Comment by Phillip Taylor

Published: 3^rd April 2000

This exciting addition to current legal texts is now available to all new law students and readers with a general interest in modern legal issues. Slapper and Kelly are both seasoned writers who produce a subtle blend of knowledge and teaching methods in ‘English Law’. The book is clearly the successor to previous texts such as ‘Learning the Law’ by Glanville Williams, and the various ‘A’ level law and undergraduate law introductions.

I feel that these two authors have written the best introduction to the subject yet produced. It is certainly required reading for ‘A’ level and undergraduate studies because it combines a reasonable amount of detail with useful summaries at the end of each chapter.

Additionally, the book is supported by a free online subscription service which gives the reader periodic updates in all the areas covered. Such a service is a marvellous innovation using the new technology because there is so much current change within the English Legal System.

I would not just expect my students to have read this landmark in legal texts, but I would demand it as the best possible grounding any potential lawyer will obtain before he or she delves into greater detail in their chosen fields. Thank you Mr Slapper and Mr Kelly!