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Police Review is not needed, 21 Aug 2008
Much better than the old Law Files and you don't need Police Review for a study timetable, there are other OSPRE training providers who also produce one
Don't consider taking the exam without having read these, 26 Sep 2002
I'm really not very keen on sitting the Police promotion examination but with 17 years service I suppose the time has come to think about finally applying myself. So, to study...
If spare time is something you're short of because, let's face it, you've probably got a life that work already gets in the way of, these Manuals are a must for you.
Easy to read and understand they are well structured and contain plenty of relevant case law examples.
The added beauty of them is that the Police Review promotion section is actually structured to work alongside them so you get the benefit of someone else calculating your study programme for you in case you're not up to it yourself.
Now the only excuse for everyone else around you being promoted is you!
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Customer Reviews
Police Review is not needed, 21 Aug 2008
Much better than the old Law Files and you don't need Police Review for a study timetable, there are other OSPRE training providers who also produce one
Don't consider taking the exam without having read these, 26 Sep 2002
I'm really not very keen on sitting the Police promotion examination but with 17 years service I suppose the time has come to think about finally applying myself. So, to study...
If spare time is something you're short of because, let's face it, you've probably got a life that work already gets in the way of, these Manuals are a must for you.
Easy to read and understand they are well structured and contain plenty of relevant case law examples.
The added beauty of them is that the Police Review promotion section is actually structured to work alongside them so you get the benefit of someone else calculating your study programme for you in case you're not up to it yourself.
Now the only excuse for everyone else around you being promoted is you!
Simple to Use, 27 Jul 2004
The pack arrives with a CD and a booklet on what is required. I found the booklet useful in determining what I needed to do and on the CD are all the forms that are required to make up your will. I should imagine the size of your estate will determine how comlex your will could be. For me this will do the job without the professional fees that could be incurred.
Far too basic, 04 Jul 2002
I was very hopeful when I ordered this pack, but very dissapointed when it arrived. The pack comes with a CD which I was expecting to be loaded with files and information, but it only has a total of 272KB of files on the CD !!!
There are three basic will-types included for each of England/Wales and Scotland.
Far too basic, and I don't have a complex requirement.
Clear, Simple and saved me money!, 05 Dec 2001
I have used various Law Pack guides in the past to avoid using Solicitors if I can. My wife and I needed to make our wills, and baulked at the cost quoted by our local solicitor.
For less than a tenner we were able to construct wills exactly as we required, following the excellent instructions. For most people, like us, making a will need not be a complicated business, and this pack is perfect.
You should make a will. I recommend you use this pack.
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Customer Reviews
Police Review is not needed, 21 Aug 2008
Much better than the old Law Files and you don't need Police Review for a study timetable, there are other OSPRE training providers who also produce one
Don't consider taking the exam without having read these, 26 Sep 2002
I'm really not very keen on sitting the Police promotion examination but with 17 years service I suppose the time has come to think about finally applying myself. So, to study...
If spare time is something you're short of because, let's face it, you've probably got a life that work already gets in the way of, these Manuals are a must for you.
Easy to read and understand they are well structured and contain plenty of relevant case law examples.
The added beauty of them is that the Police Review promotion section is actually structured to work alongside them so you get the benefit of someone else calculating your study programme for you in case you're not up to it yourself.
Now the only excuse for everyone else around you being promoted is you!
Simple to Use, 27 Jul 2004
The pack arrives with a CD and a booklet on what is required. I found the booklet useful in determining what I needed to do and on the CD are all the forms that are required to make up your will. I should imagine the size of your estate will determine how comlex your will could be. For me this will do the job without the professional fees that could be incurred.
Far too basic, 04 Jul 2002
I was very hopeful when I ordered this pack, but very dissapointed when it arrived. The pack comes with a CD which I was expecting to be loaded with files and information, but it only has a total of 272KB of files on the CD !!!
There are three basic will-types included for each of England/Wales and Scotland.
Far too basic, and I don't have a complex requirement.
Clear, Simple and saved me money!, 05 Dec 2001
I have used various Law Pack guides in the past to avoid using Solicitors if I can. My wife and I needed to make our wills, and baulked at the cost quoted by our local solicitor.
For less than a tenner we were able to construct wills exactly as we required, following the excellent instructions. For most people, like us, making a will need not be a complicated business, and this pack is perfect.
You should make a will. I recommend you use this pack.
Be careful of wrongly numbered Sections, 16 Jun 2008
Overall this is a pretty good book, just as the other reviewers have said. But, and it's a big but, a few of the critical Section numbers are wrong - such as 38(6), which Moore gives as 37(6). Make sure to double check before you throw them in an essay.
Excellent, 18 Oct 2004
A very good summary of statute and case law in planning. I bought it for my Planning Masters Degree and am still using it as a development control officer. Clear and easy to read.
