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Central Issues in Jurisprudence is a clear introduction to the major theories and arguments which currently dominate discussion in jurisprudence. The work enables students to read the original writers with a real understanding of how the theories relate to each other, and how these theories cluster around certain fundamental issues. Combining lucid exposition with commentary, the author provides a penetrating analysis of each theory examined, and a deep understanding of the problems addressed.

Fully updated in line with current law this popular title is designed as a learning aid and written in an informal style. The book is an exposition of 100 of the major cases, which have either created or illustrate well, the legal system as we know it today. The cases have been chosen primarily for illustrating important points of law in a large variety of legal disciplines.Publishing in the LawBasics series this book is a helpful easily digestible guide to the development of case law in Scotland, from the Union of the Parliaments to Devolution (and beyond?)100 Cases LawBasics is presented in a clear, concise and accessible format. Written in chronological order, it can be read in that order or dipped into for particular cases or topics of interest.

For over 80 years, Osborn's has been the dictionary of choice for law students. With over 4,700 references from the obscure to the everyday it contains everything needed for the study of law. No matter what the subject, Osborn will cover it with references on Criminal Law, Company Law, International Law through to EU and Constitutional Law. Osborn's also includes an extensive citations list, a useful tool for finding and understanding journal and law report abbreviations.

The Devil’s Advocate , a best-selling advocacy manual in both the UK and the Commonwealth, brings a fresh approach to the Do’s and Don’ts of good advocacy. Written with humour and style, the title explains clear techniques, taking the reader through the practical application of advocacy step-by-step. The Devil’s Advocate has quickly become the leading handbook and practical guide to advocacy in any adversarial courtroom, in any country, to be read and carried about by any advocate.

This new edition of a work regarded as #the bible# on procurement issues provides a detailed analysis of the legal and policy framework for procurement in the EU and UK. It includes detailed explanations and critique of the impact of the important new EU directives that will be adopted in 2014.

Alastair Hudson's The Law of Finance brings together, for the first time, in a single volume, the whole of international finance, as understood in English law. The volume is divided into two halves with section one considering the principles of the law of finance and section two considering the full range of modern financial techniques in their legal context. By explaining key concepts and practical issues, examining core principles and analysing the key areas of financial practice and the effects of the global meltdown, Professor Hudson provides an unparalleled work of breadth of scope and wealth of detail.

The leading textbook on the law of succession for over 70 years, Parry & Kerridge on the Law of Succession provides the detail required for a full understanding of the subject. This work covers not only wills and intestacy, but also probate and administration of estates, and has been thoroughly updated for the 13th edition to incorporate all key case and legislative developments.NEW TO THIS EDITION#The Inheritance and Trustees# Powers Act 2014, amending both the law of intestacy and family provision#New case law including Marley v Rawlings, rectification of a switched will; Thornerv Major, Henry v Henry, Bradbury v Taylor and Suggitt v Suggitt, proprietary estoppel; Barrett v Bem, attestation; Baynes v Hedger, family provision, living together as civil partners; Ilott v Mitson, family provision for an estranged adult daughter; Re Key and Simon v Byford, capacity; Re P, statutory wills and #best interests# under the Mental Capacity Act 2005; Perrins v Holland, the rulein Parker v Felgate; Gill v Woodall, knowledge and approval; Re Servoz-Gavin, a sailor#s oral will; Court v Despallieres, revocation of a will by formation of a civil partnership; Rawstron v Freud, secret trusts; Fry v Densham-Smith, mutual wills; King v Chiltern Dog Rescue, donationes mortis causa; Day v Royal College of Music, the rule in Strong v Bird; Re Erskine, the effect of the Human Rights Act 1998 on construction#More discussion of #suspicious wills# (wills in the making of which beneficiaries have been involved); expanded chapter on Duty of Care and the risk of negligenceactions against will draftsmen

Takes students through the process of legal writing step-by-step, from preparation to completion to taking things to the next level Chapter overviews and closing summaries Worked examples Practical exercises and activities Tip boxes Appendix materials include sample assessment criteria and a usable planning log

Part of the Law and Practice of International Finance series, this volume gives practical guidance on the law and practice of international insolvency. This book: - Gives you the most thorough and advanced study of insolvency law and practice providing you with a comparative overview of the law and practice in most of the world's jurisdictions - Provides comparative studies of key areas of international insolvency law, including: judicial reorganisations and plans, private restructuring agreements and workouts, liquidations, the liabilities of corporate directors and lenders, voidable preferences, priorities, trusts and custodianship, the impact of insolvency on contracts and leases, as well as bank insolvencies and state insolvencies - Provides snapshots of insolvency laws worldwide - Discusses conflict of laws on insolvency, including the EU Insolvency Regulation and the UNCITRAL Model Law

Contract Law covers the fundamental principles of contract law. Presented in a clear and accessible format, the text adopts an engaging style and explains the law in a critical and evaluative approach. Use of topical and relevant practical examples help draw out key principles and introductions to parts seek to link the law into its wider context.

Mental Health Law not only gives a plain but critical account of all the law for health and social care professionals working or training to work in the field, as well as for legal practitioners and students, but also enlivens it with discussion of the principles and policies involved, and with commentary to stimulate debate. This book covers all issues, from the informal and compulsory care and treatment of people with mental disorders, decision-making on behalf of people who lack the capacity to make decisions for themselves, the safeguards against unjustified deprivation of liberty, the role of mental health professionals, doctors and families in making these decisions, and the powers of tribunals and the courts. The relevance of mental disorder in the criminal justice system and its effect upon other legal rights such as voting, marrying and making wills are also covered. This new edition is now completely revised and updated to take in the latest legal developments. Key updates to the latest version include:   Coverage of the new Mental Health Act Code of Practice, 2015 Decision of the Supreme Court on the meaning of deprivation of liberty (Cheshire West) Discussion of the Care Act 2014 Analysis of important new cases including Montgomery v Lanarkshire Health Board, Aintree University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust v James and McDonald v McDonald The changes introduced for the protection against abuse and exploitation of the incapacitated against a background of scandals such as Winterbourne View and Jimmy Savile The overhaul of provision for special educational needs in the Children and Families Act 2014 Discussion of the controversy associated with the UK’s compliance with the obligations of the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. About the author: Brenda Hale (Baroness Hale of Richmond) is Deputy President of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom. Before joining the judiciary Brenda Hale (as Brenda Hoggett) was an academic lawyer and barrister, specialising in family and social welfare law, then a Law Commissioner promoting the reform of the law, before becoming a Judge in 1994.

The longest running law revision series, trusted by students for over 30 years, Nutshells present the essentials of law clearly and concisely in a memorable and user friendly way. The ideal companionboth for getting up to speed with a new topic of law and preparing for law exams. This is the law in a nutshell!

The longest running law revision series, trusted by students for over 30 years, Nutshells present the essentials of law clearly and concisely in a memorable and user friendly way. The ideal companionboth for getting up to speed with a new topic of law and preparing for law exams. This is the law in a nutshell!