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ISBN: 9780717152681

Published: 2012

By Ruth Davenport

A concise introduction to all key aspects of the Irish legal system.

New to this edition: The new EU Treaty of LisbonNew legislation on defamation, civil partnerships and criminal lawDevelopments in the area of human rightsAdditional contemporary case studies and tasks.

Examines key principles of the nature and sources of Irish law, including court structures, tort, contract, criminal, consumer, European Union and human rights law.

Provides guidelines to resource materials, including the internet, and includes activities and tasks that encourageand promote their use.

Short and extended self-test questions with suggestedanswers and key points promote independent learning.Provides a foundation for further specialised legal studies.Suitable For:FETAC students taking introductory law modules.A revision text for all academic and professional courses with an Irish legal system module.