Practical handbook for English planning law/procedure, 10 Jun 2002
A wealth of expertise takes the reader through a well organised summary of English town and country planning law, up to date at April 2000. Chapter headings include Environmental Impact Assessment, appeals and judicial review, listed buildings and much more besides. A vast array of case law illustrates the points. This subject is complex, the book a true vade mecum.
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Customer Reviews
Police Review is not needed, 21 Aug 2008
Much better than the old Law Files and you don't need Police Review for a study timetable, there are other OSPRE training providers who also produce one
Don't consider taking the exam without having read these, 26 Sep 2002
I'm really not very keen on sitting the Police promotion examination but with 17 years service I suppose the time has come to think about finally applying myself. So, to study...
If spare time is something you're short of because, let's face it, you've probably got a life that work already gets in the way of, these Manuals are a must for you.
Easy to read and understand they are well structured and contain plenty of relevant case law examples.
The added beauty of them is that the Police Review promotion section is actually structured to work alongside them so you get the benefit of someone else calculating your study programme for you in case you're not up to it yourself.
Now the only excuse for everyone else around you being promoted is you!
Simple to Use, 27 Jul 2004
The pack arrives with a CD and a booklet on what is required. I found the booklet useful in determining what I needed to do and on the CD are all the forms that are required to make up your will. I should imagine the size of your estate will determine how comlex your will could be. For me this will do the job without the professional fees that could be incurred.
Far too basic, 04 Jul 2002
I was very hopeful when I ordered this pack, but very dissapointed when it arrived. The pack comes with a CD which I was expecting to be loaded with files and information, but it only has a total of 272KB of files on the CD !!!
There are three basic will-types included for each of England/Wales and Scotland.
Far too basic, and I don't have a complex requirement.
Clear, Simple and saved me money!, 05 Dec 2001
I have used various Law Pack guides in the past to avoid using Solicitors if I can. My wife and I needed to make our wills, and baulked at the cost quoted by our local solicitor.
For less than a tenner we were able to construct wills exactly as we required, following the excellent instructions. For most people, like us, making a will need not be a complicated business, and this pack is perfect.
You should make a will. I recommend you use this pack.
Be careful of wrongly numbered Sections, 16 Jun 2008
Overall this is a pretty good book, just as the other reviewers have said. But, and it's a big but, a few of the critical Section numbers are wrong - such as 38(6), which Moore gives as 37(6). Make sure to double check before you throw them in an essay.
Excellent, 18 Oct 2004
A very good summary of statute and case law in planning. I bought it for my Planning Masters Degree and am still using it as a development control officer. Clear and easy to read.
Practical handbook for English planning law/procedure, 10 Jun 2002
A wealth of expertise takes the reader through a well organised summary of English town and country planning law, up to date at April 2000. Chapter headings include Environmental Impact Assessment, appeals and judicial review, listed buildings and much more besides. A vast array of case law illustrates the points. This subject is complex, the book a true vade mecum.
Not exactly reality, 27 Aug 2008
I suppose this is a good read for those who want a textbook version of reality, but this book aint reality. Im going through a messy divorce as I type and what the book doesnt tell you is how bl**dy slow the whole process is, and the fact that legal aid solicitors take their time and barely do anything for you (forget trying to get any court order or speedy reply or appointment, this is the NHS of law), and how the system screws women who leave abusive men from just about every angle.
I have been to citizens advice bureau, who wasted my time, twice (and it took ages to get through), I have been through 3 solicitors because the first two gave me reckless advice more concerned with costs than helping me with my case, our first mediator was biased in favour of my ex and she mispresented a session to my solicitor deliberately, the list goes on.
Point being, yeah, its a guide, like a guide to childbirth. but the true horror and the knowledge of what divorce with a bitter ex is really like can only be known by going through it.
Domestic abuse? even the police turned on me when I asked them for help.
CSA? they work as slowly as solicitors.
On benefit? Expect to be grilled every turn and its a full time job just keeping your benefit coming in.
Expect to get an injunction if youre on legal aid? not a chance.
oh and the final screw to you - as long as you have an 'interest' in the marital home, you dont qualify for council housing or home share schemes, and selling the marital home can take years so I hope you're happy paying rent.
if you havent left your partner yet, think about it very carefully. my case i am glad i left, but be ready for the s**t to hit the fan and feel totally and utterly without support or rights because that is what the book dont tell u but it is what i am telling you and it is reality.
bw
Useful, 05 Sep 2007
A very clear and simple path through some of the legal stuff in divorce. I read this together with FAMILY COURT HELL by Mark Harris. FAMILY COURT HELL is a story of Britain's Worst Access Case ever, which explicitly details how bad child access cases can become if mother does not want to co operate. By reading both, a [slightly!] clearer picture emerges as to what not to do! Buy both if you can.
