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The definitive EU law textbook: the most authoritative coverage, including extracts from all key cases and materials, from a world-renowned author team. Respected as the definitive textbook on the subject, this is the stand-alone guide to EU law. The world-renowned authors offer the ideal balance of commentary, key cases, and materials to provide the most authoritative coverage and analysis. Key Features - If you are studying EU law in the UK, please see EU Law: Text, Cases, and Materials UK Version, ISBN 9780198915485.- Written by leading scholars on European Union law and provides an insightful analysis of the subject. - Succinct and clear commentary sets out the law, illuminates the accompanying materials, and delivers critical and contextual analysis of all the legal and political aspects of EU law and policy. New to this edition - The eighth edition has been updated to include expanded discussions of key topics, including: - A revised chapter on membership, now including issues relating to entry, as well as Member State obligations and exit - Adjusted chapters on legisation, decision-making, and democracy, allowing fuller treatment of the complex issues concerning governance and democracy within the EU - Separate and expanded discussions of free movement of capital and economic monetary union - Inclusion of important new case law on areas such as: competence, preliminary rulings, State aids, human rights, citizenship, competition, direct effect, freedom of establishment, and international relations law Digital formats and resources The 8th edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats: the e-book and Law Trove offer a mobile experience and convenient access along with functionality tools, navigation features and links that offer extra learning support. For more information about e-books, please visit http://www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks

The complete guide to EU competition law, combining key primary sources with expert author commentary.The most comprehensive resource for students on EU competition law; extracts from key cases, academic works, and legislation are paired with incisive critique and commentary from an expert author teamSelling Points--· Full, definitive coverage of every aspect of EU competition law - the complete guide to the subject· Students are guided through the most important extracts from key cases, articles, and statutory material, all carefully selected and explained by this experienced author team· 'Central Issues' at the start of each chapter clearly identify key themes and principles discussed, to help readers navigate the material effectively· Extensive footnoting and further reading suggestions provide a thorough guide to the literature, giving students a starting point for their own research and readingNew to this edition--· Full analysis of important developments in competition law and policy since 2019, including relevant case-law, new EU legislation and notices and competition law goals;· A comprehensive discussion of the evolving law and policy governing market definition and vertical, horizontal cooperation and sustainability agreements;· A new chapter on competition law in the digital economy, incorporating a discussion of the Digital Markets Act.

An unrivalled collection, placing key judgments and expert commentary at your fingertips. Family Law: Text, Cases, and Materials presents everything the undergraduate student needs in one volume. The authors offer a detailed and authoritative exposition of family law, illustrated by materials carefully selected from a wide range of sources.Key features- Combines a wide range of cases and materials with insightful explanation, commentary and analysis, creating a complete resource for students of family law- Features authoritative author commentary which engages with a range of theoretical and critical perspectives- Accompanying online resources provide regular updates on recent developments in family law, further reading suggestions, questions, and additional legal coverage- Also available as an e-book with functionality, navigation features, and links that offer extra learning supportNew to this edition- Developments including the Domestic Abuse Act 2021, Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020, and the advent of mixed-sex civil partnership- Consideration of the Law Commission's proposed reform of weddings law, particularly in relation to non-qualifying ceremonies- A revised analysis of the Gillick competence and children's autonomy rights in light of recent case law- Updated case law, including HM Attorney General v Akhter and Khan [2020], Guest v Guest [2022], Bell v Tavistock and Portman NHS Trust [2021], and Re H-W (Care Proceedings) [2022]Digital formats and resourcesThe fifth edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats, and is supported by online resources.- The e-book offers a mobile experience and convenient access along with functionality tools, navigation features and links that offer extra learning support: www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks- The online resources that support the book include regular updates on the law, further reading suggestions, and questions for students to consider.

Environmental Law: Text, Cases, and Materials has been designed to provide students with everything they need to approach the subject with confidence. Experts in the area, the authors combine clear and insightful commentary with carefully chosen extracts from UK and international sources to offer students a well-rounded view of the subject area.Covering a broad range of topics, the authors introduce discussion on controversies and debates and encourage readers to engage in critical reflection by posing regular discussion questions throughout the text. Further reading suggestions point students towards useful resources, guiding their independent research. Online ResourcesThis book is also accompanied by online updates collated by the authors, helping students to stay well-informed.

