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For those approaching employment law for the first time, either in the course of an undergraduate or postgraduate elective within a law degree, or as students of business, HRM and allied professions, Unlocking Employment Law will ensure that you grasp the main concepts with ease, providing you with an indispensible foundation in the subject. Including all the latest developments in law, such as the developments relating to the Equality Act 2010, the book explains in detailed, yet straightforward terms: The origins of modern employment law The effect of EU membership on UK employment law Institutions and procedure Employment status The contract of employment Restraint of trade Implied terms Statutory employment protections Protection from discrimination Health and safety law Grievances and discipline TUPE transfers Termination of employment Contractual duties of ex-employees Trade Union membership and collective bargaining.The Unlocking the Law series is designed specifically to make the law accessible. Each chapter contains: aims and objectives activities such as self-test questions key facts charts diagrams chapter summaries definitions of legal terminology essay questions with answer plans.The series covers all the core subjects required by the Bar Council and the Law Society for entry onto professional qualification courses as well popular option units.

Unlocking Criminal Law will help you grasp the main concepts of the subject with ease. Containing accessible explanations in clear and precise terms that are easy to understand, it provides an excellent foundation for learning and revising Criminal Law.The information is clearly presented in a logical structure and the following features support learning helping you to advance with confidence: Clear learning outcomes at the beginning of each chapter set out the skills and knowledge you will need to get to grips with the subject; Key Facts boxes throughout each chapter allow you to progressively build and consolidate your understanding; End-of-chapter summaries provide a useful check-list for each topic; Cases and judgments are highlighted to help you find them and add them to your notes quickly; Frequent activities and self-test questions are included so you can put your knowledge into practice; Sample essay questions with annotated answers prepare you for assessment; Glossary of legal terms clarifies important definitions. This edition has been fully updated to include discussion of recent changes and developments within criminal law, including the latest case law and those laws passed in the wake of the Covid-19 crisis.

Unlocking Criminal Law will help you grasp the main concepts of the subject with ease. Containing accessible explanations in clear and precise terms that are easy to understand, it provides an excellent foundation for learning and revising Criminal Law.The information is clearly presented in a logical structure and the following features support learning helping you to advance with confidence: Clear learning outcomes at the beginning of each chapter set out the skills and knowledge you will need to get to grips with the subject; Key Facts boxes throughout each chapter allow you to progressively build and consolidate your understanding; End-of-chapter summaries provide a useful check-list for each topic; Cases and judgments are highlighted to help you find them and add them to your notes quickly; Frequent activities and self-test questions are included so you can put your knowledge into practice; Sample essay questions with annotated answers prepare you for assessment; Glossary of legal terms clarifies important definitions. This edition has been fully updated to include discussion of recent changes and developments within criminal law, including the latest case law and those laws passed in the wake of the Covid-19 crisis.

Unlocking Environmental Law is the essential introduction to this fascinating, controversial, and fast-moving area of contemporary law, ensuring that you grasp the main concepts with ease. Containing accessible explanations in clear and precise terms that are easy to understand, it provides an excellent foundation for learning and revising Environmental Law.Split into three parts, the book outlines the philosophical foundations of environmental law, and how these have influenced political decision-making. The information is clearly presented in a logical structure and the following features support learning, helping you to advance with confidence:clear learning outcomes at the beginning of each chapter set out the skills and knowledge you will need to get to grips with the subjectkey facts boxes throughout each chapter allow you to progressively build and consolidate your understandingend-of-chapter summaries provide a useful check-list for each topiccases and judgments are highlighted to help you find them and add them to your notes quicklyfrequent activities and self-test questions and sample essay questions are included so you can put your knowledge into practicea brand new ‘critiquing the law’ feature is designed to foster essential critical thinking skillsCharting the development of regulations, examining emerging and future trends for environmental law, and looking at specific areas of law, including air pollution, climate change, laws around water, and the regulation of social and private space, this concise, accessible text is ideal for anyone new to environmental law.