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Customer Reviews
Police Review is not needed, 21 Aug 2008
Much better than the old Law Files and you don't need Police Review for a study timetable, there are other OSPRE training providers who also produce one Don't consider taking the exam without having read these, 26 Sep 2002
I'm really not very keen on sitting the Police promotion examination but with 17 years service I suppose the time has come to think about finally applying myself. So, to study... If spare time is something you're short of because, let's face it, you've probably got a life that work already gets in the way of, these Manuals are a must for you. Easy to read and understand they are well structured and contain plenty of relevant case law examples. The added beauty of them is that the Police Review promotion section is actually structured to work alongside them so you get the benefit of someone else calculating your study programme for you in case you're not up to it yourself. Now the only excuse for everyone else around you being promoted is you! Simple to Use, 27 Jul 2004
The pack arrives with a CD and a booklet on what is required. I found the booklet useful in determining what I needed to do and on the CD are all the forms that are required to make up your will. I should imagine the size of your estate will determine how comlex your will could be. For me this will do the job without the professional fees that could be incurred. Far too basic, 04 Jul 2002
I was very hopeful when I ordered this pack, but very dissapointed when it arrived. The pack comes with a CD which I was expecting to be loaded with files and information, but it only has a total of 272KB of files on the CD !!! There are three basic will-types included for each of England/Wales and Scotland. Far too basic, and I don't have a complex requirement. Clear, Simple and saved me money!, 05 Dec 2001
I have used various Law Pack guides in the past to avoid using Solicitors if I can. My wife and I needed to make our wills, and baulked at the cost quoted by our local solicitor. For less than a tenner we were able to construct wills exactly as we required, following the excellent instructions. For most people, like us, making a will need not be a complicated business, and this pack is perfect. You should make a will. I recommend you use this pack. Be careful of wrongly numbered Sections, 16 Jun 2008
Overall this is a pretty good book, just as the other reviewers have said. But, and it's a big but, a few of the critical Section numbers are wrong - such as 38(6), which Moore gives as 37(6). Make sure to double check before you throw them in an essay. Excellent, 18 Oct 2004
A very good summary of statute and case law in planning. I bought it for my Planning Masters Degree and am still using it as a development control officer. Clear and easy to read. Practical handbook for English planning law/procedure, 10 Jun 2002
A wealth of expertise takes the reader through a well organised summary of English town and country planning law, up to date at April 2000. Chapter headings include Environmental Impact Assessment, appeals and judicial review, listed buildings and much more besides. A vast array of case law illustrates the points. This subject is complex, the book a true vade mecum. Not exactly reality, 27 Aug 2008
I suppose this is a good read for those who want a textbook version of reality, but this book aint reality. Im going through a messy divorce as I type and what the book doesnt tell you is how bl**dy slow the whole process is, and the fact that legal aid solicitors take their time and barely do anything for you (forget trying to get any court order or speedy reply or appointment, this is the NHS of law), and how the system screws women who leave abusive men from just about every angle.
I have been to citizens advice bureau, who wasted my time, twice (and it took ages to get through), I have been through 3 solicitors because the first two gave me reckless advice more concerned with costs than helping me with my case, our first mediator was biased in favour of my ex and she mispresented a session to my solicitor deliberately, the list goes on.
Point being, yeah, its a guide, like a guide to childbirth. but the true horror and the knowledge of what divorce with a bitter ex is really like can only be known by going through it.
Domestic abuse? even the police turned on me when I asked them for help.
CSA? they work as slowly as solicitors.
On benefit? Expect to be grilled every turn and its a full time job just keeping your benefit coming in.
Expect to get an injunction if youre on legal aid? not a chance.
oh and the final screw to you - as long as you have an 'interest' in the marital home, you dont qualify for council housing or home share schemes, and selling the marital home can take years so I hope you're happy paying rent.
if you havent left your partner yet, think about it very carefully. my case i am glad i left, but be ready for the s**t to hit the fan and feel totally and utterly without support or rights because that is what the book dont tell u but it is what i am telling you and it is reality.
