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Contents
Business Law 2-3
Commercial Law 6-7
Company Law 8
Competition Law 9
Constitutional & Administrative Law 10-11
Contract Law 12-13
Criminal Justice 16
Criminal Law 16-18
Criminology 19
Employment Law 19-21
English Law & Legal System 22-23
Environmental Law 24
Equity and Trusts 25-26
European Law 28-29
Family Law 29
Human Rights 30-31
Intellectual Property 31
Legal Skills 32-33
Media Law 33
Nursing Law 34
Property Law 35
Land Law 36
Social Work Law 36
Tort Law 37-39
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Business Law is a well trusted text specifically designed for non-lawstudents studying the law relating to business. Maintaining the accessibleapproach which has made this book so popular, Riches and Allen provideuser-friendly explanations to equip students with a good understanding ofkey legal concepts and addresses:
• the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008
• Companies Act 2006
• the Employment Equality (Age) Regulations 2006 AmendmentRegulations 2008
The coverage of tort law has also been expanded and restructured in thisedition to better match how the topic is covered on business law courses.
The text design and cross-references help students find the informationthey need quickly, and include:
• Extensive use of cases and diagrams to make more complex points easierto understand
• Self test questions allow students to assess their knowledgeindependently
• Case summaries to convey key facts and legal principles underlyingimportant cases
Contents:
PART 1 - INTRODUCTION TO LAW
1. The nature of law 2. Law making 3. Resolving disputesPART 2 - BUSINESS ORGANISATIONS
4. Classification and survey of types of business organisation 5. Non-corporateorganisations – sole traders and partnerships 6. CompaniesPART 3 - BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS
7. Introduction to the law of contract 8. Types of business contract 9. The terms ofbusiness contracts 10. Contract for the supply of goods and services 11. Businessand the law of tort 12. Criminal liability in business 13. Credit 14. ConsumerprotectionPART 4 - BUSINESS RESOURCES
15. Business property 16. Employing labour
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From hiring and firing, to selling goods or starting your own company, theworld of business is inextricably linked to law and legal regulation. AlixAdams' lively and understandable introduction to all aspects of lawencountered in business will provide you with a clear appreciation of themain rules and legal principles.
Utilising a host of features in a colourful and clear design, Law for BusinessStudents encourages you to understand how the law works in everydaybusiness situations and apply it to your course, your own experiences andthe world around you.
Contents:
1. Getting started: an introduction to studying law 2. How the law is made3. Resolving legal disputes 4. The law of contract: offer and acceptance 5. The lawof contract: consideration, intention and privity 6. The terms of the contract7. Defects in the contract: misrepresentation, mistake, duress and undue influence8. More defects: illegality and incapacity 9. Discharge of the contract and remediesfor breach 10. The law of agency 11. Sale of goods: the contract and its terms12. Sale of goods: transfer of ownership, performance and remedies for breach of
contract 13. Tort liability for defective goods 14. Tort liability for defective services;15.Tort liability for premises 16. Rights at work: the contract of employment andhealth and safety at work 17. Rights at work: protection against discrimination18. Rights at work: protection against dismissal and redundancy 19. Businessorganization 20. Forming a registered company 21. Running the company:raising and maintaining capital 22. Daily management of the company: functionsof directors, secretary and auditors 23. Company meetings and shareholderparticipation 24. Statutory intellectual property protection: copyright, designs,patents and trade marks 25. Common law protection of intellectual property:passing off, malicious falsehood and breach of confidence 26. Study skills, andrevision and examination hintsand examination hints
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SIXTH EDITION
Alix AdamsBarrister
March 2010 624pp Pbk
ISBN: 978-1-4082-2545-5
Law for Business Students
Business Law
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NINTH EDITION
Sarah RichesBolton Business School
Vida AllenKingston University
2009 640 pages Pbk
ISBN: 978-1-4058-9964-2
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Business Law
FIFTH EDITION
Ewan MacIntyreNottingham Law School
Feb 2010 896pp Pbk
ISBN: 978-1-4058-9968-0
This edition provides a lively account of the law as it applies to businesscourses and related programmes.
Diagrams and scenarios locate the law in the real world, ensuring the textexplains the complex legal processes in an easy to understand manner.
• Includes a study skills section specifically designed to help studentsdevelop legal skills
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• End-of-chapter practice questions and tasks provide an opportunity topractise applying legal rules to exam-style problem questions
This edition is suitable for use on short or introductory courses and alsosatisfies the business law requirements of the CIMA, ACCA and AAT. It isalso suitable for students studying at HND/C level.
Contents
1. The legal system 2. Making a contract 3. The terms of the contract4. Misrepresentation, Mistake, Duress and Illegality 5. Discharge of contracts and remedies for breach 6. Agency 7. The Sale of Goods Act 1979 8. The tort ofnegligence 9. Nuisance, Trespass, Defamation and Vicarious Liability10. Companies (1): Characteristics and formation 11. Companies (2):Management, control and winding up 12. Partnership, limited liability partnershipand choice of legal status 13. Employment (1): The contract of employment,employment rights and dismissal 14. Employment (2): Discrimination and Healthand Safety 15. Regulation of business by the criminal law 16. Credit transactionsand intellectual property rights 17. The resolution of business disputes
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SECOND EDITION
Ewan MacIntyreNottingham Law School
2009 504 pages Pbk
ISBN: 978-1-4058-9976-5
Essentials of Business Law
Business LawMacIntyre’s market leading legal text for business students continues toprovide a comprehensive, detailed and analytical guide to the subject forall those who are serious about understanding the implications of law onthe business world. Its precise and detailed coverage of legal cases andstatutes are highlighted in the new full colour design, making them perfectfor use as an aide memoir during revision or essay preparation.
Throughout, legal principles are clearly and accurately related to businessscenarios. The new design provides easy navigation through each chapterallowing students to get the most out of their reading of this often complexsubject.
Contents:
1. The legal system 2. The courts and legal personnel 3. Formation of contracts -offer and acceptance 4. Other requirements of a contract - intention to create legalrelations - consideration - formalities - capacity 5. Contractual terms6. Misrepresentation - mistake - duress and undue influence - illegality 7. Dischargeof liability - remedies for breach of contract 8. Terms implied by statute 9. Sale ofgoods - the passing of ownership 10. Sale of goods - duties of the parties - remedies -international sales 11. Agency 12. The law of torts 1 13. The law of torts 214. Credit transactions 15. Partnership 16. The nature of a company and theformation of a company 17. The management of a company 18. Shareholders -
resolutions - maintenance of capital - minority protection - debentures19. Winding up of companies - Limited liability partnerships -benefit of trading as acompany, partnership or limited liability partnership 20. Employment 1: Duties ofemployer and employee - dismissal - redundancy 21. Employment 2:Discrimination - health and safety - rights of employees 22. Regulation of businessby the imposition of criminal liability 23. Business property
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A wealth of information, written for undergraduatestudents, Business Law provides a clear and thoroughoverview of the subject. It is fully up to date with theaccuracy for which it is known. A fantastic book.
Lilian Miles, Senior Lecturer in Law, Middlesex University‘‘ ’’
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This book is the definitive guide to all aspects of this important part ofInternational Trade Law. This market leading text is renowned forcombining a critical, in-depth examination of all aspects of the lawrelating to the carriage of goods by sea and includes:
• Full discussion of the wealth of changes introduced to bill of ladingcontracts following the signature of the Rotterdam Rules
• A new appendix containing the text of the Rotterdam Rules in full
• Discussion of significant judicial decisions, including: TransfieldShipping Inc v Mercator Shipping Inc, Mediterranean Salvage andTowage Co. v Seamar Trading, Mansell Oil v Troon Storage Tankers,Lansat Shipping Co. v Glencore Grain, Trafigura Beheer v MediterraneanShipping Co., The Archimidis, and Fiona Trust and Holding Corp vPrivalov
Contents:
PART 1 - GENERAL INTRODUCTION
1. Introduction 2. Implied obligations in a contract of affreightment PART 2 - CHARTERPARTIES
3. The voyage charterparty 4. The time charterparty PART 3 - BILLS OF LADING
5. Bills of lading and their functions 6. Application of the Hague/Visby rules7. Bills of lading - the Hamburg Rules 8. Bills of lading - the Rotterdam Rules9. Bills of lading issued under charterparties 10. Problems of combined transportPART 4 - COMMON ASPECTS OF CONTRACTS OF AFFREIGHMENT
11. Exceptions 12. Limitation of liability 13. Freight 14. Shipowners' liensPART 5 - DISPUTE SETTLEMENT
15. Dispute settlement 16. Breach of contract APPENDICES - CHARTERS, RULES, LAWS AND BILLS
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SEVENTH EDITION
John WilsonEmeritas Professor of Law, formerly at the
University of Southampton
June 2010 616pp Pbk
ISBN: 978-1-4082-1893-8
Authoritative, influential yet accessible to students, this textbookaddresses one of the most important aspects of commercial law.
Differences between Scots and English law are highlighted throughoutequipping the reader with a thorough understanding of the regulatoryregimes in both jurisdictions.