Unlocking Environmental Law is the essential introduction to this fascinating, controversial, and fast-moving area of contemporary law, ensuring that you grasp the main concepts with ease. Containing accessible explanations in clear and precise terms that are easy to understand, it provides an excellent foundation for learning and revising Environmental Law.Split into three parts, the book outlines the philosophical foundations of environmental law, and how these have influenced political decision-making. The information is clearly presented in a logical structure and the following features support learning, helping you to advance with confidence:clear learning outcomes at the beginning of each chapter set out the skills and knowledge you will need to get to grips with the subjectkey facts boxes throughout each chapter allow you to progressively build and consolidate your understandingend-of-chapter summaries provide a useful check-list for each topiccases and judgments are highlighted to help you find them and add them to your notes quicklyfrequent activities and self-test questions and sample essay questions are included so you can put your knowledge into practicea brand new ‘critiquing the law’ feature is designed to foster essential critical thinking skillsCharting the development of regulations, examining emerging and future trends for environmental law, and looking at specific areas of law, including air pollution, climate change, laws around water, and the regulation of social and private space, this concise, accessible text is ideal for anyone new to environmental law.

Unlocking Human Rights will ensure that you grasp the main concepts of this fascinating and dynamic area of law with ease, providing you with an indispensible foundation in the subject. The book explains in detailed, yet straightforward, terms:• The nature of human rights• European Convention on Human Rights• Human Rights Act• Right to life• Torture, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment• Public order, police powers, freedom of association and assembly• Right to a fair trial• Freedom of expression• Privacy, private life and marriage• Right to liberty and security• Prohibition of discrimination• Terrorism• Freedom of thought, conscience and religion• Property rights• Contemporary themes of UN human rights review of the UK, constitutional reform, and securityThe book provides practical knowledge to help you apply the understanding of these themes and explains: • Rights concepts and language• How the Convention and Human Rights Act operate• Ways in which applicants use the procedures to remedy injustices when domestic UK law has let them down• What kinds of protection are available to everyone within the UK’s jurisdiction• How a balance is struck between the need to protect many different kinds of right in the modern world, with the equally important need to protect everyone from external threats• Why it is vital that essential freedoms of thought, conscience, religion, association, assembly and expression are protected• How the ‘rights’ which everyone claims as their own have to be balanced against the qualifications or restrictions that are imposed to protect other people’s interestsThis new volume is fully up-to-date with the latest changes in the law and includes discussion of essential developments, including the Protection of Freedom Act 2012, Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013 and the Succession to the Crown Act 2013.

Tort Law is a foundation subject in every law degree in England and Wales. Unlocking Torts will ensure you grasp the main concepts of this subject with ease.Containing accessible explanations in a clear and logical structure, it provides an excellent foundation for learning and revising, and incorporates the following features to support learning:Clear learning outcomes at the beginning of each chapter set out the skills and knowledge you will need to get to grips with the subjectKey Facts summaries throughout each chapter allow you to progressively build and consolidate your understandingEnd-of-chapter summaries provide a useful checklist for each topicCases and judgments are highlighted to help you find them and add them to your notes quicklyFrequent activities and self-test questions and sample essay questions are included so you can put your knowledge into practice and prepare yourself for assessmentA ‘Critiquing the Law’ feature designed to foster essential critical thinking skillsThe sixth edition has been comprehensively updated throughout to reflect numerous recent developments and changes in the law, including significant updates to chapters on Duty of Care, Psychiatric Harm, Defences, Vicarious Liability and Nuisance. This edition includes commentary on cases such as Chief Constable of Northamptonshire Police v Woodstock [2025] EWCA Civ 13, Paul v Wolverhampton [2024] UKSC 1, Lewis-Ranwell v G4S Health Services (UK) Ltd, Fearn v Tate Gallery [2023] UKSC 4, Devon Partnership NHS Trust, Devon County Council, [2026] UKSC 2 and CCC v Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust [2026] UKSC 5.This book forms part of the Unlocking the Law series; it is essential reading for all core modules on tort law.

Tort Law is a foundation subject in every law degree in England and Wales. Unlocking Torts will ensure you grasp the main concepts of this subject with ease.Containing accessible explanations in a clear and logical structure, it provides an excellent foundation for learning and revising, and incorporates the following features to support learning:Clear learning outcomes at the beginning of each chapter set out the skills and knowledge you will need to get to grips with the subjectKey Facts summaries throughout each chapter allow you to progressively build and consolidate your understandingEnd-of-chapter summaries provide a useful checklist for each topicCases and judgments are highlighted to help you find them and add them to your notes quicklyFrequent activities and self-test questions and sample essay questions are included so you can put your knowledge into practice and prepare yourself for assessmentA ‘Critiquing the Law’ feature designed to foster essential critical thinking skillsThe sixth edition has been comprehensively updated throughout to reflect numerous recent developments and changes in the law, including significant updates to chapters on Duty of Care, Psychiatric Harm, Defences, Vicarious Liability and Nuisance. This edition includes commentary on cases such as Chief Constable of Northamptonshire Police v Woodstock [2025] EWCA Civ 13, Paul v Wolverhampton [2024] UKSC 1, Lewis-Ranwell v G4S Health Services (UK) Ltd, Fearn v Tate Gallery [2023] UKSC 4, Devon Partnership NHS Trust, Devon County Council, [2026] UKSC 2 and CCC v Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust [2026] UKSC 5.This book forms part of the Unlocking the Law series; it is essential reading for all core modules on tort law.

