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This new book by Peter Mugambi is essential for all students taking an introduction to law in CPA, CPS, CCP, KASNEB, KNEC exams, and undergraduates. Introduction to Law is considered compact yet comprehensive, well-written, well-structured, and a stimulating read. This edition provides a clear and straightforward account of the basic rules of law; introduces current debates about the nature, scope, and functions of the law, and discusses the broader controversies surrounding some of the basic doctrines, and has been updated to include the new constitution, 2010.
This book analyzes the liberalization of legal education and training in Uganda with a view to exploring avenues for the development of a legal education policy that addresses various problems with regard to the quality of law graduates and of legal services in the market place currently available given the large number of law graduates entering the professional field each year. It, therefore, provides comparative lessons for the systems of legal education in the other East African countries. This is especially important as the three countries (together with Burundi and Rwanda which share a civil law background) move closer together with the ultimate goal of political federation.
In a concise form, this Manual expounds the practice and procedure of the Court of Appeal of Tanzania reflected in the Court of Appeal Rules, 2009 as amended and the decisions of the Court. Therefore, this Manual becomes a ‘quick reference book’ to whoever wishes to master easily the practice and the procedure of the Court, hence aiding the Court to administer justice smoothly, fairly, timely, and efficiently.
The author comprehensively attempts to discuss the jurisprudence touching a general understanding of law basically needed in the East African legal community. He aptly covers those areas of law that have been considered basic yet demanding, as observed in various chapters. Reflecting on these substantive and structural features, a theoretically inclined observer might find the book of vital importance.
The Magistrates Manual covers, in a nutshell, rules of procedures in the institution of criminal and civil cases, the preparation of formal charges in criminal cases and pleadings in civil suits, the trial of such cases, the sentencing process and relevant considerations, control of court proceedings, judicial bias and self-disqualification, court delays, and code of conduct for judicial officers.
This book seeks to illuminate the expansive nature of legal practice in society. It is also aimed at provoking Further debate, research, and publication. The author draws from her knowledge and experience as an Advocate, Accountant, Certified Secretary, and Governance expert.
This book helps in identifying and retrieving information necessary to support legal decision-making, including each step of a course of action that begins with an analysis of the facts of a problem and concludes with the application and communication of the results of the investigation. It also covers sources of the law; both primary and secondary and information from these sources that affect legally sound conclusions on the subject.
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