English law has spread its influence around the world. This book explains why and how it works. Law underpins the operation of society and affects us all. It is changing very quickly. Quicklook at Law covers the main areas of the law. Crime, family law, employment, insurance and other topics are covered clearly. The book explains where law comes from and how the courts operate. You are taken under the skin of a court case and given an insight into how the legal profession works. The legal industry is a big business. What does the future hold? The book offers some ideas.