Essential Magistrates' Courts Law

Howard Riddle author Robert Zara author Briony Clarke author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Waterside Press

Published:11th Feb '25

Should be back in stock very soon

Essential Magistrates' Courts Law cover

Now better than ever, the highly acclaimed Essential Magistrates' Courts Law has been updated to include developments in the law and practice of the magistrates' court since first published five years ago. Concise and accessible, it distils the law, practice and procedure of these courts in a straightforward way. All in one place it covers their framework and responsibilities and includes key changes in procedure, evidence, sentencing and the fair and efficient expediting of cases.

This independent publication by experts in the field sets out information that goes beyond official or internal guidance and is based on practical experience of working in the courts. Its unique approach and readable style is invaluable for practitioners and students alike.

  • In common use in the magistrates' courts of England and Wales.
  • Garners core essential information in a single volume.
  • An unrivalled aid to all who work in those courts.
  • Praised across the summary justice system.
  • With a new chapter on protest offences.
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'Readable and blissfully concise'- Law Society Gazette

'It is hard to improve on the way the editors describe the burden of proof'- Stephen Leake, Editor Archbold Magistrates' Court Practice.

'An ideal point of reference'- London Criminal Court Solicitors Association.

'A must-read for any judge, magistrate or lawyer practising in the magistrates' courts'- (Now High Court Judge) Emma Arbuthnot, John Bache and Duncan Webster.

'A very clear, succinct and practical guide'- Anna Banfield, BPP (University).

'Excellent'- Gregory Durston, Reader in Law, Kingston University, Surrey.

ISBN: 9781914603525

Dimensions: 234mm x 156mm x 15mm

Weight: 420g

280 pages

2nd edition