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From DNA profiling to consideration of the accused's previous conduct, the law of evidence is a fascinating amalgam of logic, common sense, philosophy and tactics. Evidence explains the fundamentals and looks at the principles behind it.

Why do some rules have the status of law while others do not? Is law simply a matter of rules anyway? What is justice? Legal Theory asks questions such as these and explains some of the answers that legal theorists have given over the ages, from Ancient Greece to the present day.

The Palgrave Law Masters series is a long-established list of titles providing clear, concise and authoritative guides to the main subject areas, written by experienced and respected authors.This sixth edition of Intellectual Property Law has been thoroughly updated to reflect the recent developments in this intricate and technical area of commercial law. All key aspects of the topic are covered, including copyright, designs, patents, trade marks, passing off and breach of confidence. With backgrounds in both academic teaching and top legal practice, the author team combines to produce a work which is both intellectually stimulating and highly practical.The new edition includes a new expanded section on privacy. The book is an ideal course companion for undergraduates and postgraduates on law and business-related courses. It is also a useful reference for company secretaries, in-house lawyers and contracts managers.

With its real-world business-orientated approach, Business Law has been fully updated in line with the Companies Act 2006, and also streamlined to address the needs of today's student of this fascinating and fast-moving subject. Providing a salient introduction to law in a business context, this is a valuable learning companion.

The previous editions of Torts were highly regarded for their clarity of explanation and engaging writing style, and this new fourth edition fully retains each of these qualities. The text has been extensively revised and updated, and there is a new chapter on privacy. The enhanced layout includes end of chapter summaries and self-test exercises and an extensive bibliography. This is therefore an ideal companion to the subject for both law undergraduates and GDL/CPE students.

This title provides students with a clear, accessible and highly engaging analysis of substantive law of the EU in the most comprehensive text of its kind, as well as containing chapter summaries, questions, suggestions for further reading and annotated web addresses.

The Palgrave Macmillan Law Masters series is a long-running and successful list of titles offering clear, concise and authoritative guides to the main subject areas, written by experienced and respected authors.This ninth edition of Legal Method provides a lively introduction to the nature of the English legal system and its sources, and to the techniques which lawyers use when handling those sources. The text assumes no prior knowledge and makes its content accessible by clarity of expression rather than by dilution of content. In addition to more conventional sources, writers as varied as Jonathan Swift, Alexander Pope and T. S. Eliot are cited.This is an ideal course companion for both law undergraduate and GDL/CPE students. Includes end of chapter summaries and self-test exercises.

The second edition of a major text provides a thorough exploration of medical law and ethics, written from the perspective of authors who are medical and health care practitioners as well as law lecturers. This unique combination of academic knowledge and professional experience provides a unique perspective through which the subject is examined with academic rigour underpinned by practical insights.The text features an innovative series of scenarios threaded through each chapter to illustrate the practical realities behind the rules and concepts discussed. The format also includes mind maps, key terms, end of chapter summaries, self-test exercises and suggestions for further reading.

This textbook provides a comprehensive overview of the ways in which the law has impacted on how sport is played, administered and consumed. The author writes in a clear and engaging manner, tracing the origins and sources of this rapidly evolving subject and drawing examples from a wide range of professional and amateur sports to illustrate the important current debates and topics of interest. The book covers a wide-range of topics from participant and non-participant liability, fighting sports and their legality, and liability for stadium safety and disasters. The final section of the book takes in the very latest developments in mass-event sport and the growing but fundamental area of sports commercialisation. New to this Edition:- Fully updated and includes analyses of the Pechstein and Sharapova decisions - Includes details on the state aid rulings on financial support for Spanish and Dutch football clubs - The author includes a review of the Rio 2016 OlympicsAccompanying online resources for this title can be found at bloomsburyonlineresources.com/sports-law-second-edition-by-mark-james-2. These resources are designed to support teaching and learning when using this textbook and are available at no extra cost.