bw Useful, 05 Sep 2007
A very clear and simple path through some of the legal stuff in divorce. I read this together with FAMILY COURT HELL by Mark Harris. FAMILY COURT HELL is a story of Britain's Worst Access Case ever, which explicitly details how bad child access cases can become if mother does not want to co operate. By reading both, a [slightly!] clearer picture emerges as to what not to do! Buy both if you can. unsuitable for students, 29 May 2007
deep law language used. long unnecessary and confusing explainations when I can just google and get what the book's trying to say in a few words. differing from other books, this book is just all words (no graphical at ALL) - makes the book very dull and boring. worst book to revise for exams especially when you're stressed, just feel like trashing the book away :D - maybe only law students will find it interesting, or some peeps practising in legal field
the book however has a lot of information so..useful for students to refer to for courseworks and assignments A Practical Approach to Landlord & Tenant (4th edition), 10 Mar 2005
I'm new to landlord & tenant law and found this book to be very good. It's clear, easy to read, and easy to understand. Well laid out. Not written like a legal document, unlike other landlord & tenant books I could mention (but won't!!) Excellent reference book for advanced landlord / tenant law, 11 Oct 2001
If you have gone beyond the "Introduction to" books, and need to know the finer detail of "but what happens when..", this book probably covers it. Not for the beginner, but a very useful reference book for letting practitioners. Written in a logical and (fairly) plain-English style, it makes detailed case law comprehensible to the non-legal mind. Very helpful book for anyone involved in letting property, 10 Jul 2001
On the cover this book is pitched mainly at law students or housing advisors, however I would also recommend it to people letting property in the UK, whether on a small or larger scale, and to those owning leaseheld property. If you have your money tied up in property investment, but are not a whizz on landlord and tenant law and so are 'seeking a concise guide to this complex area of the law' then this is a good book to buy. The text is not written as an 'easy peasy consumer guide', as there are other books covering that angle - this is a serious and detailed legal study which begins right at the beginning with the first elements of landlord and tenant law, such as what a tenancy is. If you are landlord or leaseholder intending to visit a solicitor for advice, then it will save you both time and money to consult this book with your questions beforehand. The index is good and will direct you to relevant sections. Then you can turn up at the solicitor's office prepared with a basic but clear understanding of the issues, making your solicitor's life easier and your appointment far more constructive. This book sets out the points of landlord and tenant law in a specific and ordered manner, plus it also communicates the concepts behind the laws - giving the reader an excellent overview.
An excellent book on all relevant legislation and caselaw, 05 Jul 2001
This book was excellent assistance during my Legal Practice Course. I am now a Trainee Solicitor and have used it considerably during my training. It is very practical and easy to use. The book starts off by explaining the basics and the distinction between a lease and a licence and then goes on to deal with creating a tenancy. The book then goes on to look at the obligations in leases - implied and express. The chapters on repair are very useful and look at both contractual obligations and tort obligations. The book also deals with termination of tenacies by both the Landlord and Tenant. The Chapters are broken up into sections and it is a very easy book to follow. This book makes a difficult subject very easy to understand. I would recommend it to anyone who has not done very much Landlord and Tenant work and people who want to get an answer quickly. It is not an extremely detailed book but it is a good starting point and if you cannot get all the answers in the book it will point you in the direction you need to go. It mainly deals with residential tenancies but does have one chapter on business tenancies. It looks at the issues from both a "Landlord" and "Tenant" point of view very well. Definately a must for students and trainee solicitors dealing with Residential tenancies.
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Police Review is not needed, 21 Aug 2008
Much better than the old Law Files and you don't need Police Review for a study timetable, there are other OSPRE training providers who also produce one Don't consider taking the exam without having read these, 26 Sep 2002
I'm really not very keen on sitting the Police promotion examination but with 17 years service I suppose the time has come to think about finally applying myself. So, to study... If spare time is something you're short of because, let's face it, you've probably got a life that work already gets in the way of, these Manuals are a must for you. Easy to read and understand they are well structured and contain plenty of relevant case law examples. The added beauty of them is that the Police Review promotion section is actually structured to work alongside them so you get the benefit of someone else calculating your study programme for you in case you're not up to it yourself. Now the only excuse for everyone else around you being promoted is you! Simple to Use, 27 Jul 2004
The pack arrives with a CD and a booklet on what is required. I found the booklet useful in determining what I needed to do and on the CD are all the forms that are required to make up your will. I should imagine the size of your estate will determine how comlex your will could be. For me this will do the job without the professional fees that could be incurred. Far too basic, 04 Jul 2002
I was very hopeful when I ordered this pack, but very dissapointed when it arrived. The pack comes with a CD which I was expecting to be loaded with files and information, but it only has a total of 272KB of files on the CD !!! There are three basic will-types included for each of England/Wales and Scotland. Far too basic, and I don't have a complex requirement. Clear, Simple and saved me money!, 05 Dec 2001
I have used various Law Pack guides in the past to avoid using Solicitors if I can. My wife and I needed to make our wills, and baulked at the cost quoted by our local solicitor. For less than a tenner we were able to construct wills exactly as we required, following the excellent instructions. For most people, like us, making a will need not be a complicated business, and this pack is perfect. You should make a will. I recommend you use this pack. Be careful of wrongly numbered Sections, 16 Jun 2008
Overall this is a pretty good book, just as the other reviewers have said. But, and it's a big but, a few of the critical Section numbers are wrong - such as 38(6), which Moore gives as 37(6). Make sure to double check before you throw them in an essay. Excellent, 18 Oct 2004
A very good summary of statute and case law in planning. I bought it for my Planning Masters Degree and am still using it as a development control officer. Clear and easy to read. Practical handbook for English planning law/procedure, 10 Jun 2002
A wealth of expertise takes the reader through a well organised summary of English town and country planning law, up to date at April 2000. Chapter headings include Environmental Impact Assessment, appeals and judicial review, listed buildings and much more besides. A vast array of case law illustrates the points. This subject is complex, the book a true vade mecum. Not exactly reality, 27 Aug 2008
I suppose this is a good read for those who want a textbook version of reality, but this book aint reality. Im going through a messy divorce as I type and what the book doesnt tell you is how bl**dy slow the whole process is, and the fact that legal aid solicitors take their time and barely do anything for you (forget trying to get any court order or speedy reply or appointment, this is the NHS of law), and how the system screws women who leave abusive men from just about every angle.