European Union Law is a core element of every law degree in England and Wales. Unlocking EU Law will ensure you grasp the main concepts with ease. Containing accessible explanations in clear and precise terms that are easy to understand, it provides an excellent foundation for learning and revising EU Law.The information is clearly presented in a logical structure and the following features support learning, helping you to advance with confidence:Clear learning outcomes at the beginning of each chapter set out the skills and knowledge you will need to get to grips with the subjectKey Facts boxes throughout each chapter allow you to progressively build and consolidate your understandingEnd-of-chapter summaries provide a useful check-list for each topicCases and judgments are highlighted to help you find them and add them to your notes quicklyFrequent activities and self-test questions and sample essay questions are included so you can put your knowledge into practiceA brand new ‘critiquing the law’ feature is designed to foster essential critical thinking skillsThis 6th edition has been fully updated to include discussion of all key changes and developments in the law, including new legal provisions in relation to Covid-19, major case developments and changes to legal treaties.

European Union Law is a core element of every law degree in England and Wales. Unlocking EU Law will ensure you grasp the main concepts with ease. Containing accessible explanations in clear and precise terms that are easy to understand, it provides an excellent foundation for learning and revising EU Law.The information is clearly presented in a logical structure and the following features support learning, helping you to advance with confidence:Clear learning outcomes at the beginning of each chapter set out the skills and knowledge you will need to get to grips with the subjectKey Facts boxes throughout each chapter allow you to progressively build and consolidate your understandingEnd-of-chapter summaries provide a useful check-list for each topicCases and judgments are highlighted to help you find them and add them to your notes quicklyFrequent activities and self-test questions and sample essay questions are included so you can put your knowledge into practiceA brand new ‘critiquing the law’ feature is designed to foster essential critical thinking skillsThis 6th edition has been fully updated to include discussion of all key changes and developments in the law, including new legal provisions in relation to Covid-19, major case developments and changes to legal treaties.

Unlocking Constitutional and Administrative Law provides an indispensable foundation in this core law curriculum subject, ensuring that you grasp the main concepts with ease. Containing accessible explanations in clear and precise terms that are easy to understand, it provides an excellent foundation for learning and revising Constitutional and Administrative Law. The information is clearly presented in a logical structure and the following features support learning, helping you to advance with confidence:Clear aims and objectives at the beginning of each chapter set out the skills and knowledge you will need to get to grips with the subjectKey Facts summaries throughout each chapter allow you to progressively build and consolidate your knowledge Diagrams to aid memory and understanding Cases and judgments are highlighted to help you find them and add them to your notes quicklyEnd-of-chapter summaries provide a useful checklist for each topicFrequent activities and self-test questions are included so you can put your knowledge into practiceGlossary of legal terminology clarifies important definitions.This edition has been fully updated to include discussion of recent changes, issues and developments since the last edition, including an expanded section on Brexit, proposed changes to Judicial review, developments in Wales, Ireland and Scotland, recent Bills raising issues concerning the rule of law, and a new chapter on the constitutional impact of COVID-19.

Unlocking Constitutional and Administrative Law provides an indispensable foundation in this core law curriculum subject, ensuring that you grasp the main concepts with ease. Containing accessible explanations in clear and precise terms that are easy to understand, it provides an excellent foundation for learning and revising Constitutional and Administrative Law. The information is clearly presented in a logical structure and the following features support learning, helping you to advance with confidence:Clear aims and objectives at the beginning of each chapter set out the skills and knowledge you will need to get to grips with the subjectKey Facts summaries throughout each chapter allow you to progressively build and consolidate your knowledge Diagrams to aid memory and understanding Cases and judgments are highlighted to help you find them and add them to your notes quicklyEnd-of-chapter summaries provide a useful checklist for each topicFrequent activities and self-test questions are included so you can put your knowledge into practiceGlossary of legal terminology clarifies important definitions.This edition has been fully updated to include discussion of recent changes, issues and developments since the last edition, including an expanded section on Brexit, proposed changes to Judicial review, developments in Wales, Ireland and Scotland, recent Bills raising issues concerning the rule of law, and a new chapter on the constitutional impact of COVID-19.