• Increased emphasis of e-commerce issues affecting the sale of goods
• Coverage of the Convention on International Sale of Goods and itsimplications for domestic sale of goods law
• Expanded coverage of decisions made in other common law jurisdictions
Contents:
PART 1 - NATURE AND FORMATION OF THE CONTRACT OF SALE
1. Sources of the Law of Sale of Goods 2. Definition and Nature of the Contract ofSale 3. Formation of the Contract 4. Formalities 5. Distance-selling, including E-commerce 6. Subject Matter of the Contract 7. The Types of Obligation CreatedPART 2 - THE DUTIES OF THE SELLER
8. The Existence of the Goods 9. The Duty to Pass a Good Title 10. The Duty toDeliver the Goods 11. The Duty to Supply the Goods at the Right Time 12. The Dutyto Supply the Goods in the Right Quantity 13. The Duty to Supply the Goods of theRight Quality 14. Exclusion of Seller's Liability 15. Product Liability andConsumer Protection 16. Manufacturer's Guarantees
PART 3 - THE DUTIES OF THE BUYER
17. The Duty to Pay the Price 18. The Duty to Take DeliveryPART 4 - THE EFFECTS OF THE CONTRACT
19. The Transfer of Property 20. Risk and Frustration 21. Transfer of Title by aNon-OwnerPART 5 - EXPORT SALES
22. Export Sales 23. Export and Import Licences 24. Bankers' Commercial CreditsPART 6 - THE REMEDIES OF THE SELLER
25. Real Remedies 26. Personal RemediesPART 7 - THE REMEDIES OF THE BUYER
27. Rejection of Goods 28. Rescission for Misrepresentation 29. Action forDamages 30. Specific Performance
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TWELTH EDITION
J.N. AdamsEmeritas Professor, University of Sheffiield
H.L. MacQueenScottish Law Commission and University of
Edinburgh
February 2010 592pp Pbk
ISBN: 978-1-4058-5953-0
Atiyah’s Sale of Goods
Carriage of Goods by Sea
Atiyah’s Sale of Goods is famous for its comprehensive coverage and rigorous analysis of the subject… this new
edition is a welcome addition to the library of anyone teaching or studying this subject. Keith Uff, Visiting Lecturer, Birmingham Law School ’’‘‘
Contents:
1. What is Commercial Law?
2. Aspects of Property, Security and Guarantees
3. Agency
4. Sale of Goods
5. International Sale of Goods
6. Payment and Payment Instruments
7. Consumer Protection
8. Consumer Credit Law and Regulation
9. Commercial Mediation, Conciliation and arbitration
10. Commercial Conflict of Laws
11. Insurance
Jason Chuah, University of Westminster
James Devenney, Senior Lecturer, University of Durham
Michael Furmston, Singapore Management University,
Emeritus Professor, University of Bristol
Susan Hawker, Principal Lecturer, London Metropolitan
University
Howard Johnson, Senior Lecturer, University of Wales Bangor
Louise Merrett, Fellow and Lecturer in Law, University of
Cambridge
David Oughton, Professor of Commercial Law, De Montfort
University
Jo Reddy, Adjunct Lecturer, University of Hong Kong
Chris Willett, Professor of Consumer Law, De Montfort University
Regular updates on important developments in
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Commercialand ConsumerLaw FIRST EDITION
Michael Furmston (Ed)Singapore Management University, Emeritus Professor, University of Bristol
Jason Chuah (Ed)University of Westminster
May 2010 680 pages Pbk
ISBN: 978-1-4058-7367-3
Written by a team of leading specialists in this area, Commercial and Consumer Law is an essential guide to the keylegislation and case law relating to both domestic and international commercial transactions. Offering a scholarly, yet highly readable account of key commercial and consumer law principles, it also highlights the commercial and socio-economic context underpinning the law in this area.
• Summaries of the essential cases and extracts from key legislative provisions help students with answering problem or essay questions
• Debate and issues boxes highlight particularly contentious areas of the law supporting students in developing andrefining their critical analysis skills
• Further reading lists at the end of all chapters point to relevant academic articles enabling students to delve deeperinto the academic debates surrounding this area
• Examples throughout to demonstrate how the law in this area operates in practice
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FOURTEENTH EDITION
Charles Wild & Stuart Weinstein both at University of Hertfordshire
2009 648 pages Pbk
ISBN: 978-1-4058-4613-4
SCOTTISH EDITION
2009 668 pages Pbk
ISBN: 978-1-4058-4615-8
Thoroughly revised and rewritten to take into account the fundamentalchanges brought about by the Companies Act 2006, this edition provides a thought provoking yet accessible textbook on all areas of Company andCapital Markets Law as covered on university courses.
The edition retains its unique coverage of capital markets and securitiesregulation while more detail has been added to director’s duties,shareholders’ remedies and corporate finance law.
Contents:
PART I - FOUNDATION AND THEORY
1. The Nature of Company Law 2. Corporate Entity, Limited Liability (including tortand criminal liability) and Incorporation 3. Legal Theory and Company Law4. Recent Reform overview PART II - THE CONSTITUTION OF THE COMPANY
5. Entrenchment of Rights 6. Organisation of Functions and Corporate Powers 7. Relations with Third Parties: Agency and Constitutional LimitationsPART III - CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
8. The Governance Problem, and the Mechanisms of Meetings 9. Duties ofDirectors 10. Other Legal Constraints on Directors’ Powers 11. Role of Self-
Regulation 12. Shareholder Litigation: Common Law 13. Shareholder Litigation:StatutePART IV - CORPORATE FINANCE LAW
14. Techniques of Corporate Finance 15. Raising and Maintenance of Capital16. Financial Assistance for the Purchase of Shares 17. Loan capital and types ofsecurityPART V - SECURITIES REGULATION
18. Policy and Theory in Securities Regulation/Capital Markets Law19. The Regulatory Machinery of the Financial Services and Markets Act 200020. The Regulation of Insider Dealing 21. The Regulation of Public Offerings ofShares 22. The Regulation of TakeoversPART VI - INSOLVENCY AND LIQUIDATION
23. Insolvency and Liquidation Procedures 24. Disqualification of Directors
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THIRD EDITION
Contributors:John Lowry & Arad Reisberg both at University College London
2009 550 pages Pbk
ISBN: 978-1-4058-4730-8
Pettet’s Company Law: Company and Capital Markets Law
Smith and Keenan’s Company Law Smith and Keenan’s Company Law provides a clear and practical guide, ideal for those seeking to understand how company law works in a real lifecontext. This edition has been revised and rewritten to fully incorporatethe Companies Act 2006.
Retaining the straight-forward style of previous editions, the author teamincorporated a number of important changes in the fourteenth edition:
• Increased coverage of the articles of association in line with the new Act
• A new chapter on The Statutory Derivative Action
• Corporate Social Responsibility is included for the first time
• Reworked introductory chapters give a clearer overview of the subject tostart study
• Revised and updated questions at the end of each chapter
Contents:
1. The Nature of a Company 2. Promotion and Incorporation 3. The Constitutionof the Company - The Memorandum of Association 4. The Constitution of theCompany - The Articles of Association 5. The Constitution of the Company -Altering the Articles 6. The Company and its Extracts 7. The Capital of a Company8. Capital Maintenance - Generally 9. Capital Maintenance - CompanyDistributions 10. Company Flotations 11. Shares - Generally 12. Shares -Transfer and Transmission 13. Shares - Payment for and Insider Dealing14. Membership - Capacity, Registration, Director and Substantial Holdings, AnnualReturn 15. The Statutory Derivative Action 16. The Protection of Minorities17. Directors and Management - Generally 18. Financial Arrangements With, and Fair Dealings By, Directors 19. The Duties of Directors 20. Vacation of Office,Disqualification and Personal Liability Chapter 21. Meetings and Resolutions22. Debentures and Charges 23. Accounts and Audit 24. Amalgamations,Reconstructions and Take Overs 25. Corporate Insolvency - Company Rescue26. Corporate Insolvency - Procedures other than Rescue 27. Corporate Insolvency- Winding-Up in Context Appendix: company law reform Answers to questions setin the objective mode
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Scottish Edition includes an appendix cross-referenced with chapters that describe the differences between Scots and English law.
EU and UKCompetitionLawFIRST EDITION
Cosmo GrahamUniversity of Leicester
April 2010 552 pages Pbk
ISBN: 978-1-4058-5950-9
EU and UK Competition Law is the essential guide to the laws and policy underpinning competition law in the EU and UK.Written by a leading expert in the field, this exciting new textbook successfully integrates detailed discussions of the keylegal principles at play in this dynamic area of the law with comprehensive analysis of the academic arguments andtheoretical underpinnings of competition law and its development.
• Introduces key economic principles supported by a glossary of economic terms necessary for a full understanding of the subject
• Includes relevant comparative examples from US Anti-Trust law to illustrate how competition law operates in other jurisdictions
• Contains competition law in practice boxes throughout to illustrate high profile and contemporary cases whichdemonstrates how competition law operates in practice
• Highlights important extracts from key legislation and treaties, cases, and official guidance throughout
• Fully up-to-date with changes introduced by the Treaty of Lisbon
1. Introduction to competition law and policy
2. The prohibition on anti-competitive agreements
3. Abuse of a dominant position: introduction and pricing
abuses
4. Abuse of dominant position: exclusive dealing,
non pricing abuses and defences
5. Merger control
6. Public enforcement of competition law
7. Private enforcement of competition law
8. Competition law and the state
9. Cartels, oligopolies and horizontal arrangements
10. Distribution agreements
11. Intellectual property and competition law
12. Competition law and energy and telecommunications
13. The International dimensions of competition law
Appendix: Competition law on the web
Regular updates to the law; multiple-choicequestions; useful weblinks; flashcards and a
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Competition Law
Contents Supporting resouces2010
Its wide coverage, clear language and coherent structure make it an attractive
option for students…discussion of key economicconcepts, blended with analysis of relevant legalrules…single it out as a very user-friendly, yetchallenging and well-researched publication.
Dr Arianna Andreangeli, Liverpool Law School
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ConstitutionalandAdministrativeLawFIFTEENTH EDITION
A. Bradleyformerly at the University of Edinburgh
K. EwingUniversity of London
July 2010 904 pages Pbk
ISBN: 978-1-4058-7350-5
Constitutional and Administrative Law is the leading undergraduate textbook in this area. It is written to a high academicstandard whilst remaining an accessible text for students. Critical analysis of contemporary topics is provided alongsideinformative and thought provoking explanations of the general principles of constitutional and administrative law.
This new edition comes with an updating supplement covering the most important recent developments in the law.
• Coverage of the Lisbon Treaty and its impact on UK Constitutional Law
• Inclusion of new rules for political parties under the Political Parties and Election Act 2009
• Examination of the new Supreme Court
• New powers of the Treasury to deal with financial crisis
• Coverage of the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006 and the UK Borders Act 2007
• Changes to emergency powers under the terrorism Act 2006 and coverage of the controversy about the treatment ofterrorist suspects
PART I - GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF CONSTITUTIONAL LAW
1. Definition and scope of constitutional law 2. Sources and
nature of the constitution 3. The structure of the United
Kingdom 4. Parliamentary supremacy 5. The relationship
between legislature, executive and judiciary 6. The rule of law
7. Responsible and accountable government 8. The United
Kingdom and the European Union
PART II - THE INSTITUTIONS OF GOVERNMENT
9. Composition and meeting of Parliament 10. Functions of
Parliament 11. Privileges of Parliament 12. The Crown and
the royal prerogative 13. The Cabinet, government
departments and the civil service 14. Public bodies and
regulatory agencies 15. Foreign affairs and the
Commonwealth 16. The armed forces 17. The Treasury,
public expenditure and the economy 18. The courts and the
machinery of justice
PART III - THE CITIZEN AND THE STATE
19. The nature and protection of human rights.
20. Nationality, Immigration and Extradition 21. The police
and personal liberty. 22. The protection of privacy
23. Freedom of expression 24. Freedom of association and
assembly 25. State security and official secrets
26. Emergency powers and terrorism
PART IV - ADMINISTRATIVE LAW
27. Nature and development of administrative law
28. Delegated legislation 29. Administrative justice
30. Judicial control of administrative action - I 31. Judicial
control of administrative action - II 32. Liability of public
authorities and the Crown
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This is an exceptionally valuable text. It is written at a level which will be clear to the student reader,
whilst remaining both interesting and stimulating.
