Introduction to English Law

Geldart's introduction has over the years established itself as the standard account of English law, expounding the body of the modern law as set in its historical context. Since publication of the tenth edition in 1991 there have been considerable developments in English law. Sir David Yardley has taken these into account and made significant additions to this new edition. Particular issues of the past few years include the Royal Commission on Criminal Justice, alterations to the law of manslaughter, the new Child Support Act, and changes in the legislation regarding intellectual property, and contract and leasehold reforms.