Unlocking the Law of Evidence will help you grasp the main concepts of the subject with ease. Containing accessible explanations in clear and precise terms that are easy to understand, it provides an excellent foundation for learning and revising Evidence. The information is clearly presented in a logical structure and the following features support learning, helping you to advance with confidence: Clear learning outcomes at the beginning of each chapter set out the skills and knowledge you will need to get to grips with the subject Key Facts summaries throughout each chapter allow you to progressively build and consolidate your understanding End-of-chapter summaries provide a useful check-list for each topic Cases and judgments are highlighted to help you find them and add them to your notes quickly Frequent activities and self-test questions are included so you can put your knowledge into practice Sample essay questions with annotated answers prepare you for assessment Glossary of legal terms clarifies important definitions. This edition has been updated to include the most recent updates in case law and criminal and civil procedure as well as more practical pointers and practice tips to further aid putting knowledge into practice.The books in the UNLOCKING THE LAW Series get straight to the point and offer clear and concise coverage of the law, broken down into bite-size sections with regular recaps to boost your confidence. They provide complete coverage of both core and popular optional law modules, presented in an innovative, visual format.

Unlocking the Law of Evidence will help you grasp the main concepts of the subject with ease. Containing accessible explanations in clear and precise terms that are easy to understand, it provides an excellent foundation for learning and revising Evidence. The information is clearly presented in a logical structure and the following features support learning, helping you to advance with confidence: Clear learning outcomes at the beginning of each chapter set out the skills and knowledge you will need to get to grips with the subject Key Facts summaries throughout each chapter allow you to progressively build and consolidate your understanding End-of-chapter summaries provide a useful check-list for each topic Cases and judgments are highlighted to help you find them and add them to your notes quickly Frequent activities and self-test questions are included so you can put your knowledge into practice Sample essay questions with annotated answers prepare you for assessment Glossary of legal terms clarifies important definitions. This edition has been updated to include the most recent updates in case law and criminal and civil procedure as well as more practical pointers and practice tips to further aid putting knowledge into practice.The books in the UNLOCKING THE LAW Series get straight to the point and offer clear and concise coverage of the law, broken down into bite-size sections with regular recaps to boost your confidence. They provide complete coverage of both core and popular optional law modules, presented in an innovative, visual format.

Contract law is a core element of every law degree in England and Wales. Now in its 5th edition, Unlocking Contract Law will help you grasp the main concepts of the subject with ease.Clear learning outcomes at the beginning of each chapter set out the skills and knowledge you will need to get to grips with the subject;Key facts summaries throughout each chapter allow you to progressively build and consolidate your understanding;End-of-chapter summaries provide a useful check-list for each topic;Cases and judgments are highlighted to help you find them and add them to your notes quickly;Frequent activities and self-test questions, plus sample essay and problem questions are included so you can put your knowledge into practice and prepare you for assessment;A brand new ‘critiquing the law’ feature is designed to foster essential critical thinking skills.Containing accessible explanations in a clear and logical structure, the following features support learning, helping you to advance with confidence. This 5th edition has been fully updated throughout to reflect recent developments and changes in the law, including the growing focus on consumer protection within contract law as well as the influence of technology on contracts, including email signatures and online transactions. Unlocking Contract Law is essential reading for all students studying contract law for the first time.

Now in its 8th edition, Unlocking Equity and Trusts will help you grasp the main concepts of this core subject with ease.Containing accessible explanations in a clear and logical structure, the following features provides an excellent foundation for learning and revising:• Clear learning outcomes at the beginning of each chapter set out the skills and knowledge you will need to get to grips with the subject;• Key Facts summaries throughout each chapter allow you to progressively build and consolidate your understanding;• End-of-chapter summaries provide a useful check-list for each topic;• Cases and judgments are highlighted to help you find them and add them to your notes quickly;• Frequent activities and self-test questions and sample essay questions are included so you can put your knowledge into practice and prepare you for assessment;• A brand new ‘critiquing the law’ feature is designed to foster essential critical thinking skills.The 8th edition has been fully updated throughout to reflect recent developments and changes in the law, including significant updates to the chapters on Proprietary Estoppel and Trusts of the Family Home. Unlocking Equity and Trusts is essential reading for all students studying Equity and Trusts for the first time.