I have been to citizens advice bureau, who wasted my time, twice (and it took ages to get through), I have been through 3 solicitors because the first two gave me reckless advice more concerned with costs than helping me with my case, our first mediator was biased in favour of my ex and she mispresented a session to my solicitor deliberately, the list goes on.
Point being, yeah, its a guide, like a guide to childbirth. but the true horror and the knowledge of what divorce with a bitter ex is really like can only be known by going through it.
Domestic abuse? even the police turned on me when I asked them for help.
CSA? they work as slowly as solicitors.
On benefit? Expect to be grilled every turn and its a full time job just keeping your benefit coming in.
Expect to get an injunction if youre on legal aid? not a chance.
oh and the final screw to you - as long as you have an 'interest' in the marital home, you dont qualify for council housing or home share schemes, and selling the marital home can take years so I hope you're happy paying rent.
if you havent left your partner yet, think about it very carefully. my case i am glad i left, but be ready for the s**t to hit the fan and feel totally and utterly without support or rights because that is what the book dont tell u but it is what i am telling you and it is reality.
bw Useful, 05 Sep 2007
A very clear and simple path through some of the legal stuff in divorce. I read this together with FAMILY COURT HELL by Mark Harris. FAMILY COURT HELL is a story of Britain's Worst Access Case ever, which explicitly details how bad child access cases can become if mother does not want to co operate. By reading both, a [slightly!] clearer picture emerges as to what not to do! Buy both if you can. unsuitable for students, 29 May 2007
deep law language used. long unnecessary and confusing explainations when I can just google and get what the book's trying to say in a few words. differing from other books, this book is just all words (no graphical at ALL) - makes the book very dull and boring. worst book to revise for exams especially when you're stressed, just feel like trashing the book away :D - maybe only law students will find it interesting, or some peeps practising in legal field
the book however has a lot of information so..useful for students to refer to for courseworks and assignments A Practical Approach to Landlord & Tenant (4th edition), 10 Mar 2005
I'm new to landlord & tenant law and found this book to be very good. It's clear, easy to read, and easy to understand. Well laid out. Not written like a legal document, unlike other landlord & tenant books I could mention (but won't!!) Excellent reference book for advanced landlord / tenant law, 11 Oct 2001
If you have gone beyond the "Introduction to" books, and need to know the finer detail of "but what happens when..", this book probably covers it. Not for the beginner, but a very useful reference book for letting practitioners. Written in a logical and (fairly) plain-English style, it makes detailed case law comprehensible to the non-legal mind. Very helpful book for anyone involved in letting property, 10 Jul 2001
On the cover this book is pitched mainly at law students or housing advisors, however I would also recommend it to people letting property in the UK, whether on a small or larger scale, and to those owning leaseheld property. If you have your money tied up in property investment, but are not a whizz on landlord and tenant law and so are 'seeking a concise guide to this complex area of the law' then this is a good book to buy. The text is not written as an 'easy peasy consumer guide', as there are other books covering that angle - this is a serious and detailed legal study which begins right at the beginning with the first elements of landlord and tenant law, such as what a tenancy is. If you are landlord or leaseholder intending to visit a solicitor for advice, then it will save you both time and money to consult this book with your questions beforehand. The index is good and will direct you to relevant sections. Then you can turn up at the solicitor's office prepared with a basic but clear understanding of the issues, making your solicitor's life easier and your appointment far more constructive. This book sets out the points of landlord and tenant law in a specific and ordered manner, plus it also communicates the concepts behind the laws - giving the reader an excellent overview.