The text is concise, pared back but not simplified, and is overwhelmingly trustworthy and authoritative - as it has consistently been throughout the text’s long life, maintained by its several excellent, committed authors. Kay Goodall, University of Stirling
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ConstitutionalandAdministrativeLaw FIFTH EDITION
Alex Carrollformerly at Manchester Metropolitan University
2009 712 pages Pbk
ISBN: 978-1-4058-9911-6
Foundation Studies in Law series
Constitutional and Administrative Law provides an inquiring treatment of this dynamic subject. The mass of recentlegislation in the area is considered alongside the various political, social and cultural factors that have shaped them.
As part of the Foundation Studies in Law series, this book includes clearly distinguished case summaries to aidcomprehension and revision of key cases, chapter summaries that emphasise main points, subject-specific suggestionsfor further reading, and tabbed reference pages including a glossary for easy use.
• The Treaty of Lisbon and further developments relating to EU enlargement and reform of its decision-making processes
• Important case-law developments concerning the rules of parliamentary privilege, the extra-territorial application ofthe Human Rights Act, and judicial interpretation of the recent anti-terrorist legislation
• Content of the new broadcasting code
PART I - FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES
1. Introduction to Constitutional and Administrative Law
2. The Characteristics of the Constitution 3. Sources of
Constitutional and Administrative Law
PART II - PARLIAMENT AND THE EUROPEAN UNION
4. The European Union: Institutions of Government and
Sources of Law 5. The Legislative Sovereignty of the
Westminster Parliament
PART III - THE COMPOSITION AND WORKINGS OF PARLIAMENT
6. The Franchise and the Electorate 7. The House of
Commons: Members of Parliament 8. The House of
Commons: Principal Functions 9. The House of Lords
10. Parliamentary Privilege
PART V1 - THE EXECUTIVE
11. The Prime Minister and Cabinet 12. The Royal Prerogative
13. Legal Liability of the Crown and Public Authorities
PART V - JUDICIAL REVIEW OF ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
14. The Nature of Judicial Review 15. Grounds for Judicial
Review: Illegality, Irrationality and Procedural Impropriety
16. Application for and Exclusion of Judicial Review
17. Exclusivity
PART VI - HUMAN RIGHTS
18. The European Convention on Human Rights 19. The
Human Rights Act 1998 20. Police Powers, Personal Liberty
and Privacy 21. Restrictions on the Rights of Freedom of
Assembly and Association 22. Restrictions on the Rights of
Freedom of Expression and Information 23. Freedom and
Emergency Powers
PART VII - TRIBUNALS, INQUIRIES AND COMPLAINTS PROCEDURES
24. Tribunals and Inquiries 25. Ombudsmen
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Law ofContractNINTH EDITION
Paul Richards University of Huddersfield
2009 616 pages Pbk
ISBN: 978-1-4058-9907-9
Foundation Studies in Law series
Law of Contract presents a trusted account of the main principles of contract law using clear explanations andcontemporary applications. It considers recent proposals for reform so that students gain an understanding of thedevelopment of the law.
As part of the Foundation Studies in Law series, this book includes clearly distinguished case summaries to aidcomprehension and revision of key cases, chapter summaries that emphasise main points, subject-specific suggestionsfor further reading, and tabbed reference pages including a glossary for easy use. The ninth edition also addresses:
• O’Brien v MGN Ltd and Sterling Hydraulics Ltd v Dichtomatik Ltd, on the requirement of “reasonable notice” inexemption clauses
• Careful consideration of exemption clauses and the principles governing non-intervention of the courts under theUnfair Contract Terms Act 1977and the case of Regus (UK) Ltd v Epcot Solutions Ltd
• Further analysis of restitutionary damages and differences between the Wrotham Park and Blake decisions by theCourt of Appeal in WWF World Wide Fund for Nature v World Wrestling Federation Entertainment
• Analysis of the House of Lords decision on breach of contract in Golden Strait Corporation v Nippon Yusen KubishkaKaisha (“The Golden Victory”)
• Commentary on the House of Lords decision in Transfield Shipping Inc v Mercator Shipping Inc (The Achilleas) and the rule in Hadley v Baxendale
PART 1 - THE FORMATION OF A CONTRACT
1. The evolution and definition of themodern contract 2. The fact ofagreement 3. Consideration
PART 2 - THE CONTENTS OF THE CONTRACT
7. The terms of the contract8. Exemption clauses
PART 3 - FACTORS THAT VITIATE A CONTRACT
9. Misrepresentation 10. Mistake
11. Duress, undue influence andinequality of bargaining power12. Illegality
PART 4 - DISCHARGE OF CONTRACTS
13. Discharge by performance andbreach 14. Discharge by agreement15. Discharge by frustration
PART 5 - REMEDIES FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT
16. The common law remedy of
damages 17. Equitable remedies andlimitation of actions 18. Quasi-contractand the Law of Restitution
PART 6 - THE RIGHTS AND LIABILITIES OF
THIRD PARTIES TO THE CONTRACT
19. Privity of contract 20. Agency21. Assignment of contractual rights
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Contract Law SEVENTH EDITION
Catherine Elliott City University
Frances Quinn Journalist
2009 464 pages Pbk
ISBN: 978-1-4058-9935-2
Elliott and Quinn Series
The seventh edition continues to provide a clear introduction to contract law. The authors put the law into context,helping students to grasp core concepts, whilst each chapter also includes discussion of problems with the current law,enabling students to develop a deeper, more critical understanding.
• Leading case boxes help students to remember the key cases and rulings
• Chapter introductions identify the core themes and concepts
• Recent important changes to the law have been fully analysed including: an examination of unfair bank charges; the impact of pre-nuptial contracts following a divorce; the most recent House of Lords’ decision on remoteness ofdamages (Transfield Shipping v Mercator Shipping (2008)); the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations(2008)
PART 1 - THE FORMATION OF A CONTRACT
1. Offer and acceptance
2. Certainty
3. Intention to create legal relations
4. Capacity
5. Formalities
6. Consideration
PART 2 - THE CONTENTS OF A CONTRACT
7. Terms of the contract
8. Unfair Contract Terms
PART 3 - VITIATING FACTORS
9. Misrepresentation
10. Mistake
11. Illegality
12. Duress and Undue Influence
PART 4 - THE RIGHTS AND LIABILITIES OFTHIRD PARTIES
13. Privity of Contract
PART 5 - DISCHARGE AND REMEDIES
14. Discharge of the Contract
15. Remedies
PART 6 - CONSUMER PROTECTION
16. Consumer contracts
APPENDIX - ANSWERING EXAMINATION
QUESTIONS
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FOURTH EDITION
Malcolm DaviesThames Valley University
Hazel CroallGlasgow Caledonian University
Jane TyrerBuckinghamshire New University
2009 536 pages Pbk
ISBN: 978-1-4058-5880-9
Acclaimed in leading academic journals and highly regarded by academicsacross the world, this book was the first to combine detailed coverage ofcriminal law with the latest theoretical debates and the social and politicalissues underpinning them. Above all, it does so in a clear and engagingmanner so that undergraduate students can quickly grasp the subject andbecome confident in developing their understanding beyond the basics.
• Includes chapter synopses, hypothetical cases, and end-of-chaptersummaries to check and develop students’ knowledge of criminal law
• Rewritten sections on sex offences, corporate manslaughter and fraud
• Restructured chapters on defences
• Major revision of the sections on homicide, inchoate offences andcomplicity
Contents:
PART 1 - INTRODUCTION
1. Understanding criminal law 2. Decisions to criminalize 3. Punishment PART 2 - GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF CRIMINAL LIABILITY
4. Actus reus 5. Causation 6. Mens rea 7. Strict, corporate and vicarious liability8. Relationship between actus reus and mens rea 9. Defences 1 10. Defences 2 PART 3 - OFFENCES AGAINST THE PERSON
11. Non-fatal offences 12. Homicide PART 4 - PROPERTY OFFENCES
13. Theft 14. Deception and making off without payment 15. Other propertyoffences 16. Criminal damage PART 5 - INCHOATE OFFENCES AND COMPLICITY
17. Inchoate offences 18. Complicity
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THIRD EDITION
William WilsonQueen Mary, University of London
2008 584pp Pbk
ISBN: 978-1-4058-5839-7
Longman Law Series
Criminal Law
Criminal Justice This edition continues to provide a comprehensive introduction to all aspects of the Criminal Justice system. It combines a description of themajor agencies involved in the control of crime and the pursuit of justicewith an introduction to criminal justice theory and key concepts inEnglish criminal law.
• Policy issues and the varied responses to crime are identified to buildknowledge of current debates
• Each chapter includes review questions and exercises, further reading,extracts from primary and secondary sources and a chronology of keydates in order to deepen understanding
Contents:
PART A - INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE
1. What is criminal justice? 2. What is crime? 3. Victims and the impact of Crime4. Governmental, political and administrative context of criminal justice in Englandand Wales 5. Crime prevention and reduction PART B - CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROCESS: LAW ENFORCEMENT
6. The Police 7. Prosecution caution and diversion 8. Youth justice
PART C - CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROCESS: CRIMINAL COURTS
9. Criminal courts, judiciary and pre-trail procedure 10. The trial and establishingguiltPART D - CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROCESS: PENAL SYSTEM
11. Sentencing Aims and Process 12. Punishment Philosophies and penalparadigms 13. Prisons 14. Probation service and community penalties15. Conclusion
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The use of hypotheticals, the inclusion of summaries (or overviews) and the easy style of the author shouldmake this a valuable source and guide, particularlyfor students new to the subject. Barry Mitchell, THES‘‘ ’’
The book is written with great clarity and authority. It succeeds in explaining key concepts and policy issues
in a succinct manner as well as provoking fresh debate aboutfuture directions in criminal justice. An excellent resource for students! Maggy Lee, University of Essex and the University of Hong Kong
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Contents:
1. Elements of a crime
2. Strict liability
3. Murder
4. Voluntary manslaughter
5. Involuntary manslaughter
6. Non-fatal offences against the person
7. Rape
8. Non-fraudulent property offences
9. Fraudulent property offences
10. Inchoate offences
11. Accomplices
12. Corporate liability
13. General defences
14. Codification of the criminal law
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Criminal LawEIGHTH EDITION
Catherine ElliottCity University
Frances QuinnJournalist
March 2010 480pp Pbk
ISBN: 978-1-4082-3053-4
Elliott and Quinn Series
Elliott and Quinn’s Criminal Law 8th edition is an established, reliable and popular textbook, covering English criminal law comprehensively, but concisely. Written firmly with the undergraduate and GDL student in mind, this lively, clear and accurate guide to the law will help students understand the subject quickly.