Now in its 8th edition, Unlocking Equity and Trusts will help you grasp the main concepts of this core subject with ease.Containing accessible explanations in a clear and logical structure, the following features provides an excellent foundation for learning and revising:• Clear learning outcomes at the beginning of each chapter set out the skills and knowledge you will need to get to grips with the subject;• Key Facts summaries throughout each chapter allow you to progressively build and consolidate your understanding;• End-of-chapter summaries provide a useful check-list for each topic;• Cases and judgments are highlighted to help you find them and add them to your notes quickly;• Frequent activities and self-test questions and sample essay questions are included so you can put your knowledge into practice and prepare you for assessment;• A brand new ‘critiquing the law’ feature is designed to foster essential critical thinking skills.The 8th edition has been fully updated throughout to reflect recent developments and changes in the law, including significant updates to the chapters on Proprietary Estoppel and Trusts of the Family Home. Unlocking Equity and Trusts is essential reading for all students studying Equity and Trusts for the first time.

Unlocking the English Legal System will help you grasp the main concepts of the legal system in England and Wales with ease.Containing accessible explanations in a clear and logical structure, it provides an excellent foundation for learning and revising. Key features include:Clear learning outcomes at the beginning of each chapter set out the skills and knowledge you will need to get to grips with the subjectKey Facts summaries throughout each chapter allow you to progressively build and consolidate your understandingEnd-of-chapter summaries provide a useful checklist for each topicCases and judgments are highlighted to help you find them and add them to your notes quicklyFrequent activities and self-test questions and sample essay questions are included so you can put your knowledge into practice and prepare you for assessmentA new ‘Critiquing the Law’ feature is designed to foster essential critical thinking skillsThe 8th edition has been fully updated throughout to reflect recent developments and changes in the law, including significant updates to the legal implications of the UK’s exit from the European Union and the running of the new Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE). The book is also supported by updated digital learning resources. Part of the Unlocking the Law series, it is essential reading for all core modules on the English Legal System.

Unlocking the English Legal System will help you grasp the main concepts of the legal system in England and Wales with ease.Containing accessible explanations in a clear and logical structure, it provides an excellent foundation for learning and revising. Key features include:Clear learning outcomes at the beginning of each chapter set out the skills and knowledge you will need to get to grips with the subjectKey Facts summaries throughout each chapter allow you to progressively build and consolidate your understandingEnd-of-chapter summaries provide a useful checklist for each topicCases and judgments are highlighted to help you find them and add them to your notes quicklyFrequent activities and self-test questions and sample essay questions are included so you can put your knowledge into practice and prepare you for assessmentA new ‘Critiquing the Law’ feature is designed to foster essential critical thinking skillsThe 8th edition has been fully updated throughout to reflect recent developments and changes in the law, including significant updates to the legal implications of the UK’s exit from the European Union and the running of the new Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE). The book is also supported by updated digital learning resources. Part of the Unlocking the Law series, it is essential reading for all core modules on the English Legal System.

Unlocking Land Law will help you grasp the main concepts of this core subject with ease.Containing accessible explanations in a clear and logical structure, it provides an excellent foundation for learning and revising, and incorporates the following features to support learning:Clear learning outcomes at the beginning of each chapter set out the skills and knowledge you will need to get to grips with the subjectKey Facts summaries throughout each chapter allow you to progressively build and consolidate your understandingEnd-of-chapter summaries provide a useful checklist for each topicCases and judgments are highlighted to help you find them and add them to your notes quicklyFrequent activities and self-test questions and sample essay questions are included so you can put your knowledge into practice and prepare yourself for assessmentA ‘Critiquing the Law’ feature designed to foster essential critical thinking skillsThis 8th edition has been comprehensively updated to include discussion of recent changes and key developments in land law – for example, the chapter on proprietary estoppel has been extensively rewritten to reflect the decision of the Supreme Court in Guest v Guest. This book forms part of the Unlocking the Law series; it is essential reading for all core modules on land law.

