The concept of law lies at the heart of our social and political life. Legal philosophy, or jurisprudence, explores the notion of law and its role in society, illuminating its meaning and its relation to the universal questions of justice, rights, and......

Professor Raymond Wacks is a leading international expert on privacy. For more than three decades he has published numerous books and articles on this controversial subject. Privacy is a fundamental value that is under attack from several quarters....

The concept of law lies at the heart of our social and political life, shaping the character of our community and underlying issues from racism and abortion to human rights and international war. But what actually is law? A set of naturally occurring moral principles, or simply rules agreed by a particular society?...

Introduces the essentials of law and legal systems in a lively, accessible, and stimulating manner Includes jargon-free explanations of legal terms and concepts, and court procedures and judgements Explains the workings of the legal system, and how it unifies a vast framework as widespread as the punishment of crime, the enforcement of contract...