Assessments of law reform are included in every chapter so that students understand the context oflaw-making, essential for successful study.
• Useful further reading and internet references will help with research in the subject, and achieve a deeperunderstanding
• Over fifty questions and answer guidelines in the book and on the website will help students with exam performance
• Short summaries in each chapter will help students to remember the key concepts for revision purposes
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Criminal LawNINTH EDITION
Michael Jefferson University of Sheffield
2009 752 pages Pbk
ISBN: 978-1-4058-9904-8
Foundation Studies in Law series
Criminal Law provides an engaging explanation of the main principles and offences in criminal law. This book lights aclear path through the subject, explaining the law as it stands but also considering proposals for reform for anappreciation of how the law develops.
As part of the Foundation Studies in Law series, this book includes clearly distinguished case summaries to aidcomprehension and revision of key cases, chapter summaries that emphasise main points, subject-specific suggestionsfor further reading, and tabbed reference pages including a glossary for easy use. It also addresses:
• The Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007
• The Serious Crime Act 2007 on incitement and the Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008 on self-defence
• The House of Lords’ cases of Kennedy (no. 2) on causation and Rahman on accessories
• Heard on specific and basic intent when the defendant is intoxicated
• Bree on consent to rape where the complainant is intoxicated
PART 1 - PRELIMINARY MATTERS
1. Introduction to criminal law
PART 2 - GENERAL PRINCIPLES
2. Actus Reus
3. Mens Rea
4. Strict liability
5. Principal parties and secondary
offenders
6. Vicarious and corporate liability
7. Infancy, duress, coercion, necessity,
duress of circumstances
8. Mistake, intoxication, self-defence
9. Defences of mental disorder
10. Inchoate offences
PART 3 - PARTICULAR OFFENCES
11. Murder
12. Manslaughter
13. Non-fatal offences
14. Rape and other sexual offences
15. Theft and robbery
16. Fraud/obtaining by deception,
making off without payment
17. Blackmail, burglary, going
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18. Criminal damage
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’’Jefferson manages to combine legal accuracy whilst making
the material enjoyable and understandable to students.
David Selfe, Liverpool John Moores University‘‘
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Accessibly written, Employment Law succeeds in presenting the wealth ofcase law and legislation at play in this area in an exceedingly clear mannerenabling students to grasp a full understanding of the intricacies of thesubject with ease.
Employment Law has been fully revised to include all latest developments inthis dynamic subject, including:
• The implications of the Equality Bill 2009 on discrimination law
• Requirements of Directive 2008/104/EC in relation to temporaryagency workers
• Effect of the Employment Act 2008
• Important domestic and European case law, such as the first agediscrimination cases to reach the appeal courts and the European Courtof Justice; decisions of the Court of Justice on the effect of sick leaveentitlement to holiday pay; Court of Appeal decisions on employmentstatus and disability related discrimination
Contents:
1. The study of employment law 2. The employment relationship 3. The contractof employment 4. Termination of employment 5. Discrimination on the groundsof race, sex, religion or belief, and sexual orientation and the Equality Bill 20096. Age and disability discrimination 7. Time and pay 8. Parental and maternityrights 9. Business re-structuring 10. Trade unions11. Collective bargaining and industrial action
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FIFTH EDITION
Malcolm SargeantMiddlesex University
David LewisMiddlesex University
June 2010 504pp Pbk
ISBN: 978-1-4082-2925-5
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ployment Law
SECOND EDITION
John TierneyNew College, Durham
2009 456pp Pbk
ISBN: 978-0-273-72277-9
This clear introduction to criminology combines an accessible style withdepth and scope to encourage a broad understanding of the discipline.Closely mapping the development of criminology and criminologicaltheory within a historical context, it provides a logical structure andaccessible framework through which students will absorb thedevelopments in this area alongside the societal and cultural influencesthat have shaped it.
• Updated to reflect key perspectives in contemporary criminologicaltheory
• New material on critical theory, feminism, masculinities, culturalcriminology and postmodernism
• Relevant updates in relation to New Labour's criminal justice and penalpolicies in its third term in office
Contents:
1. Criminology, crime and deviance: some preliminaries 2. Measuring crime andcriminality 3. Criminology and criminologists up to World War 4. The discipline ofcriminology and its context - 1 5. Social disorganisation and anomie 6. Strain,subcultures and delinquency 7. Criminological theory in Britain 8. The disciplineof criminology and its context - 2 9. New deviancy theory: the interactionistapproach to deviance 10. The discipline of criminology and its context - 311. Post-new deviancy and the new criminology 12. The discipline of criminologyand its context - 4 13. Criminological theory 14. The discipline of criminology andits context - 5 15. Theoretical perspectives: recent developments
Employment Law
Criminology Theory & Context
I would praise its simple style and accessibility.Katarzyna Gromek-Broc, University of Hull‘‘ ’’
Criminology is marked by almost all those qualities one might hope to find in an introduction to a burgeoningand often incoherent discipline. It is a near-encyclopedicsummary of major American and British work thatsucceeds in being well-structured, accessible, clearly-written, judicious and historically-informed. That is quite a feat. Professor Paul Rock, LSE
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THIRD EDITION
Janice NairnsBarrister, formerly at University of Teesside
2007 368pp Pbk
ISBN: 978-1-4058-3276-2
Focused on the needs of students studying employment law from a HRMor business background, Employment Law in Context introduces the lawalongside policy issues and the practicalities of implementation.
Exercises and case studies are utilised throughout in order to provideinsight into the practice of analysing the law in a HRM context while anew colour design aids navigation. The third edition covers:
• Pay and working time legislation
• Changes in maternity and paternity rights
• and includes substantial coverage on all areas discrimination.
In order to aid a full understanding of the subject, each chapter follows a common framework containing the following:
• Learning objectives to focus reading
• Context section outlines how social, economic and political issuesinfluence the law
• Legal framework clearly introduces relevant legal principles
• Policies and practices looks at the application of the law
• Case studies and exercises invite you to apply the legal provisions ineveryday management situations
Contents:
1. Introduction to employment law 2. Regulating the employment relationship3. Managing change in the employment relationship 4. The context ofdiscrimination at work 5. The strands of discrimination law Disabilitydiscrimination law 6. Implementing equality in the workplace 7. Harassment and bullying at work 8. Discipline and dismissal 9. Pay Regulation10. Regulation of Working Time 11. Family Leave and Work-Life Balance12. Health, safety and welfare at work
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THIRD EDITION
Brian Willey University of Kingston
2009 488 pages Pbk
ISBN: 978-1-4058-7400-7
Employment Law in Context
Employment Law for Business Students This is the essential guide to employment law for students with no priorlegal training. Employment Law for Business Students provides clearexplanations of all the key topics in this area, explored through a highlypractical approach. Legal rules are described as they relate to the businessworld, demonstrating how the law works in practice.
• Coverage of recent legislative developments concerning sex, age,disability and racial discrimination, including the Gender RecognitionAct 2004 and the Employment Equality (sexual orientation) Regulations2003
• Diagrams of legal rules and procedures alongside specimen documentsillustrate the practical application of employment law in the workplace
Contents:
1. Court and tribunals, sources and institutions of employment law2. Discrimination in employment 3. The contract of employment 4. Equal pay,maternity and other individual employment rights 5. The use of disciplinary andgrievance procedures 6. Termination of the employment contract 7. Redundancyand the transfer of undertakings 8. Trade unions, collective bargaining andindustrial action 9. Health and Safety at Work 10. Settling disputes - taking a caseto the Employment Tribunal
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This is an exceedingly well-timed update of anexceptionally useful book, which can serve both as a
clear and concise manual to employment law and practice for legal and human resources practitioners, advice agencies,and professional students in law and business.
James Ressel, Solicitor and Senior Lecturer in Law, University of Northampton
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THIRD EDITION
Gwyneth PittKingston University
2008 808pp Pbk
ISBN: 978-0-582-47275-4
Cases and Materials on Employment LawThis casebook collects together the most important statutory and case lawdevelopments in employment law. Designed to be used in conjunction withany employment law textbook, it contains extracts from over 200 Britishand EC cases, together with British and European legislative provisionsand excerpts from Reports, Command Papers and other sources.
• Focuses on legal change in terms of case law and statute law
• Extracts followed by author’s commentary, which links, criticallydiscusses and sets in context the various extracts
• Presents a wide range of materials to provide a balanced view ofemployment law in its social and political context
Contents:
1. Introduction 2. The law of discrimination 3. Defining the contract ofemployment 4. Contract of employment formation and content 5. Collectivebargaining 6. Statutory employment protection rights 7. Equal pay 8. Dismissal9. Redundancy 10. Freedom of Association 11. Trade unions and their members12. Industrial Action I 13. Industrial Action II
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For many students Cases and Materials on Employment Law is an indispensible guide to the most important primary materials onthis fast moving and engaging area of law. It is well written and provides excellent value for money. Student Law Journal
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ARE YOUR STUDENTS SUITABLY SKILLED?
‘This is a book that is long overdue, and I am certain will be seized upon by tutors everywhere. It will serve students writing dissertations… pragmatic guidance on engaging in and managing research with the help of supervisors, with advice on the importance of methodological rigour.’
Review of ‘Writing Law Dissertations’ Peter Billings, University of the West of England
Catherine Elliott City University
2009 400 pages Pbk
ISBN: 978-1-4082-2512-7
The English Legal System: Essential Cases & MaterialsThe English Legal System: Essential Cases and Materials, has hand-picked thekey cases, statutes and other sources of law for students studying anEnglish Legal System module. Using an accessible style, and organised tomirror most course syllabi, the book brings together a wide range oftopical material which will enable students to find key sources easily.