This textbook is a comprehensive and accessible guide to Trusts Law and has been thoroughly updated to reflect recent developments in the area. The authors bring a unique combination of academic rigour and hands-on commercial experience to the explanation of their subject and it is these practical insights which make the book essential reading for all law students. Many law students struggle with the concept of Trusts Law and it can take time to properly understand the complex body of rules that surround it. This book will help demystify some of these rules and put Trusts Law into a practical context, allowing students the time to develop a deep and critical understanding of the topic. This book is an ideal companion for both law undergraduate and GDL/CPE students.New to this Edition:- A new chapter on creating a trust

The 16th edition of Ewan McKendrick KC’s bestselling textbook is the go-to-resource for all students of contract law.Its comprehensive coverage and incisive analysis gives students the edge in coursework and exams. Unrivalled for the clarity of its explanation, the new edition expertly links analysis of fundamental doctrines of the law of contract with practical examples of the operation of the law of contract, thus providing students with a deep understand of contract law. Fully updated with the latest developments in the law, it makes an ideal core text for students at undergraduate and postgraduate level.

The 16th edition of Ewan McKendrick KC’s bestselling textbook is the go-to-resource for all students of contract law.Its comprehensive coverage and incisive analysis gives students the edge in coursework and exams. Unrivalled for the clarity of its explanation, the new edition expertly links analysis of fundamental doctrines of the law of contract with practical examples of the operation of the law of contract, thus providing students with a deep understand of contract law. Fully updated with the latest developments in the law, it makes an ideal core text for students at undergraduate and postgraduate level.

Written by one of the leading experts in the field, this textbook is the ideal companion for undergraduate and postgraduate students looking for an accessible, engaging and concise introduction to criminal law. Covering the basic principles of criminal liability, the newly updated 14th edition specifically highlights the criminal offences which not only best illustrate the underlying criminal law principles, but also feature most heavily on substantive criminal law modules. A perfect combination of underlying theory and contemporary debates and controversies, this text is the one-stop shop for all students determined to excel on their criminal law courses.

Written by one of the leading experts in the field, this textbook is the ideal companion for undergraduate and postgraduate students looking for an accessible, engaging and concise introduction to criminal law. Covering the basic principles of criminal liability, the newly updated 14th edition specifically highlights the criminal offences which not only best illustrate the underlying criminal law principles, but also feature most heavily on substantive criminal law modules. A perfect combination of underlying theory and contemporary debates and controversies, this text is the one-stop shop for all students determined to excel on their criminal law courses.

This popular textbook on Land Law provides a clear, straightforward and concise introduction to this rich and adaptable area of the law. It uses accessible language and stresses a full understanding of a few important cases rather than a superficial understanding of many. The 11th edition of this textbook has been thoroughly updated to reflect recent cases. Useful features that help guide the student include key concepts at the start of each chapter, self-test exercises, and diagrams illustrating how to apply the law, as well as suggestions for further reading. The extensive companion website contains a glossary, quizzes and suggested techniques on how to tackle questions and problems, available at macmillanihe.com/Davys-Land-Law-11e .This is an ideal companion for students studying land law as part of a law degree or on the GDL/CPE; it is perfect also for students taking the subject as part of a surveying or estate management course.New to this Edition:- Fully updated to take account of recent cases, including the Court of Appeal decision in NRAM Ltd v Evans, and Matchmove Ltd v Dowding,the Supreme Court decision inRegency Villas, and the Privy Council opinions in Marr v Collie and Smith v Molyneaux- A separate chapter on proprietary estoppel and extended reflection on the use of constructive trusts to save failed land contracts- Chapter 4 on registered title updated to include Law Com 237,Updating the Land Registration Act 2002Accompanying online resources for this title can be found at bloomsburyonlineresources.com/land-law. These resources are designed to support teaching and learning when using this textbook and are available at no extra cost.