An excellent book on all relevant legislation and caselaw, 05 Jul 2001
This book was excellent assistance during my Legal Practice Course. I am now a Trainee Solicitor and have used it considerably during my training. It is very practical and easy to use. The book starts off by explaining the basics and the distinction between a lease and a licence and then goes on to deal with creating a tenancy. The book then goes on to look at the obligations in leases - implied and express. The chapters on repair are very useful and look at both contractual obligations and tort obligations. The book also deals with termination of tenacies by both the Landlord and Tenant. The Chapters are broken up into sections and it is a very easy book to follow. This book makes a difficult subject very easy to understand. I would recommend it to anyone who has not done very much Landlord and Tenant work and people who want to get an answer quickly. It is not an extremely detailed book but it is a good starting point and if you cannot get all the answers in the book it will point you in the direction you need to go. It mainly deals with residential tenancies but does have one chapter on business tenancies. It looks at the issues from both a "Landlord" and "Tenant" point of view very well. Definately a must for students and trainee solicitors dealing with Residential tenancies.
Brief encounter, 01 May 2005
I am an HR practitioner who, although not wishing to read through reams of statutes on employment law, does need to be aware of a detailed amount of information relating to existing and new legislation and the implications for the business. In my review of this book, perhaps because of my previous law degree experience, I consider this book to be scarce in its detail provided. It does not provide a significant enough amount of information and there are many important topics (e.g. TUPE) which are acknowledged by the author to be beyond the scope of this book. I think, had I known this, I probably would not have bought the book, as some of the key areas of employment law for practitioners are about handling change at the moment. Having said that, for any individuals who want to be able to skim an overview of current legal practice and some of the key statutes likely to affect their workplace, it is a useful introduction. But in order to be able to write policies, for example, I personally feel a wider grounding in employment law would be needed, and this book does not provide that level of detail.
Simple, yet informative, 20 Sep 2004
This is a great book for anybody who would like to gain some base knowledge in employment law, or for anyone who wants an easy reference book.
There is no mumbo jumbo and it is easy to understand.
A must for any small business, or someone who is thinking of starting their own business.
UK focused, 23 Sep 2003
The book gives a very good summary of the most important issues faced by HR professionals in the UK. There are a few references to EU law but potential buyers should know that this a UK focused book.
Fantastic book with excellent features., 25 Oct 2002
This is a fantastic guide to employment law. It goes into a considerable amount of detail on each topic, while also making it easy and enjoyable. It covers a wide range of topics including contracts, tribunals, minimum wages, grievance procedures and tax. A fantastic guide for students as well as employers. It has example letters to show the information clearly, and bullet points throughout making it easier and more memorable to read. It also includes the dates in which the law was made. Also the chapters that the book is divided into are structured, which is very helpful if you are reading the whole book at once as it makes it more simple to understand. A fantastic buy...which I would highly recommend.
Sensible and Straightforward, 11 Sep 2002
This is the book that I come back to again and again. It is well laid-out and sensible. There are no hoops to go through, in terms of understanding different processes, and plenty of samples to follow if you need them. It is a very valuable quick reference guide too - especially useful for busy HR practitioners.
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Customer Reviews
Police Review is not needed, 21 Aug 2008
Much better than the old Law Files and you don't need Police Review for a study timetable, there are other OSPRE training providers who also produce one Don't consider taking the exam without having read these, 26 Sep 2002
I'm really not very keen on sitting the Police promotion examination but with 17 years service I suppose the time has come to think about finally applying myself. So, to study... If spare time is something you're short of because, let's face it, you've probably got a life that work already gets in the way of, these Manuals are a must for you. Easy to read and understand they are well structured and contain plenty of relevant case law examples. The added beauty of them is that the Police Review promotion section is actually structured to work alongside them so you get the benefit of someone else calculating your study programme for you in case you're not up to it yourself. Now the only excuse for everyone else around you being promoted is you! Simple to Use, 27 Jul 2004
The pack arrives with a CD and a booklet on what is required. I found the booklet useful in determining what I needed to do and on the CD are all the forms that are required to make up your will. I should imagine the size of your estate will determine how comlex your will could be. For me this will do the job without the professional fees that could be incurred. Far too basic, 04 Jul 2002
I was very hopeful when I ordered this pack, but very dissapointed when it arrived. The pack comes with a CD which I was expecting to be loaded with files and information, but it only has a total of 272KB of files on the CD !!! There are three basic will-types included for each of England/Wales and Scotland. Far too basic, and I don't have a complex requirement. Clear, Simple and saved me money!, 05 Dec 2001
I have used various Law Pack guides in the past to avoid using Solicitors if I can. My wife and I needed to make our wills, and baulked at the cost quoted by our local solicitor. For less than a tenner we were able to construct wills exactly as we required, following the excellent instructions. For most people, like us, making a will need not be a complicated business, and this pack is perfect. You should make a will. I recommend you use this pack. Be careful of wrongly numbered Sections, 16 Jun 2008
Overall this is a pretty good book, just as the other reviewers have said. But, and it's a big but, a few of the critical Section numbers are wrong - such as 38(6), which Moore gives as 37(6). Make sure to double check before you throw them in an essay. Excellent, 18 Oct 2004
A very good summary of statute and case law in planning. I bought it for my Planning Masters Degree and am still using it as a development control officer. Clear and easy to read. Practical handbook for English planning law/procedure, 10 Jun 2002
A wealth of expertise takes the reader through a well organised summary of English town and country planning law, up to date at April 2000. Chapter headings include Environmental Impact Assessment, appeals and judicial review, listed buildings and much more besides. A vast array of case law illustrates the points. This subject is complex, the book a true vade mecum. Not exactly reality, 27 Aug 2008
I suppose this is a good read for those who want a textbook version of reality, but this book aint reality. Im going through a messy divorce as I type and what the book doesnt tell you is how bl**dy slow the whole process is, and the fact that legal aid solicitors take their time and barely do anything for you (forget trying to get any court order or speedy reply or appointment, this is the NHS of law), and how the system screws women who leave abusive men from just about every angle.