• Includes both recent materials and historically important decisions
• Designed to be used as a resource in its own right or alongside the bestselling English Legal System by Catherine Elliott and Frances Quinn
Contents:
PART 1 - SOURCES OF LAW
1. Case law 2. Statute law 3. Statutory interpretation 4. Delegated legislation 5. European Law 6. Custom 7. Equity8. Treaties 9. Law reform
PART 2 - PEOPLE WORKING IN THE LEGAL SYSTEM
10. Judges 11. The legal professions 12. The jury system 13. Magistrates14. The administration of justicePART 3 - HUMAN RIGHTS
15. Introduction to human rights 16. Remedies for infringement ofhuman rightsPART 4 - DISPUTE RESOLUTION
17. Paying for legal services 18. The police 19. The criminal trial process20. Sentencing 21. Young offenders 22. The civil justice system 23. Tribunals24. Appeals and judicial review 25. Alternative methods of dispute resolution
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Well-known for its uniquely comprehensive coverage of the legal systemand the main, substantive, areas of English law, Smith and Keenan’s EnglishLaw is the all- purpose reference guide and introduction to the law.
The new authors continue in the style of previous editions and explain thelaw in a clear, jargon-free style which is immediately accessible to studentsand non-specialists alike.
Several important changes have been made to the new edition in additionto bringing it up to date with recent case and statute law:
• A new section covering European Union Law is included to highlight theever increasing role European Law plays in English Law
• The chapters on the Law of Torts and Employment Law have beenexpanded in order to provide a more complete picture of these twoimportant areas
• The section dealing with Contract Law has been updated to includegreater consideration of e-commerce as well as issues of jurisdiction
Contents:
PART 1 - ENGLISH LAW
1. The nature and development of English Law 2. The courts of law 3. Other courtsand tribunals, judicial law and legal services 4. Criminal procedure 5. Civilprocedure 6. The law-making process: UK legislation and case law 7. HumanRights Act 8. Persons and the crown
PART 2 - EUROPEAN UNION LAW
9. The legislative organs of the EU 10. Sources of EU law 11. Jurisdiction inpersonam: The Brussels RegimePART 3 - CONTRACT LAW (THE LAW OF CONTRACT)
12. Making the contract I: Offer and acceptance 13. Making the contract II:Consideration and estoppel 14. Making the contract III: Formalities and capacity15. Reality of Consent: Mistake, misinterpretation and duress 16. Contractualterms 17. Exclusion clauses and other unfair terms 18. Illegality, public policy andcompetition law 19. Discharge of contract 20. Remedies and limitation of actions21. Contracts and e-commercePART 4 - THE LAW OF TORTS
22. The law of torts: general principles of tort 23. Tort of negligence 24. Tortsrelating to property 25. Miscellaneous torts 26. Defences and remedies in tortPART 5 - THE LAW OF PROPERTY
27. The law of property PART 6 - CRIMINAL LAW
28. Criminal law: General principles 29. Specific offences 30. Age andresponsibility: General defencesPART 7 - EMPLOYMENT LAW
31. The contract of employment 32. Workplace discrimination 33. Terminationof contract of employmentPART 8 - CASES AND MATERIALS
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SIXTEENTH EDITION
Charles WildUniversity of Hertfordshire
Stuart WeinsteinUniversity of Hertfordshire
April 2010 1000pp Pbk
ISBN: 978-1-4082-1888-4
Smith and Keenan’s English Law: Text & Cases
PART 1 - SOURCES OF LAW
1. Case law 2. Statute law 3. Statutory interpretation
4. Delegated legislation 5. European law 6. Custom
7. Equity 8. Treaties 9. Law reform
PART 2 - PEOPLE WORKING IN THE LEGAL SYSTEM
10. The judges 11. The legal professions 12. The jury system
13. Magistrates 14. The administration of justice
PART 3 - HUMAN RIGHTS
15. Introduction to human rights 16. Remedies for
infringement of human rights
PART 4 - DISPUTE RESOLUTION
17. Paying for legal services 18. The police 19. The criminal
trial process 20. Sentencing 21. Young offenders
22. The civil justice system 23. Tribunals 24. Appeals and
judicial review 25. Alternative methods of dispute resolution
PART 5 - CONCEPTS OF LAW
26. Law and rules 27. Law and morals 28. Law and justice
Appendix: Answering examination questions
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English Legal SystemEnglish Legal System is the best-selling undergraduate text on this subject, providing a clear and engaging account of the structure and mechanisms of the law in England and Wales. The authors skilfully blend an accessible style with a broad analysis of the subject, making this the definitive introduction to the area and the first choice for studentsyear after year. Annually revised and fully updated, English Legal System continues to keep on top of this constantlyevolving subject.
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English LegalSystemELEVENTH EDITION
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Frances Quinn Journalist
March 2010 768 pages Pbk
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EnvironmentalLawJohn McEldowney University of Warwick
Sharron McEldowney University of Westminster
April 2010 384 pages Pbk
ISBN: 978-1-4058-4050-7
Environmental Law is an exciting new textbook that explores all areas of the law relating to the environment in context.Legal principles and key cases are discussed alongside historical, social and economic influences, an approach which isparticularly important at a time when environmental issues are making their way up the global political agenda.
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PART 1 - FUNDAMENTALS OF ENVIRONMENTAL LAW
Chapter 1. General Introduction
Chapter 2. Themes and Issues - Environmental Law in
Transition
Chapter 3. Sources, Institutions and Organisations in
Environmental Law
Chapter 4. International Environmental Law
Chapter 5. European Environmental Law
Chapter 6. Human Rights and the Environment
Chapter 7. Regulation, Standards and the Environment
Chapter 8. Environmental Law for the 21st century
PART 2 - SECTORAL COVERAGE OF ENVIRONMENTAL LAW
Chapter 9. Land, Planning and the Environment
Chapter 10. Land: Waste Management and Controls
Chapter 11. Land: Countryside and the Environment
Chapter 12. Water and Pollution Controls
Chapter 13. Protection of the Marine Environment
Chapter 14. Air and Pollution
Chapter 15. Noise and control
Chapter 15. Conclusions
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Equity & Trusts
ExploringEquity andTrustsFIRST EDITION
Sukhninder Panesar Coventry University
Feb 2010 864 pages Pbk
ISBN: 978-1-4058-3538-1
Exploring Equity and Trusts provides an in-depth introduction to this field of legal study. After detailing the underpinning principles of equity and trusts, Sukhninder Panesar deftly examines the major themes of the subject and the interconnections between them.
Written firmly with the undergraduate or GDL student in mind, Exploring Equity and Trusts brings the subject to life, and includes the following features to help reinforce knowledge:
• Setting the scene sections, which provide context for each topic area
• Applying the law boxes, which help students what they have learnt into practice
• Problem area questions, helps students to consider contentious aspects of the law
• Moot points, which promote deeper understanding by encouraging students to take and argue a position using their knowledge of the law
PART 1 - INTRODUCTION TO EQUITY & TRUSTS
1. Introduction to equity 2. The trust concept 3. The trust distinguished from other
legal concepts
PART 2 - CREATING THE TRUST RELATIONSHIP
4. The three certainties 5. Formalities 6. Constitution of trusts 7. Secret trusts and mutual wills 8. The beneficiary principle 9. Illegality and public policy
PART 3 - TRUSTS IMPLIED BY LAW
10. Resulting trusts, Part I: Nature ofresulting trusts
11. Resulting trusts, Part II: Imposingresulting trusts
12. Constructive trusts, Part I: Thenature of constructive trusts
13. Constructive trusts, Part II:Imposing constructive trusts
14. Constructive trusts, Part III:Imposing constructive trusts -intermeddling with trust property
PART 4 - THE ADMINISTRATION OF TRUSTS
15. Introduction to trusteeshipappointment, removal andretirement
16. Investment of trust funds 17. Fiduciary nature of trusteeship
18. Powers of trustees19. Variation of trusts
PART 5 - BREACH OF TRUST AND REMEDIES
20. Breach of trust and personalremedies
21. Tracing and a proprietary claim
PART 6 - CHARITIES AND CHARITABLE TRUSTS
22. Charities and charitable trusts 23. The cy-près doctrine
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Trusts andEquityNINTH EDITION
Richard Edwards formerly at Anglia Ruskin University
Nigel StockwellAnglia Ruskin University
2009 576 pages Pbk
ISBN: 978-1-4058-9901-7
Foundation Studies in Law series
Trusts and Equity demystifies this complex subject, without oversimplifying the law, by means of clear explanations andcontemporary applications. It also considers recent proposals for reform so that the reader can gain an understandingof the development of the law.
As part of the Foundation Studies in Law series, this book includes clearly distinguished case summaries to aidcomprehension and revision of key cases, chapter summaries that emphasise main points, subject-specific suggestionsfor further reading, and tabbed reference pages including a glossary for easy use. It also includes aims and objectives atthe start of each chapter to focus study and addressed recentchanges to the law including:
• A detailed account of the Charities Act 2006, including the Charity Commission guidance on its interpretation onmatters such as public benefit
• Chapter 12 dealing with the ownership of shared homes has been restructured and rewritten, particularly in the lightof the House of Lords decision in Stack v Dowden and the Privy Council case of Abbott v Abbott
• Chapters 13, 14 and 15 on the role, powers and duties of trustees have been reorganised and the structure improvedto enable readers to more easily assimilate this important area of law
1. Growth of equity and the evolution
of the trust
2. The maxims of equity
3. Trusts today
4. The requirements of an express trust
5. Powers and discretionary trusts
6. Setting trusts aside
7. Variation of trusts
8. Purpose trusts
9. Charitable trusts
10. Resulting trusts
11. Constructive trusts
12. Shared homes
13. The office of trustee: appointment,
retirement and removal
14. Trustees’ powers
15. Trustees’ duties
16. Remedies for breach of trust
17. The equitable doctrines
18. Equitable remedies
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Law of the European Union is at the forefront of developments in this dynamic area of law.
All chapters have been fully updated and revised for the eighth edition to reflect the law as at 31 January 2010. The changes introduced by the Treaty of Lisbon (which came into force on 1 December 2009) have been fullyincorporated throughout.