Unlocking Land Law will help you grasp the main concepts of this core subject with ease.Containing accessible explanations in a clear and logical structure, it provides an excellent foundation for learning and revising, and incorporates the following features to support learning:Clear learning outcomes at the beginning of each chapter set out the skills and knowledge you will need to get to grips with the subjectKey Facts summaries throughout each chapter allow you to progressively build and consolidate your understandingEnd-of-chapter summaries provide a useful checklist for each topicCases and judgments are highlighted to help you find them and add them to your notes quicklyFrequent activities and self-test questions and sample essay questions are included so you can put your knowledge into practice and prepare yourself for assessmentA ‘Critiquing the Law’ feature designed to foster essential critical thinking skillsThis 8th edition has been comprehensively updated to include discussion of recent changes and key developments in land law – for example, the chapter on proprietary estoppel has been extensively rewritten to reflect the decision of the Supreme Court in Guest v Guest. This book forms part of the Unlocking the Law series; it is essential reading for all core modules on land law.

Unlocking Medical Law and Ethics will help you grasp the main concepts of Medical Law with ease. Containing accessible explanations in clear and precise terms that are easy to understand, it provides an excellent foundation for learning and revising.The information is clearly presented in a logical structure and the following features support learning helping you to advance with confidence:Clear learning outcomes at the beginning of each chapter set out the skills and knowledge you will need to get to grips with the subjectKey Learning Points throughout each chapter allow you to progressively build and consolidate your understandingEnd-of-chapter summaries provide a useful check-list for each topicCases and judgments are highlighted to help you find them and add them to your notes quicklyFrequent activities and self-test questions are included so you can put your knowledge into practiceSample essay questions with annotated answers prepare you for assessmentGlossary of legal terms clarifies important definitionsThis second edition has been updated to include discussion of recent changes and developments within the module, such as updated case law, including: Birmingham Children’s NHS Trust v B 2014 EWHC 531; NHS Foundation Trust v A 2014 EWHC 920; A NHS Trust v DE 2013 EWHC 2562; Re P-M (Parental Order: Payments to Surrogacy Agency) 2013 EWHC 2328; R v Catt (Sarah Louise) 2013 EWCA 1187 and Doogan v Greater Glasgow and Clyde Health Board and others 2013 CSIH 36.The books in the Unlocking the Law Series get straight to the point and offer clear and concise coverage of the law, broken-down into bite-size sections with regular recaps to boost your confidence. They provide complete coverage of both core and popular optional law modules, presented in an innovative, visual format and are supported by a website which offers students a host of additional practice opportunities.Series editors: Jacqueline Martin LLM has over ten years’ experience as a practising barrister and has taught law at all levels. Chris Turner LLM is Senior Lecturer in Law at Wolverhampton University and has taught law at all levels.

Tort law is a core element of every law degree in England and Wales. Unlocking Torts will ensure you grasp the main concepts with ease. This book explains in detailed, yet straightforward, terms: Negligence and negligence related torts including occupiers' liability and employers' liability; Land based torts such as trespass, nuisance and Rylands v Fletcher; Trespass to the person; Defamation and other torts relating to reputation; Economic torts, breach of a statutory duty, vicarious liability, defences and remedies. The fifth edition is fully up to date with key case law including the recent decision of Robinson v Chief Constable of West Yorkshire Police [2018] UKSC and Darnley v Croydon Health Services NHS Trust [2018] UKSC 50 amongst others.The Unlocking the Law series is designed specifically to make the law accessible. Each chapter opens with a list of aims and objectives and contains diagrams to aid learning. Cases and judgments are prominently displayed, as are primary source quotations. Summaries help check your understanding of each chapter, there is a glossary of legal terminology. New features include problem questions with guidance on answering, as well as essay questions and answer plans, plus cases and materials exercises. All titles in the series follow the same formula and include the same features so students can move easily from one subject to another. The series covers all the core subjects required by the Bar Council and the Law Society for entry onto professional qualifications as well as popular option units.

Tort law is a core element of every law degree in England and Wales. Unlocking Torts will ensure you grasp the main concepts with ease. This book explains in detailed, yet straightforward, terms: Negligence and negligence related torts including occupiers' liability and employers' liability; Land based torts such as trespass, nuisance and Rylands v Fletcher; Trespass to the person; Defamation and other torts relating to reputation; Economic torts, breach of a statutory duty, vicarious liability, defences and remedies. The fifth edition is fully up to date with key case law including the recent decision of Robinson v Chief Constable of West Yorkshire Police [2018] UKSC and Darnley v Croydon Health Services NHS Trust [2018] UKSC 50 amongst others.The Unlocking the Law series is designed specifically to make the law accessible. Each chapter opens with a list of aims and objectives and contains diagrams to aid learning. Cases and judgments are prominently displayed, as are primary source quotations. Summaries help check your understanding of each chapter, there is a glossary of legal terminology. New features include problem questions with guidance on answering, as well as essay questions and answer plans, plus cases and materials exercises. All titles in the series follow the same formula and include the same features so students can move easily from one subject to another. The series covers all the core subjects required by the Bar Council and the Law Society for entry onto professional qualifications as well as popular option units.