Placing key judgments and expert commentary at your fingertips, Family Law: Text, Cases, and Materials presents everything the undergraduate student needs in one volume. Drawing on their extensive experience, the authors offer a detailed and authoritative exposition of family law illustrated by materials carefully selected from a wide range of sources. The book has two principal aims: to provide readers with a thorough understanding of the law relating to the family, and to stimulate critical reflection on that law. Readers are encouraged to consider how and why the law has developed as it has, what policies it is seeking to pursue, whether it achieves the right balance between the rights and interests of individual family members and the wider public interest, and how it operates in practice.Digital formats and resourcesThe fourth edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats, and is supported by online resources.- The e-book offers a mobile experience and convenient access along with functionality tools, navigation features and links that offer extra learning support: www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks- The online resources that support the book include regular updates on the law, further reading suggestions, and questions for students to consider.

Medical Law: Text, Cases, and Materials offers all of the explanation, commentary, and extracts from cases and key materials that students need to gain a thorough understanding of this complex topic. Key case extracts provide the legal context, facts, and background; extracts from materials provide differing ethical perspectives and outline current debates; and the author's insightful commentary ensures that readers understand the facts of the cases and can navigate the ethical landscape to form their own understanding of medical law.

This book combines extracts from major cases and secondary materials with critical commentary to provide a complete resource for undergraduate and postgraduate students of intellectual property law.All areas of intellectual property law in the UK are covered: copyright, trade marks and passing off, confidential information, industrial designs, patent, procedure and enforcement. This book also tackles topical areas, such as the application of intellectual property law to new technologies and character merchandising. While the focus of the book is on intellectual property law in a domestic context, it provides international, EU and comparative law perspectives on major issues. It also addresses the wider policy implications of legislative and judicial developments in the area.

Tort Law: Text, Cases, and Materials combines incisive author commentary with carefully selected extracts from primary and secondary materials.The author introduces the fundamental principles of the subject before moving on to discuss more challenging issues, thereby ensuring a full understanding of the subject and encouraging an appreciation of the more complex debates surrounding the law of tort.The book is designed to be a stand-alone text, providing students with a comprehensive source of relevant materials in one easy-to-use volume.Digital formats and resourcesThis text is accompanied by online resources, including:- Biannual updates, keeping students up to date on the latest key developments in tort law- Self-test questions on key topics, with feedback, giving you the opportunity to test your learning- Web links to reliable and accurate resources, providing a starting point for further study

Substantial case detail, choice extracts, and sophisticated analysis.Land Law: Text, Cases, and Materials combines insightful author commentary with carefully selected extracts to fully support students.Key features:· Combines insightful author commentary with carefully selected extracts to provide a thought-provoking and contextualized account of the subject· Helps students to understand how rules work in isolation as well as how they interlink due to the authors' unique approach to land law, enabling students to think critically and with a high level of analysis · Provides detailed discussion of key land law cases, drawing together extracts from leading judgments, responses to controversial decisions, and the authors' own opinion to create a well-rounded account· Takes a thorough, detailed, and critical approach, providing a framework to support students throughout their course· Begins each chapter with a discussion of 'central issues,' providing an at-a-glance account of the key debates and principles shaping each area of law· Includes self-test questions with guidance on how to approach them alongside further research notes in each chapter to support independent studyNew to this edition:· A full, comprehensive update to cases and other new developments· New cases considered in this edition include decisions of the Supreme Court, such as R (on the application of SC) v SS for Work and Pensions, Wolverhampton CC v London Gypsies and Travellers (both Chapter 4), Guest v Guest (Chapter 10), and Byers v Saudi National Bank (Chapter 17); and of the Court of Appeal, such as Pennistone Holdings v Rock Ferry Waterfront Trust (Chapter 5), Hudson v Hathway (Chapters 8 and 10), White v Amirtharaja (Chapter 9), and Faiz v Burnley CC (Chapter 21)· The chapter on proprietary estoppel has been restructured in the light of the Supreme Court's decision in Guest v Guest· New academic writing, regulatory changes, and proposed new legislation (for example in relation to flat ownership) are all featured· Diagrams have been reviewed to ensure clarity and consistencyThe sixth edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats: the e-book and Law Trove offer a mobile experience and convenient access, along with self-test questions, guidance for answering end-of-chapter questions, further research notes, functionality tools, navigation features and links that offer extra learning support. For more information about e-books, please visit www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks.