• Aims and objectives at the start of each chapter help to focus learning
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• Marginal cross-references help students understand how the material fits together
• Chapter summaries highlight the main points covered in each chapter, cementing understanding
• Further reading lists at the end of each chapter direct students to subject-specific resources to enrich understanding
• Easy to read, two-colour text design with tabbed glossary and pedagogical features for quick reference
PART 1 - CONSTITUTIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE LAW OF THE EUROPEAN UNION
1. An introduction to the European Union 2. Sources of Union
law 3. Union institutions and related bodies 4. The decision-
making process 5. The Court of Justice of the European Union
6. Preliminary ruling jurisdiction of the Court of Justice
(Article 267 TFEU) 7. Direct actions against Member States
(Articles 258-260 TFEU) 8. Judicial review of acts of Union
institutions 9. Principles of supremacy, direct effect, indirect
effect and state liability 10. Applying Union law in the English
Courts and adapting English remedies to the requirements of
Union law
PART 2 - THE FREE MOVEMENT OF PERSONS AND SERVICES, AND FREEDOM OF
ESTABLISHMENT
11. European Union citizenship and free movement rights
12. Free movement of workers 13. Freedom of establishment
and the provision and receipt of services 14. Social security
15. Limitations on the free movement of persons 16. Free
movement rights in the United Kingdom
PART 3 - THE FREE MOVEMENT OF GOODS
17. Custom duties and internal taxation 18. The elimination
of quantitative restrictions and measures having an equivalent
effect
PART 4 - UNION COMPETITION LAW
19. State monopolies and state aid 20. Cartels and restrictive
agreements: Article 101 TFEU 21. Abuse of a dominant
position and mergers: Article 102 TFEU 22. Enforcement of
Union competition law: powers and procedures
Euro
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Law of theEuropeanUnion EIGHTH EDITION
John FairhurstBirmingham City University
July 2010 952 pages Pbk
ISBN: 978-1-4082-4544-6
Foundation Studies in Law series
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European Law/Fam
ily LawFOURTH EDITION
Penelope KentMiddlesex University
2008 440pp Pbk
ISBN: 978-1-4058-3526-8
Family Law provides a comprehensive account of one of the most dynamicand contentious subjects in law today. The book takes a contextual approach, exploring the subject not just interms of the law itself, but also in terms of the complex social,philosophical and political forces that surround family life and bear adirect influence upon it.
The author prompts students to question and critically evaluate theconcepts and issues discussed for a deeper understanding. Fully updated,this book covers the new Child Maintenance & Enforcement Commission,and examines the latest relevant case law and key statutory developments.
Family Law continues to build on its reputation as an innovative text andthis fourth edition includes the following features.
• Chapter openings present topical issues to show application of the law
• Debate sections in each chapter look at controversial areas and highlightarguments on either side
• Key cases are highlighted in the text to encourage reflection
• Self-test questions allow students to test their understanding
• Each chapter includes a summary of the main points covered and thekey legislative provisions, providing a useful revision aid
Contents:
1. What is Family Law? 2. Marriage, Civil Partnership and Cohabitation3. Divorce and Mediation 4. Family Property 5. Property on Separation6. Domestic Violence 7. Who is a Parent? 8. Parents’ and Children’s Rights9. Court Resolution of Private Disputes over Children 10. Child Protection11. Children in Care 12. Families and Older People
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FOURTH EDITION
Jonathan Herring Exeter College, Oxford
2009 904 pages Pbk
ISBN: 978-1-4058-9956-7
Family Law
Law of the European Union provides an introductory guide forunderstanding European Law at a time of considerable change andchallenge. It offers a clear and accurate explanation of the institutions andsubstantive law.
• ‘Key Points’ and ‘Key Terms’ highlight essential points of understanding
• Annotated bibliographies and questions at the end of each chapterencourage further independent study and reflection
Contents:
PART 1 - INTRODUCTION TO THE EUROPEAN UNION
1. The historical background to the European Community PART 2 - THE DECISION MAKING PROCESS IN THE COMMUNITY
2. The institutions of the EC 3. The sources of Community law 4. Generalprinciples of law 5. The supremacy of Community law 6. The principles of directapplicability and direct effect 7. Actions against member states 8. Judicial review9. Contractual and non-contractual liability of the Community 10. Preliminaryrulings under Article 234
PART 3 - FREE MOVEMENT WITHIN THE SINGLE MARKET
11. Customs duties and discriminatory internal taxation 12. Quantitativerestrictions and measures having equivalent effect 13. State monopolies of acommercial character 14. The free movement of workers 15. The right ofestablishment and the freedom to provide services 16. Capital movements andeconomic and monetary union PART 4 - COMPETITION LAW AND POLICY
17. Introduction to competition 18. Article 81 19. Article 82 20. Articles 81 and82: enforcement and procedure 21. Intellectual property 22. Competition law andstate regulation PART 5: THE SOCIAL DIMENSION
23. Social policy 24. Equality of pay and treatment
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THIRD EDITION
David Hoffman Barrister
John Rowe Q.C.
2009 448 pages Pbk
ISBN: 978-1-4058-7403-8
Human Rights and Civil Liberties is an accessible and engaging accountwhich enables students to appreciate the balancing of human rights withother rights and interests. It also considers the impact and influence ofboth the Human Rights Act 1998 and the European Convention onHuman Rights.
• Detailed case studies of key or contentious cases such as A v HomeSecretary (No 1) (Detention of Foreign terrorist suspects) and Dickson vUnited Kingdom (Prisoner’s right to start a family) in each chapter allowstudents to see the practical implications and tensions involved inhuman rights issues
• Challenging chapter questions encourage students to delve deeper intothe issues
• Annotated further reading suggestions at end of each chapter helpstudents to research into the subject further in preparation for essays
Contents:
PART 1
1. The Enforcement of human rights and civil liberties 2. The European Conventionon human rights 3. Enforcing civil liberties and human rights in domestic lawPART 2
1. The absolute rights: The right to life 2. The absolute rights: Freedom from tortureand inhuman and degrading treatment and punishment 3. Human rights and due process: Liberty of the person 4. Human rights and due process: The right to afair trial 5. Prisoners’ rights 6. Freedom of expression: Nature, purpose andrestrictions 7. Press freedom and Freedom of expression: Defamation,confidentiality and contempt of court 8. Freedom of association and assembly9. The right to private and family life 10. Freedom of thought, conscience andreligion 11. Freedom of Association and Assembly 12. The Right to Private andFamily Life 13. Freedom of Thought, Conscience and Religion 14. Human Rightsand Freedom From Discrimination
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SECOND EDITION
Steve FosterCoventry University
2008 704pp Pbk
ISBN: 978-1-4058-2472-9
Human Rights and Civil Liberties
Human Rights in the UKThis highly acclaimed book provides law students with a thoroughintroduction to the background, passing and mass of case-law around theHuman Rights Act 1998. The authors discuss the particular rights the Actembodies, including the law’s response to terrorism.
Combining broad topic coverage with an accessible and engaging style, theauthors provide an outstanding platform for students to gain an in-depthand critical understanding of this dynamic area of law.
• Discussion of developing and controversial areas, such as privacy,terrorism, and immigration
• Appendices include the full text of both the Act and the EuropeanConvention
Contents:
1. Introduction 2. The idea of human rights 3. The history of human rights andthe Convention 4. Constitutional considerations 5. The scheme of the HumanRights Act, 1998 6. Remedies under the Human Rights Act 7. Introduction to theConvention rights 8. The right to life 9. Freedom from torture 10. Freedom fromslavery 11. Personal liberty 12. The right to a fair trial 13. Retrospectivelegislation 14. The right to privacy 15. Freedom of conscience 16. Freedom of
expression 17. Freedom of assembly 18. The right to marry 19. The right toproperty 20. Free elections 21. The problem of terrorism 22. ConclusionAppendix 1. The Human Rights Act 1998 Appendix 2. The European Conventionfor the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms Appendix 3.Members of the Council of Europe and Convention ratifications Appendix 4. TheUniversal Declaration of Human Rights
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The book strikes an excellent balance between being comprehensive but at the same time accessible to students. It is excellently structured and explains key concepts and relevant case law in a very helpful manner.
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SECOND EDITION
Javaid RehmanBrunel University
2009 600 pages Pbk
ISBN: 978-1-4058-1181-1
Focused clearly on the needs of undergraduates approaching the subjectfor the first time, Intellectual Property Law maintains a balance betweenexposition, practical considerations and theoretical arguments. The bookalso examines the ethical and policy influences which have shaped itsdevelopment.
• Fully revised to include the implications of the Trade Mark Rules 2008now that they are fully in force and high profile privacy cases involving J K Rowling’s infant son and former Formula 1 boss Max Mosely
Contents:
PART 1 - PRELIMINARY
1. IntroductionPART 2 - COPYRIGHT AND RELATED RIGHTS
2. Background and basic principles 3. Subsistence of copyright 4. Authorship andownership of copyright 5. Authors’ rights 6. Rights, infringement and remedies7. Defences to copyright infringement and the permitted acts 8. Copyright andcomputer software 9. Rights in performancesPART 3 - THE LAW OF BREACH OF CONFIDENCE
10. Law of breach of confidencePART 4 - PATENT LAW
11. Patent law - background, basic principles and practical aspects12. Requirements for patentability 13. Ownership, dealing with patents, safety andsecurity and Crown use 14. Patents - infringement, remedies and criminal offences
15. Patents - defences, groundless threats and revocationPART 5 - DESIGN LAW
16. What is a design? 17. Community design and the UK registered design18. The UK unregistered design rightPART 6 - BUSINESS GOODWILL AND REPUTATION
19. Trade marks - introduction and background 20. The UK trade mark -registrability, surrender, revocation and invalidity, property rights and registration21. The UK trade mark - rights, infringement, limitations and defences, remediesand criminal offences22. Community trade mark and the Madrid System 23. Passing off and maliciousfalsehoodPART 7 - EUROPEAN AND INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVES ON IPR
24. Freedom of movement of goods and EC competition law 25. IPR and conflict of laws
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EIGHTH EDITION
David BainbridgeEmeritus Professor Aston University
May 2010 952pp Pbk
ISBN: 978-1-4082-2928-6
Intellectual Property
International Human Rights LawThis book provides a comprehensive examination of the workings ofhuman rights protection globally, and presents a considered legal analysisof issues such as: the rights of minorities; indigenous peoples; the rights ofwomen and children.
