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YOU AND YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS
You and Your Legal Rights, A Guide Through the Legal Maze, is a comprehensive guide to the legal system as it affects people in a day to day capacity.
The book is clear and concise and covers all of the areas likely to affect people as they go through their daily lives. It is designed for those who either wish to understand more about the legal system or wish to know more about a specific area of law.
The book covers the following key areas:
You and the courts - The English Legal System
You and your home - Land law
You and the police - Criminal law
You and your neighbours - Civil law and the law of tort
You and your job - Employment law
You and your family - Matrimonial law
You and your leisure - Consumer law
You and litigation - Small claims court
You and your death - Wills Probate and Intestacy
You and your car - Motoring
Revised Edition - Jan 07The Author: Peter Wade
Emerald Publishing ISBN 184716 003 4 £9.99
A Comprehensive Guide to Family Law including the Law of Divorce
The area of family law is very complex indeed and yet it is essential that it is presented in a very clear and concise way in order for all who wish to explore the topic further to be able to gain a clear understanding and develop their knowledge further.
This revised edition covers all the relevant areas and also updates the successful previous edition to cover changes in law to 2007. The Civil Partnerships Act 2004 is covered in depth along with changes in the area of human fertility.
The following is covered in detail:
§ Marriage and cohabitation
§ The Civil Partnerships Act 2004
§ Occupation of the home
§ Providing financially for children
§ Domestic violence and the law
§ Adults and children
§ Protection of children
Revised Edition: May 2007
The Author: Emily Broadhurst specializes in family law and employment law. She has had many years experience of law and has produced this comprehensive guide in the hope that people, particularly the layperson, might benefit.
THE COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO ALL ASPECTS OF THE ENGLISH LEGAL SYSTEM
This book, in the Emerald Home Lawyer Series, Guide to the English Legal System is an ideal introductory book for the person who needs an insight into how the English Legal System functions at all levels.
The book examines the workings of the English Legal system, looking at the main institutions, the role of Parliament and the law, and also the role of the European Union and its role in the English Legal System.
The book covers the following areas in detail:o What is law?
o The role of law
o The role of Parliament
o The role of the EU
o Institutions of law o Personnel
o Access to justice
The Author: Anthony Chadwick is a lecturer in law, specializing in the English legal system. He is currently undertaking research on the European Court of Human Rights.
A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO ALL ASPECTS OF CRIMINAL LAW IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
This latest publication in the Emerald Home Lawyer Series, Guide to Criminal Law is a concise guide to the law as it covers crime and the criminal judicial system. A Guide to Criminal Law is a comprehensive guide to the legal system and the area of criminal law as it affects people in a day-to-day capacity. The book is clear and concise and covers all the relevant areas of the criminal justice system and is designed for those people who either wish to understand more about the legal system or wish to know more about a specific area of law.
The book covers the following areas:
The Author: Peter Robinson is a journalist specializing in the area of Criminal law. He has lectured extensively on the subject and has written this book in the hope that it will benefit the layperson and professional.
- Introduction to criminal law
- Actus reus
- Mens rea
- Strict liability
- Participation defences
- Homicide
- Non-fatal offences
- Sexual Offences
- Theft and deception
- Criminal damage
- Public order offences
£9.99
A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO ALL ASPECTS OF EMPLOYMENT LAW IN THE UK
Employment law is continually evolving and changing, particularly in the light of increased European legislation and regulations. It is an area where many people need clear and comprehensive advice.
An important book in the Emerald Home Lawyer Series, Guide To Employment Law, Revised Edition, is a concise and easy to read introduction to the area of Employment Law.
The book covers all aspects of employment law and concentrates in particular on recent changes to the law as it affects the employee and the employer. It will enable all who read it to gain a wider understanding of this complex area.
The following areas are covered:
· The Employment Acts to 2007
· European legislation
· The law generally relating to industrial relations
· Contracts of employment
· Employment protection
· Dismissal and disciplinary proceedings
· Redundancy
· Maternity and paternity
· Age discrimination legislation
Revised Edition: April 25th 2007
The author: Emily Broadhurst is an employment advisor to the private and public sectors and is also a trades journalist. She has many years experience of Employment law which she brings to bear in this book.
A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO ALL ASPECTS OF CONSUMER LAW
Revised Edition:March 25th 2007
An important book in the Emerald Guides Series, Guide to Consumer Rights, Revised Edition, substantially revises and updates the previous edition by incorporating changes in the law to 2006.
The book will enable the layperson, or professional, to understand more about this complex area and to know more about the rights and obligations of the individual.
It is a clear and concise guide for anyone wanting to understand more about the area of consumer law.
The book is comprehensive and covers the following areas in detail:
· Consumer transactions: The Sale of Goods Act 1979 and updates
· Liability for defective goods * Consumer credit *Trade Descriptions Act
· The consumer and unsafe goods - Food hygiene and the law
· Control of prices *Consumer remedies European legislation.
The Author, David Bryan, is a consumer law specialist. Having many years experience of the law and has substantially revised and updated the second edition to incorporate recent changes in legislation.
A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO ALL ASPECTS OF CONTRACT LAW
Another relevant publication in the Emerald Home Lawyer Series, The Law of Contract,, substantially revises and updates the previous edition in the light of ongoing changes in the law and also practice. The book will enable the reader to understand this complex area and will also assist the student or professional.
The book is comprehensive and covers the following areas:
· Contracts and the Law generally
· The impact of European Law
· The formation of a contract
· The contract as an agreement
· Privity of contract
· Implied terms in contracts
· Misrepresentation
· Remedies for breach of contract
The author: Peter Mason is an advisor specialising in all matters relating to contracts and the law. His particular speciality is small business and contracts and he has extensive experience in this field. In addition to writing, he lectures extensively and contributes articles to local and national press. Married with three children he lives in Sussex.
