The Directions series has been written with students in mind. The ideal guide as they approach the subject for the first time, this book will help them:

* Gain a complete understanding of the topic: just the right amount of detail conveyed clearly
* Understand the law in context: with scene-setting introductions and highlighted case extracts, the practical importance of the law becomes clear
* Identify when and how to critically evaluate the law: they'll be introduced to the key areas of debate and given the confidence to question the law
* Deepen and test knowledge: visually engaging learning and self-testing features aid understanding and help students tackle assessments with confidence
Elevate their learning: with the ground-work in place you can aspire to take learning to the next level, with direction provided on how to go further

Online Resources Centre

An extensive Online Resource Centre provides a wide range of extra resources to further support studies, including:

Student resources:
* Three video lectures presented by Gary Watt introduce key areas of debate within the subject
* General guidance on answering essay questions and problem scenarios
* Sample essay questions and problem scenarios, along with answer guidance
* Updates to the law post-publication
* Web links to further primary sources and commentary to aid your understanding
* Flashcard glossary to help test your knowlegde of key terms

Lecturer resources:
* Test bank, comprising 200 multiple choice questions with answers and feedback