Contents:
PARTI - INTERNATIONAL LEGAL SYSTEMS AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS LAW
1. Introduction 2. Historical Antecedents of International Human Rights Law3. International Law and Human Rights 4. The United Nations System and theModern Human Rights Regime PART II - THE INTERNATIONAL BILL OF RIGHTS
5. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights 6. International Covenant on Civiland Political Rights 7. International Covenant on Economic, Social and CulturalRights PART III - REGIONAL PROTECTION OF HUMAN RIGHTS
8. European Human Rights I 9. European Human Rights I 10. The Inter-AmericanSystem for the Protection of Human Rights 11. African Charter on Human andPeoples’ Rights 12. Other Regional Human Rights Instruments
PART IV - GROUP RIGHTS
13. Equality and Non-Discrimination 14. The rights of Minorities 15. The Rightsof Peoples and Indigenous Peoples 16. the Rights of Women 17. The rights of theChild 18. Rights of the Disabled 19. Rights of Refugees and Displaced Persons20. Rights of Migrant Workers and their Families PART V - ISSUES ARISING IN INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS LAW
21. Human Rights and International Criminal Law 22. InternationalHumanitarian Law and Human Rights Law 23. Torture as a Crime in InternationalLaw 24. Enforced Disappearances and International Law 25. Terrorism andInternational Human Rights Law APPENDICES
A1.Studying International Law of Human Rights: Sources and Further ResearchA2.Table of Ratification of Human Rights Treaties
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Without doubt this is the best IP book that there is.Dr. James Griffin, University of Exeter‘‘ ’’
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SECOND EDITION
Steve Foster Coventry University
2009 264 pages Pbk
ISBN: 978-1-4058-7387-1
Adopting a highly practical approach, this book shows the student how toresearch and write a dissertation, covering the various stages – planning,identifying key issues, utilising the appropriate research methods, timemanagement issues, and managing one’s supervision.
This book covers legal dissertation level research, embracing both LL.B.and the specific demands of LL.M. dissertations.
• Discusses the pros and cons of adopting law and policy methods
• Addresses the issues around conducting research, including approachessuch as black letter, socio-legal, interpretive and experimental
• A running example throughout the text illustrates the various pointsmade in each section and provides continuity
Contents:
1. How to begin2. Getting along with your supervisor3. Selecting suitable approaches to the conduct of dissertation research4. Black-letter approaches to doctrinal research 5. Sociolegal approaches to the conduct of dissertation research
SECOND EDITION
Michael SalterUniversity of Central Lancashire
Julie MasonUniversity of Central Lancashire
November 2010 312pp Pbk
ISBN: 978-1-4082-2261-4
Writing Law Dissertations: An Introduction and Guide to the Conduct of Legal Research
How to Write Better Law EssaysMany students find the demands of undergraduate law coursework andexams daunting. How to Write Better Law Essays helps them tackle legalassignments with confidence through a step-by-step guide to planning,writing and succeeding in all forms of law assessment.
• Coverage of all main types of law assessment including legal essays,problem questions, exam questions, extended and advanced essays,projects, postgraduate work and dissertations
• Annotated sample writing illustrates good vs. bad technique withcommentary to help students avoid poor practices and improveperformance
Contents:
PART 1 - PREPARING AND WRITING LAW ASSIGNMENTS
1. Writing law assessments on undergraduate courses: General Good Practice
2. Presentation of law assessmentsPART 2 - WRITING LEGAL ESSAYS: SPECIFIC LEGAL SKILLS
3. Using legal materials 4. Legal referencing and citation5. Good and Bad EssaysPART 3 - ANSWERING PROBLEM AND EXAMINATION QUESTIONS
6. Answering Problem Questions 7. Preparing for and Answering Exam QuestionsPART 4 - TACKLING EXTENDED ESSAYS AND PROJECTS
8. Researching and Writing Advanced Essays9. Researching and Writing Postgraduate Assignments
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This is a book that is long overdue, and I am certain will be seized upon by tutors everywhere.
Peter Billings, University of the West of England‘‘ ’’
This book gives students an excellent introduction to expectations of assessments at undergraduate level.
It is written by an experienced law tutor who knows not only what a good law essay is but also has a good grasp on what it is that students both want and need to know.
Nick Taylor, University of Leeds
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Legal Skills/Media Law
SECOND EDITION
Nicholas J. McBridePembroke College, Cambridge
March 2010 392pp Pbk
ISBN: 978-1-4082-1880-8
This is a practical guide for those preparing for a journalism career,covering media law and the legal system. Written by an award-winningjournalist, this fully updated second edition is packed full of useful advice to help students prepare for practice and ensure they stay within the law.
• ‘Law in Practice’ boxes give practical advice from experts on how to workwithin the law when following a lead, writing a story and reporting fromcourt
• Fully updated with increased coverage of broadcast and onlinejournalism
• Provisions of the PPC Code of Practice and Ofcom Broadcasting Codeincluded throughout
Law for Journalists covers the law syllabus of most journalism courses,including those accredited by the NCTJ.
Contents:
SECTION 1 - LAW AND THE LEGAL SYSTEM:
1. How law is made 2. The legal system 3. Criminal courts and procedure4. Civil courts and procedure 5. Human rights and English Law
SECTION 2 - WRITING ABOUT THE COURTS:
6. Contempt of court 7. Access to the courts 8. General reporting restrictionsunder the Contempt of Court Act 9. Reporting restrictions in criminal cases10. Reporting restrictions concerning children 11. Reporting inquests12. Reporting tribunals and inquiries 13. Challenging reporting restrictionsSECTION 3 - DEFAMATION AND MALICIOUS FALSEHOOD:
14. Defamation 15. Defences and remedies for defamation 16. Maliciousfalsehood; SECTION 4 - PRIVACY, CONFIDENTIALITY AND COPYRIGHT:
17. Confidentiality and privacy 18. Trespass and harassment 19. Protectingsources and source material 20. Data protection 21. Copyright SECTION 5 - REPORTING GOVERNMENT AND BUSINESS:
22. Official secrets 23. Reporting local government 24. Reporting elections25. Freedom of information 26. Writing about businessSECTION 6 - RACE, RELIGION AND PUBLIC ORDER:
27. Race and religion 28. Criminal, seditious and obscene libel; Section 7:Broadcasting and photography 29. Television and radio journalism30. Photography
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SECOND EDITION
Frances QuinnJournalist
2009 520 pages Pbk
ISBN: 978-1-4082-0470-2
Law for Journalists
Letters to a Law Student: A Guide to Studying Law at UniversityLetters to a Law Student relays all that a prospective law student needs toknow before embarking on their studies. It provides a useful guide to thoseconsidering a law degree or conversion course and helps new studentsprepare for what can be a daunting first year of study.
• Offers advice on how to study and a guide to using resources such astextbooks, cases, statutes and electronic resources
• Presents tips for passing exams and dealing with assessment, such asstructuring successful answers and useful revision advice
• Covers starting a career in law, including advice on finding positions andapplying for jobs
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Contents:
PART I - THINKING ABOUT STUDYING LAW
1. Why Law? 2. The Right Stuff? 3. Law Degree or GDL?PART II - PREPARING TO STUDY LAW
4. Arguing Effectively (1): Logical Arguments 5. Arguing Effectively (2):Speculative Arguments 6. Applying to University and Doing the LNAT7. Tips for Interview 8. Some Traps to Avoid 9. Advance Reading10. A Mini-Dictionary of English Law 11. Some Last Advice Before You StartPART III - STUDYING LAW
12. The General Approach 13. Using a Textbook 14. Reading a Case15. Looking at Statutes 16. Reading an Article 17. Using the Internet18. Getting the Most Out Of Your TeachersPART IV - PREPARING FOR YOUR EXAMS
19. How to Write an Essay 20. A Sample Essay 21. Answering a Problem Question22. Coping with Stress 23. Tips on Revising 24. Last Advice Before the ExamsPART V - THINKING ABOUT YOUR FUTURE
25. Moving on
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FIFTH EDITION
Bridgit DimondUniversity of Glamorgan
2008 792pp Pbk
ISBN: 978-1-4058-5875-5
Legal Aspects of NursingWritten specifically for nurses, this leading textbook providesundergraduate students with a ‘one stop’ reference to all they need toknow about the law and its practical application to everyday nursingsituations.
• Accessibly written to ensure the law is explained simply and related tonursing practice throughout
• Emphasises the practical application of the law to everyday situationsthat nurses may encounter
Contents:
PART 1 - GENERAL PRINCIPLES AFFECTING ALL NURSES
1. Introduction: four arenas of accountability, the legal system and human rights2. Actions in the criminal courts and defences to criminal charges 3. Liability in acivil court case for negligence 4. Specific problem areas in civil liability: personalliability of the nurse, vicarious liability of the employer and managerial issues5. Statutory functions and management of the NHS 6. Progress of a civil claim:defences and compensation 7. Consent to treatment and informing the patient8. Data protection: confidentiality and access 9. Record keeping, statements andevidence in court 10. The nurse and employment law 11. The nurse as a registeredprofessional 12. Health and safety and the nurse
PART 2 - SPECIALIST AREAS
13. Children and young persons 14. Midwifery 15. The nurse on the gynaecologyward 16. Intensive care, transfusion and transplant surgery nursing 17. Theatreand anaesthetic nursing and the recovery ward 18. Nurse educator and researcher19. Legal aspects of the care of older people 20. Nursing the mentally disordered21. Accident and emergency, outpatients, genito-urinary departments and daysurgery 22. Human fertility and genetics 23. Community, primary care nursingand palliative care 24. Scope of professional practice, clinical nurse specialist andconsultant nurse PART 3 - GENERAL AREAS
25. Legal aspects of property 26. Legal aspects of AIDS and other infectiousdiseases 27. Handling complaints 28. Legal aspects of medicines 29. Legalaspects of death 30. Complementary and alternative therapies
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Property Law
SIXTH EDITION
Roger J. SmithMagdalen College, University of Oxford
2008 704pp Pbk
ISBN: 978-1-4058-5866-3
Longman Law Series
Property Law: Cases and Materials provides a comprehensive sourcebook forstudents on property law or land law courses. The source material hasbeen carefully selected to include all the cases and materials a property lawstudent is likely to encounter in a study of the subject. While particularlysuitable for property law and land law courses on the LL.B., the book alsocovers the requirements of the CPE, ILEX and combined law courses.