A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO ALL ASPECTS OF THE NEW LAW DEALING WITH SAME SEX CIVIL UNIONS
This recent publication in the Emerald Home Lawyer Series, Guide to the Civil Partnerships Act 2004 is a concise guide to the rights of individuals in relation to the new law covering same sex unions.
The book will enable anyone who is considering embarking upon a civil partnership to fully understand the ramifications of such a union and to also understand the law covering wider aspects of partnerships, such as employment, property ownership, adoption and also dissolution of such partnerships..
It is ideal for anyone who wishes to understand the processes involved, and also for those who want a clear and practical guide.
The book is extremely comprehensive and covers the following areas in detail:
o Outline of the Act * Civil partnerships
o the union * Legal rights under Civil partnerships * Tax-inheritance-employment-adoption and other
o Dissolution of a civil partnership
o Wills and probate * The role of the courts
The author: Steve Richards is a journalist specializing in the areas of marriage and divorce. He was instrumental in setting up specialist advice agencies throughout the UK dealing with solely marriage and divorce related advice. He has written this book in the hope that it will benefit the layperson and professional.
A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO OBTAINING PROBATE -
A Practical Guide to Obtaining Probate, is a concise and informative guide to the processes that underpin the practice of the administration of estates.
The book is designed for those people who are involved in obtaining probate and acting as executor who wish to understand more about this complex area.
The book covers the following key areas:
· The duties of the executor
· Valuing the estate
· Obtaining probate
· Distributing the estate
· Paying all debts and carrying out the terms of the will
· A Guide to inheritance tax and tax planning
Revised Edition: Jan 2007
The author: Peter Wade is a qualified solicitor specializing in conveyancing, probate and family law. He also teaches these subjects for the Workers Educational Association and other educational institutions. He has brought his considerable experience to bear in this comprehensive guide.
A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO CONVEYANCING REGISTERED LAND
A Practical Guide to Residential Conveyancing, is a concise and informative guide to the processes that underpin the practice of conveyancing a home.
The book is designed for those people who are involved in Do-It-Yourself Conveyancing or who wish to understand more about the processes in order to gain more control when buying or selling a residential property.
The book covers the following key areas:
· Conveyancing of registered land
· Acting for the seller
· Law society's formulae for exchanging of contracts
· Acting for the purchaser in freehold and leasehold matters
· Acting for the seller
· Preparing for completion
· Completing transaction
· After completion
Revised Edition: Jan 2007
The author: Peter wade is a qualified solicitor specializing in conveyancing, probate and family law. He also teaches these subjects for the Workers Educational Association and other educational institutions. He has brought his considerable experience to bear in this comprehensive guide. Practical Guide to Obtaining Probate, is a concise and informative guide to the processes that underpin the practice of the administration of estates.
A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO CREATING YOUR OWN WILL AND DEALING WITH PROBATE
Creating Wills, by David Scott, Second Edition, is a comprehensive guide to the process of producing a will and also managing the estate of the deceased person through probate.
The book is aimed at the person who wishes to proceed without a solicitor. It can also be used as a reference by those who are thinking of taking professional advice. CreatingWills, is specifically designed for those people who wish to develop their skills in this complex area.
It is written by an expert in the field and covers the following:
o Who can create a will
o What property can be dealt with
o Who can benefit from a will
o The layout of a will
o Courts and wills
o Tax and wills
o Probate
o Potential complications-not leaving a will
Revised Edition: Aug 2007
The author: David Scott Advises individuals on matters of family law and criminal law plus advises on the formulation of wills and also representing clients in cases related to Wills and trusts.
A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO ALL ASPECTS OF BANKRUPTCY AND INSOLVENCY
This latest book in the Emerald Home Lawyer Series, Emerald Home Lawyer Guide to Bankruptcy, Revised Edition is clear and concise and is intended for the layperson, the professional or the student.
It is ideal for anyone who wishes to learn more about the subject generally or who wants first hand advice on this complex area.
The book covers the law to 2006 and is sensitively written by an expert in the field and is comprehensive and covers the following areas in detail:
· The Law and Bankruptcy
· The role of the courts
· The grounds on which an individual can be made bankrupt
· How to avoid bankruptcy by arrangement with creditors
· What happens if you are made bankrupt
· How to wind up a company
· The position of company directors
· Standard forms in bankruptcy
Revised Edition May 2007
The Author: Alistair Davies has worked for many years as a bankruptcy and Insolvency specialist, advising clients on all aspects of bankruptcy and the law as it affects the public. He has published articles for the national and trade press and also acts as a freelance consultant. He brings his considerable experience to bear in this book.
THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO D-I-Y DIVORCE INCLUDING THE CIVIL PARTNERSHIP ACT 2004
This publication in the Emerald Home Lawyer Series, Guide to Divorce, is a comprehensive guide to divorce and the law. The book will enable the reader to understand this complex area and to feel confident to embark on the process, in most cases, without the use of a solicitor. The book will also assist the student or professional.
The book is comprehensive and covers the following areas:
· The law and divorce
· The use of solicitors when contemplating divorce proceedings
· The role of the courts in divorce proceedings
· The grounds for divorce
· Conciliation and mediation
· Defending divorce
· Divorce and children
· Finances and family assets
The book also contains all the forms (sample) used in divorce proceedings.
The author: Rebecca Donovan specialises in divorce and the law, assisting those at the outset, who feel that they need advice before making the all important decision to use the courts to end a marriage. She has many years of experience in this area which she brings to bear in this comprehensive guide.