Civil

The final volume of Feinberg's four-volume work, The Moral Limits of Criminal Law examines the philosophical basis for the criminalization of so-called "victimless crimes" such as ticket scalping, blackmail, consented-to exploitation of others, commercial fortune telling, and consensual sexual relations.

This work examines the duties and obligations of barristers and solicitors engaged in the conduct of litigation. It explores the duties of litigation lawyers to their clients and to the court, and provides comprehensive treatment of the profressional negligence claims and wasted costs applications which may arise from breach of such duties. The major themes dealt with include: the impact of the Woolf Reforms, duties to third parties, standards of care abd proportionality, alternative dispute resolution, advice on litigation funding, unattractive cases, selective advocacy, wasted costs orders, and professional negligence claims.

Pleadings Without Tears has become established as one of the most successful books on practical legal drafting in the context of litigation. This new seventh edition consolidates and updates the sixth edition to take account of the various relevant changes to the Civil Procedure Rules, and includes a new chapter on skeleton arguments.

This work is the essential reference on English private law into the foreseeable future. Packed within its 1800 pages users will find a lucid, concise yet immensely authoritative account of all the key areas of private law. Each section is written by an acknowledged expert. Annual supplements will keep the work fully up to date between editions.

The six years which followed the publication of the second edition witnessed many significant developments in the law relating to civil liberties. As regards legislative developments, the passage of the Public Order Act 1986, the Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act 1989, the Northern Ireland (Emergency Provisions) Act 1991, the Broadcasting Act 1990, the Official Secrets Act 1989, the Security Service Act 1989 and the Immigration Act 1988 have all precipitated widespread revisions of the text of this well-known student title, while important case law developments have been noted throughout.

Covers the elements of English Law, which is the basis of all legal systems throughout the English speaking world, however much they may have become adapted to the needs and conditions of different countries. A comprehensive guide for students studying law as part of A-Level, BTEC and GNVQ courses 'Law Made Simple 12th edition' provides an excellent background for the general reader and a springboard to further study. It is a particularly good guide to the Law of Contract, Law of Property and the Law of Tort.

*Previous 11 editions have sold over 250,000 copies over 25 years
*Clear and concise structure enabling quick understanding of the subject matter
*Updated to include the following new legislation: the Constitutional Reform Act 2005, Land Registration Act 2005, Leasehold Reform Act 2002, Sexual Offences Reform Act 2003 and the Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005

This work is part of the Lecture Notes series, which is intended primarily for the undergraduate law degree or common professional examination student. It is also intended to be useful to other students studying law as part of their course. The books provide valuable assistance to those who need clear but thorough treatment of law subjects, incorporating recent developments and proposals for reform as appropriate. The treatment of each subject is precise but comprehensive. The material in the books is presented logically, starting with the basic issues of each topic and moving on to more refined matters. At the end of each chapter, the issues discussed in that chapter, together with relevant cases and statutes, are summarized on one perforated sheet. This enables the reader to file the summary sheet for easy access during subsequent revision. Each book also contains full footnote references and a recommended reading list. This particular work presents a concise but critical analysis of the legal protection of civil liberties in the United Kingdom. While providing a wide treatment, it focuses on areas of particular academic interest in order to provide students with a clear insight into the underlying themes in this area.

Anyone practicing in the civil courts of England and Wales needs a thorough grasp of the principles of civil procedure and the rules of practice as applied by the courts. This book provides a comprehensive and easily digestible commentary on all the major areas of civil procedure. It has been designed to cover points that are likely to arise in day-to-day practice. This new edition has been thoroughly updated to include the new rules on specialist proceedings and enforcement; the substantial replacement of the Brussels Convention dealing with service outside the jurisdiction in Member States of the European Union; the practice relating to conditional fee arrangements and the community legal service; as well as analysis of many reported cases on the Civil Procedure Rules.