The market-leading stand-alone guide to contract law from a renowned lawyer; authoritative, comprehensive, and supportive. Comprising a unique balance of 60% text to 40% cases and materials, Contract Law: Text, Cases, and Materials combines the best features of a textbook with those of a traditional casebook. This unique balance shows students the law at work, aiding then in gaining a thorough understanding of contract law.Key Features:- Combines author text with extracts from cases and materials; can be used as a stand-alone text on contract law- Written by an experienced author and leading authority in the field, renowned for his eloquent and accessible writing style - Extensive referencing throughout the book supports students as they undertake independent research - Complemented by online resources with extra material on illegality and incapacity, updates, multiple choice questions and web links New to this edition:- Coverage of, and commentary upon, the decision of the Supreme Court in Guest v Guest - Coverage of, and commentary upon, the decision of the Supreme Court in Barton v Morris - Coverage of, and commentary upon, the decision of the Supreme Court in The Law Debenture Trust Corporation plc v Ukraine - Coverage of, and commentary upon, the decision of the Privy Council in Nature Resorts Ltd v First Citizens Bank Ltd - Coverage of, and commentary upon, the decision of the Court of Appeal in Re Compound Photonics Group Ltd Digital formats and resources: The eleventh edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats: the e-book and Law Trove offer a mobile experience and convenient access along with accompanying online resources, functionality tools, navigation features, and links that offer extra learning support.For more information about e-books, please visit www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks

The most engaging and student-focused text, cases, and materials on equity, providing an authoritative account in a single volume.Paul Davies and Graham Virgo provide a comprehensive guide to trusts and equity in a single volume. Drawing on a judiciously balanced selection of case extracts, journal articles, and academic writing, Davies and Virgo present their authoritative commentary on the law with clarity and rigour.Key features:- An expertly selected range of legal extracts is complemented by unparalleled author commentary, providing clear explanation and analysis of the legal principles behind key decisions in a single volume- Further reading and extensive footnotes encourage students to think critically around the subject and develop relevant research skills- 'Central Issues' listed at the start of chapters outline the key topics covered and help students build a conceptual understanding of the subject- Scenario-based questions posed at the end of chapters frame the law in its practical context while giving students an opportunity to assess their own level of understandingNew to this edition:Fully updated to incorporate developments in the law and recent case law including Guest v Guest [2022] (proprietary estoppel), Byers v Saudi National Bank [2023] (knowing receipt), Butler-Sloss v Charity Commission for England and Wales [2022] (ethical investment), Group Seven Ltd. v Notable Services LLP [2019] (dishonest assistance), Grand View Private Trust Co Ltd. v Wen-Young Wong [2022] (improper purpose), Attorney General v Zedra Fidcuiary Services (UK) Ltd. [2023] (cy-près), Prickly Bay Waterside Ltd. v British American Insurance Co Ltd. (Quistclose trust), Children's Investment Fund Foundation (UK) v Attorney General [2020] (charities and fiduciaries); Frenkel v LA Micro Group (UK) Ltd. [2024] (formalities and vendor purchaser constructive trust), Hudson v Hathway [2023] (common intention constructive trust).Digital formats and resources:The 4th edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats: the e-book and Law Trove offer a mobile experience and convenient access.For more information about e-books, please visit www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks

The definitive EU law textbook: the most authoritative coverage, including extracts from all key cases and materials, from a world-renowned author team.Respected as the definitive textbook on the subject, this is the stand-alone guide to EU law. The world-renowned authors offer the ideal balance of commentary, key cases, and materials to provide the most authoritative coverage and analysis. This UK version sections at the end of chapters covering how the principles apply or don't apply to the UK post-Brexit.Key Features - If you are studying law outside of the UK, please see EU Law: Text, Cases, and Materials, ISBN 9780198915522.- Written by leading scholars on European Union law and provides an insightful analysis of the subject.- Succinct and clear commentary sets out the law, illuminates the accompanying materials, and delivers critical and contextual analysis of all the legal and political aspects of EU law and policy.- Includes sections at the end of chapters covering how the principles apply or don't apply to the UK post-Brexit.New to this edition The eighth edition has been updated to include expanded discussions of key topics, including: - A revised chapter on membership, now including issues relating to entry, as well as Member State obligations and exit - Adjusted chapters on legislation, decision-making, and democracy, allowing fuller treatment of the complex issues concerning governance and democracy within the EUSeparate and expanded discussions of free movement of capital and economic and monetary union -Inclusion of important new case law on areas such as: competence, preliminary rulings, State aids, human rights, citizenship, competition, direct effect, freedom of establishment, and international relations law -Clear updated guidance in each chapter as to how the subject matt applies in the UK in the light of Brexit Digital formats and resources The 8th edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats: the e-book and Law Trove offer a mobile experience and convenient access along with functionality tools, navigation features and links that offer extra learning support. For more information about e-books, please visit http://www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks

