IAN MCLEOD is Visiting Professor of Law at the University of Stirling, UK. He is the author of Palgrave titles Legal Method, Legal Theory and (with Simon Akey) Studying Law.

Reviews of the 1st edition: 'I found it easy, informative, and even engrossing to read...the content succeeds masterfully in giving useful, accurate explanations without sacrificing the necessary succinctness.' - Hamish Armour 'I would give considerable encouragement to students to purchase this book as a mechanism for allowing them to access key concepts more easily.' - John Marston, Principal Lecturer, Department of Law, De Montfort University, UK '...McLeod's book is a visual feast. It is comprehensive, accessible and is written in a font that is easy and quick to read and is a very welcome addition to this crowded market. Crucially, it is easy to understand.' - Chris Ashford, The Law Teacher

• Preface to the Second EditionIntroductionThe Key ConceptsAppendix I: Law Reports and JournalsAppendix II: Extracts from the Interpretation Act 1978Appendix III: Extracts from the European Convention on Human Rights and Fundamental FreedomsIndex.

IAN MCLEOD is Visiting Professor of Law at the University of Stirling, UK. He is the author of Palgrave titles Legal Method, Legal Theory and (with Simon Akey) Studying Law.

Reviews of the 1st edition: 'I found it easy, informative, and even engrossing to read...the content succeeds masterfully in giving useful, accurate explanations without sacrificing the necessary succinctness.' - Hamish Armour 'I would give considerable encouragement to students to purchase this book as a mechanism for allowing them to access key concepts more easily.' - John Marston, Principal Lecturer, Department of Law, De Montfort University, UK '...McLeod's book is a visual feast. It is comprehensive, accessible and is written in a font that is easy and quick to read and is a very welcome addition to this crowded market. Crucially, it is easy to understand.' - Chris Ashford, The Law Teacher

• Preface to the Second EditionIntroductionThe Key ConceptsAppendix I: Law Reports and JournalsAppendix II: Extracts from the Interpretation Act 1978Appendix III: Extracts from the European Convention on Human Rights and Fundamental FreedomsIndex.

IAN MCLEOD is Visiting Professor of Law at the University of Stirling, UK. He is the author of Palgrave titles Legal Method, Legal Theory and (with Simon Akey) Studying Law.

Reviews of the 1st edition: 'I found it easy, informative, and even engrossing to read...the content succeeds masterfully in giving useful, accurate explanations without sacrificing the necessary succinctness.' - Hamish Armour 'I would give considerable encouragement to students to purchase this book as a mechanism for allowing them to access key concepts more easily.' - John Marston, Principal Lecturer, Department of Law, De Montfort University, UK '...McLeod's book is a visual feast. It is comprehensive, accessible and is written in a font that is easy and quick to read and is a very welcome addition to this crowded market. Crucially, it is easy to understand.' - Chris Ashford, The Law Teacher

• Preface to the Second EditionIntroductionThe Key ConceptsAppendix I: Law Reports and JournalsAppendix II: Extracts from the Interpretation Act 1978Appendix III: Extracts from the European Convention on Human Rights and Fundamental FreedomsIndex.