Contract law is a core element of every law degree in England and Wales. Now in its 5th edition, Unlocking Contract Law will help you grasp the main concepts of the subject with ease.Clear learning outcomes at the beginning of each chapter set out the skills and knowledge you will need to get to grips with the subject;Key facts summaries throughout each chapter allow you to progressively build and consolidate your understanding;End-of-chapter summaries provide a useful check-list for each topic;Cases and judgments are highlighted to help you find them and add them to your notes quickly;Frequent activities and self-test questions, plus sample essay and problem questions are included so you can put your knowledge into practice and prepare you for assessment;A brand new ‘critiquing the law’ feature is designed to foster essential critical thinking skills.Containing accessible explanations in a clear and logical structure, the following features support learning, helping you to advance with confidence. This 5th edition has been fully updated throughout to reflect recent developments and changes in the law, including the growing focus on consumer protection within contract law as well as the influence of technology on contracts, including email signatures and online transactions. Unlocking Contract Law is essential reading for all students studying contract law for the first time.

Unlocking Company Law is the ideal resource for learning and revising Company Law. This 4th edition has been extensively updated, and this, along with its many pedagogical features, makes it the ideal companion for students studying Company Law.Each chapter in the book contains:• aims and objectives;• activities such as self-test questions;• charts of key facts to consolidate your knowledge;• diagrams to aid memory and understanding;• prominently displayed cases and judgments;• chapter summaries;• essay questions with answer plans.In addition, the book features a glossary of legal terminology, making the law more accessible.

Unlocking Legal Learning is an essential textbook for undergraduate students new to legal study. By explaining the different fields of this intricate subject and helping you to develop the skills to engage with it successfully, Unlocking Legal Learning will provide you with an essential foundation for your studies and future career. This third edition is fully up-to-date and incorporates new styles of assessment and learning resources.Support for your studies in Unlocking Legal Learning includes: Detailed information on how to succeed in mooting competitions, coursework, and dissertation assignments Numerous tips on how to take good notes and revise effectively for exams Advice on how to tackle problem-based questions and work well in groups Guidance on how to access and understand legal materials and references in print and online The Unlocking the Law series is designed to make the law accessible and covers all the core subjects required by the Bar Council and the Law Society for entry onto professional qualifications as well as popular option units. The website www.unlockingthelaw.co.uk provides additional resources such as multiple choice questions, key questions and answers and revision mp3s.

For those approaching employment law for the first time, either in the course of an undergraduate or postgraduate elective within a law degree, or as students of business, HRM and allied professions, Unlocking Employment Law will ensure that you grasp the main concepts with ease, providing you with an indispensible foundation in the subject. Including all the latest developments in law, such as the developments relating to the Equality Act 2010, the book explains in detailed, yet straightforward terms: The origins of modern employment lawThe effect of EU membership on UK employment law Institutions and procedure Employment status The contract of employment Restraint of trade Implied terms Statutory employment protections Protection from discrimination Health and safety law Grievances and discipline TUPE transfers Termination of employment Contractual duties of ex-employees Trade Union membership and collective bargaining.The companion website www.unlockingthelaw.co.uk provides supporting resources such as multiple choice questions and updates in law. The Unlocking the Law series is designed specifically to make the law accessible. Each chapter contains:aims and objectivesactivities such as self-test questionskey facts chartsdiagrams

Unlocking Company Law is the ideal resource for learning and revising Company Law. This 4th edition has been extensively updated, and this, along with its many pedagogical features, makes it the ideal companion for students studying Company Law.Each chapter in the book contains:• aims and objectives;• activities such as self-test questions;• charts of key facts to consolidate your knowledge;• diagrams to aid memory and understanding;• prominently displayed cases and judgments;• chapter summaries;• essay questions with answer plans.In addition, the book features a glossary of legal terminology, making the law more accessible.