I have been to citizens advice bureau, who wasted my time, twice (and it took ages to get through), I have been through 3 solicitors because the first two gave me reckless advice more concerned with costs than helping me with my case, our first mediator was biased in favour of my ex and she mispresented a session to my solicitor deliberately, the list goes on.
Point being, yeah, its a guide, like a guide to childbirth. but the true horror and the knowledge of what divorce with a bitter ex is really like can only be known by going through it.
Domestic abuse? even the police turned on me when I asked them for help.
CSA? they work as slowly as solicitors.
On benefit? Expect to be grilled every turn and its a full time job just keeping your benefit coming in.
Expect to get an injunction if youre on legal aid? not a chance.
oh and the final screw to you - as long as you have an 'interest' in the marital home, you dont qualify for council housing or home share schemes, and selling the marital home can take years so I hope you're happy paying rent.
if you havent left your partner yet, think about it very carefully. my case i am glad i left, but be ready for the s**t to hit the fan and feel totally and utterly without support or rights because that is what the book dont tell u but it is what i am telling you and it is reality.
bw Useful, 05 Sep 2007
A very clear and simple path through some of the legal stuff in divorce. I read this together with FAMILY COURT HELL by Mark Harris. FAMILY COURT HELL is a story of Britain's Worst Access Case ever, which explicitly details how bad child access cases can become if mother does not want to co operate. By reading both, a [slightly!] clearer picture emerges as to what not to do! Buy both if you can. unsuitable for students, 29 May 2007
deep law language used. long unnecessary and confusing explainations when I can just google and get what the book's trying to say in a few words. differing from other books, this book is just all words (no graphical at ALL) - makes the book very dull and boring. worst book to revise for exams especially when you're stressed, just feel like trashing the book away :D - maybe only law students will find it interesting, or some peeps practising in legal field
the book however has a lot of information so..useful for students to refer to for courseworks and assignments A Practical Approach to Landlord & Tenant (4th edition), 10 Mar 2005
I'm new to landlord & tenant law and found this book to be very good. It's clear, easy to read, and easy to understand. Well laid out. Not written like a legal document, unlike other landlord & tenant books I could mention (but won't!!) Excellent reference book for advanced landlord / tenant law, 11 Oct 2001
If you have gone beyond the "Introduction to" books, and need to know the finer detail of "but what happens when..", this book probably covers it. Not for the beginner, but a very useful reference book for letting practitioners. Written in a logical and (fairly) plain-English style, it makes detailed case law comprehensible to the non-legal mind. Very helpful book for anyone involved in letting property, 10 Jul 2001
On the cover this book is pitched mainly at law students or housing advisors, however I would also recommend it to people letting property in the UK, whether on a small or larger scale, and to those owning leaseheld property. If you have your money tied up in property investment, but are not a whizz on landlord and tenant law and so are 'seeking a concise guide to this complex area of the law' then this is a good book to buy. The text is not written as an 'easy peasy consumer guide', as there are other books covering that angle - this is a serious and detailed legal study which begins right at the beginning with the first elements of landlord and tenant law, such as what a tenancy is. If you are landlord or leaseholder intending to visit a solicitor for advice, then it will save you both time and money to consult this book with your questions beforehand. The index is good and will direct you to relevant sections. Then you can turn up at the solicitor's office prepared with a basic but clear understanding of the issues, making your solicitor's life easier and your appointment far more constructive. This book sets out the points of landlord and tenant law in a specific and ordered manner, plus it also communicates the concepts behind the laws - giving the reader an excellent overview.
