Kenneally and Tully: The Irish Legal System
Authors: Allison Kenneally & John Tully
ISBN: 978-1-905536-58-0
Series: The Core Text Series
Format: Paperback
Approx 400 pages
Publication Date: 27 September 2013
About
Written specifically with the student in mind this book provides a comprehensive, accurate and accessible account of the nature, structure and functions of the Irish legal system. It includes a coherent account of the constitutional principles and institutional structures which form the building blocks of the Irish legal system, including references to and explanations of important areas of substantive law.
Each chapter examines key legal principles and seeks to put each area of law into context. Chapters also include a clear statement of the intended learning outcomes to help direct and focus the students’ learning. Diagrams, tables, flow-charts and summaries are utilised to reinforce the information and provide quick visual cues for the understanding of key points contained in the text.
This book is fully up-to-date and includes recent legislative and constitutional changes and amendments to EU law. It also includes international treaties between EU Member States to which Ireland has recently become a party.
The Irish Legal System is an essential textbook for all undergraduate students and all people with an interest in the Irish legal system.
About the Authors
Allison Kenneally, BCL, BA, LLM, PgCert is the Head of Department of Humanities at Carlow IT. John Tully, LLB., LLM., Barrister (Middle Temple), PGCE., PG Cert is a Course Director at Carlow IT.
Who Should Buy this Book?
Every student of Irish law needs to have knowledge of the Irish legal system and how it works as a requisite for their studies in law. This book is, therefore, a must for all students of Irish law. It will also be of interest to others wishing to learn more about the Irish legal system , including students from other disciplines and members of the general public.
Contents include
Section A: Introduction to the Irish Legal System
The Nature and Purpose of Law
Types and Features of Legal Systems
Classification of Laws
Section B: The Development of the Irish Legal System
The Development of the Irish Legal System
Section C: Sources of Law
The Irish Constitution 1937
Legislation
Common Law/Precedent
EU Law
International Law including the European Convention of Human Rights
Other Sources of Law
Section D: Personnel of the Law
Personnel of the Law
Section E: The Administration of Justice in Ireland
Administration of Justice in Ireland
Structure of the Irish Court System
Civil Jurisdiction, Procedure & Remedies
Criminal Jurisdiction, Procedure & Remedies
Procedural Matters and Evidence
Decisions of the Courts: Remedies and Enforcement
Reform of the Court System
Access to Justice
Section F: Alternative Dispute Resolution
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Section G: Law Reform
Law Reform
Authors: Allison Kenneally & John Tully
ISBN: 978-1-905536-58-0
Series: The Core Text Series
Format: Paperback
Approx 400 pages
Publication Date: 27 September 2013
About
Written specifically with the student in mind this book provides a comprehensive, accurate and accessible account of the nature, structure and functions of the Irish legal system. It includes a coherent account of the constitutional principles and institutional structures which form the building blocks of the Irish legal system, including references to and explanations of important areas of substantive law.
Each chapter examines key legal principles and seeks to put each area of law into context. Chapters also include a clear statement of the intended learning outcomes to help direct and focus the students’ learning. Diagrams, tables, flow-charts and summaries are utilised to reinforce the information and provide quick visual cues for the understanding of key points contained in the text.
This book is fully up-to-date and includes recent legislative and constitutional changes and amendments to EU law. It also includes international treaties between EU Member States to which Ireland has recently become a party.
The Irish Legal System is an essential textbook for all undergraduate students and all people with an interest in the Irish legal system.
About the Authors
Allison Kenneally, BCL, BA, LLM, PgCert is the Head of Department of Humanities at Carlow IT. John Tully, LLB., LLM., Barrister (Middle Temple), PGCE., PG Cert is a Course Director at Carlow IT.
Who Should Buy this Book?
Every student of Irish law needs to have knowledge of the Irish legal system and how it works as a requisite for their studies in law. This book is, therefore, a must for all students of Irish law. It will also be of interest to others wishing to learn more about the Irish legal system , including students from other disciplines and members of the general public.
Contents include
Section A: Introduction to the Irish Legal System
The Nature and Purpose of Law
Types and Features of Legal Systems
Classification of Laws
Section B: The Development of the Irish Legal System
The Development of the Irish Legal System
Section C: Sources of Law
The Irish Constitution 1937
Legislation
Common Law/Precedent
EU Law
International Law including the European Convention of Human Rights
Other Sources of Law
Section D: Personnel of the Law
Personnel of the Law
Section E: The Administration of Justice in Ireland
Administration of Justice in Ireland
Structure of the Irish Court System
Civil Jurisdiction, Procedure & Remedies
Criminal Jurisdiction, Procedure & Remedies
Procedural Matters and Evidence
Decisions of the Courts: Remedies and Enforcement
Reform of the Court System
Access to Justice
Section F: Alternative Dispute Resolution
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Section G: Law Reform
Law Reform
Authors: Allison Kenneally & John Tully
ISBN: 978-1-905536-58-0
Series: The Core Text Series
Format: Paperback
Approx 400 pages
Publication Date: 27 September 2013
About
Written specifically with the student in mind this book provides a comprehensive, accurate and accessible account of the nature, structure and functions of the Irish legal system. It includes a coherent account of the constitutional principles and institutional structures which form the building blocks of the Irish legal system, including references to and explanations of important areas of substantive law.
Each chapter examines key legal principles and seeks to put each area of law into context. Chapters also include a clear statement of the intended learning outcomes to help direct and focus the students’ learning. Diagrams, tables, flow-charts and summaries are utilised to reinforce the information and provide quick visual cues for the understanding of key points contained in the text.
This book is fully up-to-date and includes recent legislative and constitutional changes and amendments to EU law. It also includes international treaties between EU Member States to which Ireland has recently become a party.
The Irish Legal System is an essential textbook for all undergraduate students and all people with an interest in the Irish legal system.
About the Authors
Allison Kenneally, BCL, BA, LLM, PgCert is the Head of Department of Humanities at Carlow IT. John Tully, LLB., LLM., Barrister (Middle Temple), PGCE., PG Cert is a Course Director at Carlow IT.
Who Should Buy this Book?
Every student of Irish law needs to have knowledge of the Irish legal system and how it works as a requisite for their studies in law. This book is, therefore, a must for all students of Irish law. It will also be of interest to others wishing to learn more about the Irish legal system , including students from other disciplines and members of the general public.
Contents include
Section A: Introduction to the Irish Legal System
The Nature and Purpose of Law
Types and Features of Legal Systems
Classification of Laws
Section B: The Development of the Irish Legal System
The Development of the Irish Legal System
Section C: Sources of Law
The Irish Constitution 1937
Legislation
Common Law/Precedent
EU Law
International Law including the European Convention of Human Rights
Other Sources of Law
Section D: Personnel of the Law
Personnel of the Law
Section E: The Administration of Justice in Ireland
Administration of Justice in Ireland
Structure of the Irish Court System
Civil Jurisdiction, Procedure & Remedies
Criminal Jurisdiction, Procedure & Remedies
Procedural Matters and Evidence
Decisions of the Courts: Remedies and Enforcement
Reform of the Court System
Access to Justice
Section F: Alternative Dispute Resolution
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Section G: Law Reform
Law Reform