Criminal Law: Text, Cases, and Materials offers comprehensive legal coverage and insightful analysis alongside expertly selected extracts from key cases and academic sources. Jonathan Herring's unique approach of separating out the doctrinal and theoretical aspects of the law makes this enduringly popular. Key Features- A unique two-part approach to covering both doctrinal and theoretical criminal law makes the text appropriate across a wide range of levels and abilities- The inclusion of extracts from case judgments and critical academic writings deepens students' engagement with the subject- Further reading suggestions and questions at the end of individual sections allow students to reflect on the content and offer clarity on where to find extra coverage- The structure is closely tailored to criminal law courses ensuring that the text provides all of the commentary and materials needed to gain a comprehensive understanding of each topicNew to this edition:- New material on hate crimes- Significantly updated chapter on sexual offences- New section on neurodiversity and the law- Additional coverage on feminist perspectives- Additional coverage of abuse of position offences- Recent cases on accessorial liability: R v ARU [2024]; R v Ayre [2025]; R v Seed [2024]- Recent cases on causation: R v Bah [2024]- Updated case law on assault: R v Hobday [2025]- Recent case law on dishonesty: R v Hayes and Palombo [2025]; R v Mahmud [2024]- Developments in the law on conspiracy: R v Maxey [2025]Digital formats and resourcesThe 12th edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats: the e-book and Law Trove offer a mobile experience and convenient access along with self-test questions, key case flashcards, guidance on answering selected questions in the book, an introductory video from the author talking about the study of criminal law and his approach to the subject, as well as functionality, tools, navigation features and links that offer extra learning support.For more information about e-books, please visit www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks

Public law in action: case studies and extracts from crucial sources alongside expert commentary, which together bring the law to life.Public Law: Text, Cases, and Materials explores the key institutions, legal principles, and conventions that underpin the public law of the UK. Public law is brought to life through case studies and extracts from key sources, which are clearly explained and critiqued by the authors.- The authors provide students with a thought-provoking and detailed analysis of the core issues in public law and set them in their political context to encourage a full understanding of the subject.- Clear commentary and analysis is supported by carefully selected extracts from a range of sources, including academic writing, reports of parliamentary committees, and key judgments so that students have convenient access to and gain experience of studying different sources of information.- Specifically designed learning features such as questions and mini case studies bring life to the law as well as helping to develop important analytical and interpretational skills.- Also available as an e-book with functionality, navigation features, and links that offer extra learning support.New to this edition- Chapters 1, 9, and 12 have been fully rewritten with new sections and clearer links to foundational principles.- New case studies on the Windrush scandal (Ch. 9) and the Public Order Act 1986 (Ch. 13).- Chapter 6 has been expanded to cover a detailed analysis of English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill 2024-25, Metro Mayors, and combined authorities with updated statistics and maps.

Jones & Sufrin's EU Competition Law: Text, Cases, and Materials provides a complete guide to EU competition law in a single, authoritative volume. An in-depth commentary of EU Competition Law from leading experts in the field is supplemented with carefully selected extracts from key cases and statutory materials to support readers as they approach this highly technical area of law.Now in its ninth edition, this new edition is fully updated with the most recent regulations and guidance, case law of the EU courts, and Commission decisional practice. With critical insights into developments in the field, the book is uniquely placed to consider on-going policy debates and disputed legal questions.Thorough footnoting and referencing help readers to effectively navigate the available literature, making this an ideal text for competition law scholars engaged in specialized study, undergraduate and postgraduate students, and legal professionals working in competition law.