

All at the University of Cambridge, United Kingdom.