This popular, long-established textbook provides a clear and engaging account of a fascinating and dynamic subject, while also introducing current debates about the nature, scope and functions of the law, and discussing controversies surrounding the basic doctrines by placing them in a wider context. The book takes an applied approach and provides real life examples to illustrate how the law works in practice. This book is essential reading for law students taking undergraduate modules in family law and child law. Students on social work, social policy, health care and human rights courses will also find it invaluable, as will postgraduates and those studying the subject for professional purposes.New to this Edition:- In-depth information on new reforms to the law on domestic violence, now more appropriately referred to as ‘domestic abuse’- Fully updated case law, particularly in respect of Supreme Court developments in the areas of divorce and civil partnership- Overview and analysis of the government’s proposed reforms to the law on divorce- Up-to-date statistics- A discussion question in each chapter, with suggested ways to approach it on the companion website

The new edition of this popular textbook offers an in-depth analysis of the legal framework in which companies operate. Updated with the latest developments in law and case-law, it goes beyond black letter analysis to explain important concepts such as corporate governance and multinational corporations in an international context. Logically structured, the writers' clear writing style help students understand this complex area of the law. Ideal for students taking a module in company law, the book includes learning resources throughout such as key terms and concepts, helpful summaries for each chapter, case notes and suggestions for further reading. Informative end-of-chapter summaries and exercises act as a useful refresher.New to this Edition:- Includes latest case law- Up-to-date material on directors'/ duties and derivative claims- More material on corporate governance issues

A revised new edition of a popular and long-established textbook, updated to include the most relevant developments in employment law today. This edition sees barrister Tom Brown join Deborah Lockton on the writing team, providing insightful commercial experience into this dynamic field.The text steers readers confidently though the complexities of this diverse subject, highlighting its practical and theoretical underpinnings. The book covers the most recent developments in one of the fastest moving areas of the law, explaining the rights of employees and responsibilities of employers.Reinforced with summaries, exercises and extensive further reading, it helps students get to grips with the subject. An ideal textbook for students on an LLB or GDL/CPE course taking a module on Employment Law.New to this Edition:- A new section on employees and workers in the gig economy and modern day slavery- Brand new section on whistleblowing- New 'hot topics' sections that look in greater depth at some of the most vexed legal questions of our time, provoking further discussion and research

This textbook provides a thorough and accessible introduction to the basic principles of United Kingdom Constitutional and Administrative Law, including Human Rights Law. It has been revised and updated to reflect recent developments, both legal and political. The fundamental concepts of UK Constitutional and Administrative Law are explained in a clear, engaging, succinct style, making them straightforward for students to understand so they build up their knowledge of the subject systematically and thoroughly. This book is also an essential starting point for more advanced law students and a valuable source of legal context for political science students alike. Both authoritative and accessible, it enables the reader to appreciate the nature and complexity of this most fundamental part of our legal system.New to this Edition:- Updated content on Brexit, in particular the changing relationship between Government and Parliament as reflected in the various votes which have taken place over the past few years.- Questions about the nature of parliamentary proceedings, the role and independence of the Speaker of the House of Commons, and the prerogative power to prorogue Parliament- Issues more tangentially related to Brexit such as the process for appointment of a new Prime Minister and arrangements in hung parliaments- Important issues in relation to the position of the devolved governments and legislatures vis-à-vis Westminster and more broadly on the implications for creation of a written constitution- The continuing utility (or otherwise) of the Fixed Term Parliaments Act 2011

This textbook provides a thorough and accessible introduction to the basic principles of United Kingdom Constitutional and Administrative Law, including Human Rights Law. It has been revised and updated to reflect recent developments, both legal and political. The fundamental concepts of UK Constitutional and Administrative Law are explained in a clear, engaging, succinct style, making them straightforward for students to understand so they build up their knowledge of the subject systematically and thoroughly. This book is also an essential starting point for more advanced law students and a valuable source of legal context for political science students alike. Both authoritative and accessible, it enables the reader to appreciate the nature and complexity of this most fundamental part of our legal system.New to this Edition:- Updated content on Brexit, in particular the changing relationship between Government and Parliament as reflected in the various votes which have taken place over the past few years.- Questions about the nature of parliamentary proceedings, the role and independence of the Speaker of the House of Commons, and the prerogative power to prorogue Parliament- Issues more tangentially related to Brexit such as the process for appointment of a new Prime Minister and arrangements in hung parliaments- Important issues in relation to the position of the devolved governments and legislatures vis-à-vis Westminster and more broadly on the implications for creation of a written constitution- The continuing utility (or otherwise) of the Fixed Term Parliaments Act 2011