AQA Law for A2, 4th Edition

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Published: 27/05/2011

Extent: 448 pages

Illustrations: 45

 

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Summary:
Need a bang up-to-date book matched completely to your AQA Law for A2 course?

Want to know that it's been checked for the specification by experts and is packed full of exam tips?

AQA Law for A2, 4th edition is the book for you. The authors, Jacqueline Martin and Chris Turner, have helped 100,000s of students to be successful in studying law. Editor Denis Lanser is an experienced chief examiner. Together they have ensured that this book covers all the necessary AQA A2 level topics in a clear order and in accessible language.

This edition has been revised to incorporate recent changes to the law, including full details of the new Criminal Justice and Coroners Act 2009. There are illustrations, cartoons and activities throughout to clarify difficult concepts and help readers remember the key information in revision. A new Exam Tips feature will ensure that students are better prepared than ever for the exam.

• Essential, extensive legal updates including the Criminal Justice and Coroners Act 2009
• New cases, exam questions and examination tips based on recent AQA papers
• The authors and editor are the leading, reliable experts in A Level Law.

Table of Contents:
Unit 3 Section A: Criminal Law (Offences against the person)
1 Murder
2 Voluntary manslaughter
3 Involuntary manslaughter
4 Non-fatal offences against the person
5 Defences
Unit 3 Section B: Law of contract
6 Formation
7 Contract terms
8 Vitiating factors
9 Discharge of contract
10 Remedies
Unit 4 Section A: Criminal Law (Offences against property)
11 Theft
12 Robbery
13 Blackmail
14 Fraud and making off without payment
15 Criminal damage
16 Defences
Unit 4 Section B: Law of Tort
17 Negligence
18 Occupiers' liability
19 Nuisance and escape of dangerous things
20 Vicarious liability
21 Defences
22 Remedies in tort
Unit 4 Section C: Concepts of Law
23 Law and morals
24 Law and justice
25 Judicial creativity
26 Fault
27 Balancing conflicting interests
Index

About the Author(s):
Jacqueline Martin LLM was chief examiner for A Level law for a major examining board. She has ten years' experience as a practising barrister and has taught law at all levels. She is a renowned and bestselling author and her other titles include OCR Criminal Law for A2 and The English Legal System 6th Edition.

Chris Turner was Chief Examiner for A Level Law for a major examining board. He is an experienced author and Senior Lecturer in Law at Wolverhampton University.

Editor: Denis Lanser is Chief Examiner for A Level Law for a major examining board. He is an experienced author and Senior Lecturer in Law at Staffordshire University.

Readership:
Students taking the AQA A2 law specification

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