This fourth edition includes:
• Wide range of extracts, including cases, legislation, academic literatureand law commission reports, purposely chosen to highlight keyprinciples in property law
• Commentary and reflection questions draw together themes and provokecritical thinking about the extracts, highlighting controversiessurrounding legal principles and encouraging students to activelyengage with the material
• Designed to be used as a companion to the author’s own textbook,Property Law, sixth edition, and can also be used alongside any textbookon property or land law
Contents:
PART 1 - INTRODUCTORY MATTERS
1. Basic property principles 2. Property interestsPART II - GENERAL PRINCIPLES: HOW PROPERTY INTERESTS ARISE AND PURCHASERS
3. Original acquisition of property interests 4. The transfer and creation of propertyinterests 5. Formalities, trusts and the family home 6. Estoppel 7. Purchasers:General principles and land charges 8. Purchasers: Registration PART III - RIGHTS TO ENJOY LAND: FREEHOLD AND LEASEHOLD ESTATES
9. Consurrent ownership: Joint tenancy and tenancy in common 10. Trusts ofland 11. Successive interests 12. Leases: Requirements and types 13. Leases:Obligations and remedies 14. Leases: Parties and the running of covenants15. CommonholdPART IV - OTHER INTERESTS IN LAND
16. Licences 17. Easements and profits 18. Covenants 19. Mortgages
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FOURTH EDITION
Roger Smith Magdalen College, University of Oxford
April 2009 800 pages Pbk
ISBN: 978-1-4058-7346-8
Longman Law Series
Property Law: Cases and Materials
Property LawProperty Law provides a trustworthy and rigorous treatment of land andreal property law.
It addresses land law with an emphasis on topics that are most typicallystudied as part of an undergraduate course. Concepts of property law asthey relate to the study of land are introduced early on, in order thatstudents gain a full understanding of the relevant legal principles beforetackling more complex issues.
Property Law can be used by itself or together with the author’s PropertyLaw: Cases and Materials.
• Extended discussion of Commonhold, the Family Home and HumanRights, each of which now has a dedicated chapter
Contents:
PART 1 - INTRODUCTION
1. Basic property principles 2. The central concerns of property law3. Human Rights 4. Trusts and equitable interests 5. Property interests6. The role of legislation and registration for land interests
PART 2 - GENERAL PRINCIPLES: PROPERTY INTERESTS AND THEIR CREATION AND TRANSFER
7. Original acquisition of property interests 8. The transfer and creation ofproperty interests 9. Formalities: rationale and trusts 10. Formalities: estoppel11. The family home 12. Purchasers: general principles and the need forregistration 13. Purchasers: registration of titlePART 3 - RIGHTS TO ENJOY LAND: FREEHOLD AND LEASEHOLD ESTATES
14. Successive and concurrent interests; introduction 15. Joint tenancy andtenancy in common 16. Trusts of land 17. Successive interests 18. Leases: typesand requirements 19. Leases: obligations and remedies 20. Leases: parties and therunning of covenants 21. CommonholdPART 4 - OTHER INTERESTS IN LAND
22. Licences 23. Easements and profits 24. Covenants 25. Mortgages
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SECOND EDITION
Roger J. SmithMagdalen College, University of Oxford
March 2010 352pp Pbk
ISBN: 978-1-4082-2260-7
Written with the non-lawyer in mind, Social Work Law presents acomprehensive and accessible guide to the legal framework surroundingthis area. The author provides a balanced account of the law as applied tochildren, families and vulnerable adults alike, and pays particularattention to the key areas of: the dynamic relationship between the lawand social work practice; the crucial role of anti-discriminatory practice;and the continued growth in the importance of the Human Rights Act,1998.
• Topical feature boxes relate the law to recent current affairs, putting theissues into context
• End of chapter summaries identify the key points from each topic andprovide a valuable revision aid
• Further reading sections and website references aid research
Contents:
PART 1 – LEGAL CONTEXT OF SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE
1. Introduction to Law and Social Work Practice 2. Sources of Law 3. Courts andLaw Officers 4. Social Workers’ Role in Law 5. The Human Rights Act 1998 andSocial Work Practice 6. DiscriminationPART 2 – CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
7. Supporting Children and Families 8. Children and Family Breakdown 9. ChildProtection 10. Looked after Children 11. Adoption 12. Education 13. YouthJustice PART 3 – VULNERABLE ADULTS
14. Community Care 15. Mental Health 16. Mental Capacity 17. AdultProtection 18. Criminal Justice 19. Welfare and Homelessness 20. Asylum
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THIRD EDITION
Alison BrammerKeele University
2009 720 pages Pbk
ISBN: 978-1-4058-7337-6
Social Work Law
Introduction to Land LawRoger Smith’s Introduction to Land Law presents a straightforward accountof the law and its effects, giving a clear and accessible explanation ofconcepts students often find difficult to grasp. It illuminates the interestingand thought-provoking issues stemming from land law.
• Introductory chapters explain the difference between land law and otherforms of property law, the increasingly important relationship betweenland law and human rights, and what land law is and why it is important
• Distinctive three part structure which introduces the very basics of thesubject, allows students to consider the main principles and introducesmore complex issues in a straightforward and easy to follow style
• Diagrams help to explain the sometimes complicated relationshipsbetween people and land
Contents:
PART 1 - INTRODUCTION TO LAND LAW
1. Introducing Land Law 2. Trusts and Equitable Interests 3. Legislative Reform:1925 to 2002 4. Land and Other Property 5. Human RightsPART 2 - ACQUIRING INTERESTS AND BINDING PURCHASERS
6. Adverse Possession and Fixtures 7. Transfer and Creation of Interests in Land8. Estoppel 9. Ownership of the Family Home 10. Priorities PART 3 - RIGHTS TO ENJOY LAND
11. Successive and Concurrent Ownership 12. Trusts of Land 13. Leases: Typesand Requirements 14. Leases: Obligations and RemediesPART 4 - OTHER INTERESTS IN LAND
15. Licences 16. Easements 17. Covenants 18. Mortgages GLOSSARY AND INDEX
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Tort Law
THIRD EDITION
Nicholas McBridePembroke College, Cambridge
Roderick BagshawMagdalen College, Oxford
2008 888pp Pbk
ISBN: 978-1-4058-5949-3
Longman Law Series
Tort LawThis lively book provides a critical approach to tort law to stretch andstimulate students whilst simultaneously giving them a clearunderstanding. The new edition has been thoroughly updated andconsiders all new relevant case law and legislation.
• Discusses in detail the facts and decisions in hundreds of cases
• Introduces and critically considers the views of other tort law academics on a wide range of issues and includes a bibliography ofsecondary literature
Contents:
PART 1 - THE PROVINCE OF TORT LAW
PART II - TORTS
A. Negligence B. Torts Involving the Infliction of Certain Kinds of Harm C. Torts Involving the Intentional Infliction of Harm D. Torts Involving the Deception of Others E. Torts Involving the Misuse of PowerF. Torts Involving the Breach of A Statutory Duty PART III - REMEDIES
A. Compensatory Damages: Basic Principles B. Compensatory Damages: Third Parties C. Non-Compensatory Damages D. Remedies Designed to Prevent Someone Committing a Tort PART IV - ALTERNATIVE SOURCES OF COMPENSATION
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Tort Law SEVENTH EDITION
Catherine ElliottCity University
Frances QuinnJournalist
2009 448 pages Pbk
ISBN: 978-1-4058-9933-8
Elliott and Quinn Series
Elliott and Quinn’s Tort Law clarifies the essential concepts behind the law, making it easier for students to understandand apply the legal rules. The book sets each tort in its social context to make clear when and why claims might bebrought, and then provides a clear explanation of the rules relating to each tort.
Each chapter includes discussion of problems with the current law, helping students to develop a critical and analyticalapproach. Through reference to topical cases and issues, the authors show how tort law is interesting and relevant totoday’s society.
• Leading case boxes help students identify and remember key cases and rulings
• Law in the news boxes help to put the legal concepts into context
• Analysis and explanation of the impact of recently decided cases include: A v Hoare on limitation periods; Corr v IBCon causation; Mosley v News Group Ltd on privacy
1. Introduction
2. Negligence
3. Employer’s Liability
4. Occupier’s Liability
5. Product Liability
6. Breach of Statutory Duty
7. Deceit
8. Defamation
9.Privacy
10. Nuisance
11. The Rule in Rylands v Fletcher
12. Trespass
13. Liability for animals
14. Joint and Several Liability
15. Vicarious Liability
16. Remedies in Tort
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Contents:
Clearly structured with good use of diagrams to break downcomplex concepts. The chapters on negligence and remedies areparticularly strong, explaining issues that students have difficulty grasping.
Paul Fryer, University of Bolton
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Tort Law
Law of Tort NINTH EDITION
John Cooke Liverpool John Moores University
2009 664 pages Pbk
ISBN: 978-1-4058-9898-0
Foundation Studies in Law series
John Cooke’s Law of Tort, is a trusted, clear and engaging explanation of the main principles of tort law, writtenspecifically with the student in mind. This book lights a path for the reader through the various issues, providingexamples to explain difficult points.
Part of the Foundation Studies in Law series, this book includes clearly distinguished case summaries to aidcomprehension and revision of key cases, chapter summaries that emphasise main points, subject-specific suggestionsfor further reading, and tabbed reference pages including a glossary for easy use. It also includes example boxes whichillustrate real-world applications of the law and addresses the following developments:
• The House of Lords decisions in Van Colle and Smith on police liability
• New case law in the developing area of privacy
• The decisions in Welsh v Stokes and Mckenny v Foster in animal law
• Development of reportage in defamation
• Commentary on the NHS Redress Act
PART 1 - GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF TORT LAW
1. General principles
PART 2 - THE TORT OF NEGLIGENCE
2. General principles of negligence 3. Duty of care
4. Nervous shock 5. Economic loss 6. Omissions, third parties
and public authorities 7. Breach of duty and proof of
negligence 8. Causation and remoteness of damage
9. Defences to negligence
PART 3 - SPECIFIC AREAS OF NEGLIGENCE AND BREACH OF STATUTORY
DUTY
10. Defective premises 11. Defective products 12. Breach of
statutory duty 13. Employer’s liability 14. Medical
negligence and related
PART 4 - TORTS BASED ON LAND
15. Trespass to land 16. Nuisance 17. Rylands v Fletcher
and liability for fire
PART 5 - MISCELLANEOUS TORTS
18. Liability for animals 19. Trespass to the person
20. Defamation 21. Privacy 22. Deceit, malicious falsehood
and passing off
PART 6 - PARTIES, DEFENCES AND REMEDIES
23. Vicarious liability 24. Joint and several liability
25. Limitation 26. General defences 27. Remedies
PART 7 - EXTRACTS FROM STATUTES
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