Legal English for Students of Law and National Security Program = Английский язык для студентов направления подготовки «правовое обеспечение национальной безопасности»

Содержание книги "Legal English for Students of Law and National Security Program"

Предисловие
UNIT 1. LEGAL EDUCATION
Reasons to Study Law
Higher Education in Different Countries
Education and Training Requirements for Homeland Security Jobs
UNIT 2. NATIONAL LEGAL SYSTEMS
Nature and Classifications of Law
Sources of English Law
Sources of Law in the United States
UNIT 3. INTERNATIONAL LAW
International Public Law
United Nations Organization
European Union
UNIT 4. CONSTITUTIONAL, ADMINISTRATIVE AND MUNICIPAL LAW
Constitutional, Administrative and Municipal Law: Explanation of Terms
Functions and Powers of Administrative Agencies
Local Government
UNIT 5. STATE SYSTEMS
Form of Government in Russia
United Kingdom Government
US Political System
UNIT 6. CIVIL LAW
Substantive Civil Law
Civil Procedure
Judgment and Its Enforcement in Civil Litigation. ADR as Another Way to Resolve Disputes
UNIT 7. SUBSTANTIVE CRIMINAL LAW
Criminal Responsibility
Types of Crimes
Defences to Criminal Charges
UNIT 8. CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROCESS
Legal Protection of People Accused of Crimes
Pretrial Stage of a Criminal Case
Trial Stage of a Criminal Case
UNIT 9. PUNISHMENT
Possible Justifications for Punishment
Criminal Penalties
Criminal Sentencing
UNIT 10. JUDICIARY
Kinds of Court Cases
Courtroom Participants: Professionals and Nonprofessionals
Judicial Systems in Different Countries
UNIT 11. EVIDENCE AND LEVELS OF PROOF
Legal Evidence
What Is Evidence Law
Probable Cause and Other Levels of Proof
UNIT 12. CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION
Investigative Methods and Tools
Crime Scene Investigation
Forensic Investigation
APPENDIX 1. Exemplary Expressions for the Assignment «AGREE OR DISAGREE»
APPENDIX 2. Key Phrases for the Assignment «MAKE A REPORT»
APPENDIX 3. How to Create a PowerPoint Presentation
APPENDIX 4. Word Order
APPENDIX 5. Useful Free Online Resources