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Laying down the Law, 8th ed.

Cook, Creyke, Geddes, Hamer

Fully revised and expanded, the eighth edition of Laying down the Law is an ideal text to introduce students to the study of law. Clear and engaging explanations of essential topics help readers understand the context in which our legal system operates. Practical exampls and exercises support learning and the development of key skills.

Important Features
  • Comprehensive coverage of precedent and statutory interpretation.
  • Margin glossary to identify and explain legal terms.

About the Authors

Catriona Cook is a Senior Lecturer in Law at King’s College London.

Robin Creyke is a Senior Member of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (ACT) and the Alumni Chair of Administrative Law at the College of Law, Australian National University (on leave).

Robert Geddes is Associate Professor of Law at the University of New England.

David Hamer is an Associate Professor at the Sydney Law School, University of Sydney.

Tristan Taylor is an Associate Lecturer at the School of Law, University of New England.

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