An excellent book on all relevant legislation and caselaw, 05 Jul 2001
This book was excellent assistance during my Legal Practice Course. I am now a Trainee Solicitor and have used it considerably during my training. It is very practical and easy to use. The book starts off by explaining the basics and the distinction between a lease and a licence and then goes on to deal with creating a tenancy. The book then goes on to look at the obligations in leases - implied and express. The chapters on repair are very useful and look at both contractual obligations and tort obligations. The book also deals with termination of tenacies by both the Landlord and Tenant. The Chapters are broken up into sections and it is a very easy book to follow. This book makes a difficult subject very easy to understand. I would recommend it to anyone who has not done very much Landlord and Tenant work and people who want to get an answer quickly. It is not an extremely detailed book but it is a good starting point and if you cannot get all the answers in the book it will point you in the direction you need to go. It mainly deals with residential tenancies but does have one chapter on business tenancies. It looks at the issues from both a "Landlord" and "Tenant" point of view very well. Definately a must for students and trainee solicitors dealing with Residential tenancies.
Brief encounter, 01 May 2005
I am an HR practitioner who, although not wishing to read through reams of statutes on employment law, does need to be aware of a detailed amount of information relating to existing and new legislation and the implications for the business. In my review of this book, perhaps because of my previous law degree experience, I consider this book to be scarce in its detail provided. It does not provide a significant enough amount of information and there are many important topics (e.g. TUPE) which are acknowledged by the author to be beyond the scope of this book. I think, had I known this, I probably would not have bought the book, as some of the key areas of employment law for practitioners are about handling change at the moment. Having said that, for any individuals who want to be able to skim an overview of current legal practice and some of the key statutes likely to affect their workplace, it is a useful introduction. But in order to be able to write policies, for example, I personally feel a wider grounding in employment law would be needed, and this book does not provide that level of detail.
Simple, yet informative, 20 Sep 2004
This is a great book for anybody who would like to gain some base knowledge in employment law, or for anyone who wants an easy reference book.
There is no mumbo jumbo and it is easy to understand.
A must for any small business, or someone who is thinking of starting their own business.
UK focused, 23 Sep 2003
The book gives a very good summary of the most important issues faced by HR professionals in the UK. There are a few references to EU law but potential buyers should know that this a UK focused book.
Fantastic book with excellent features., 25 Oct 2002
This is a fantastic guide to employment law. It goes into a considerable amount of detail on each topic, while also making it easy and enjoyable. It covers a wide range of topics including contracts, tribunals, minimum wages, grievance procedures and tax. A fantastic guide for students as well as employers. It has example letters to show the information clearly, and bullet points throughout making it easier and more memorable to read. It also includes the dates in which the law was made. Also the chapters that the book is divided into are structured, which is very helpful if you are reading the whole book at once as it makes it more simple to understand. A fantastic buy...which I would highly recommend.
Sensible and Straightforward, 11 Sep 2002
This is the book that I come back to again and again. It is well laid-out and sensible. There are no hoops to go through, in terms of understanding different processes, and plenty of samples to follow if you need them. It is a very valuable quick reference guide too - especially useful for busy HR practitioners.
Very clear and easy to follow, 31 Jan 2008
I'm really impressed that someone has taken such a daunting and legal subject and managed to explain it in a way that anyone can understand. Whether you're writing your own will, or sorting out the affairs of someone else, I don't think you could find a clearer book on the subject.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW, 14 Aug 2005
This is the best and most informative book in these three fields. I bought this along with the which?guide and this is far better. I am currently taking an estate through probate and this book is proving invaluable.
I only knew a little about probate and found this easy to use informative guide both accessible and written in plain English.
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Customer Reviews
Police Review is not needed, 21 Aug 2008
Much better than the old Law Files and you don't need Police Review for a study timetable, there are other OSPRE training providers who also produce one Don't consider taking the exam without having read these, 26 Sep 2002
I'm really not very keen on sitting the Police promotion examination but with 17 years service I suppose the time has come to think about finally applying myself. So, to study... If spare time is something you're short of because, let's face it, you've probably got a life that work already gets in the way of, these Manuals are a must for you. Easy to read and understand they are well structured and contain plenty of relevant case law examples. The added beauty of them is that the Police Review promotion section is actually structured to work alongside them so you get the benefit of someone else calculating your study programme for you in case you're not up to it yourself. Now the only excuse for everyone else around you being promoted is you! Simple to Use, 27 Jul 2004
The pack arrives with a CD and a booklet on what is required. I found the booklet useful in determining what I needed to do and on the CD are all the forms that are required to make up your will. I should imagine the size of your estate will determine how comlex your will could be. For me this will do the job without the professional fees that could be incurred. Far too basic, 04 Jul 2002
I was very hopeful when I ordered this pack, but very dissapointed when it arrived. The pack comes with a CD which I was expecting to be loaded with files and information, but it only has a total of 272KB of files on the CD !!! There are three basic will-types included for each of England/Wales and Scotland. Far too basic, and I don't have a complex requirement. Clear, Simple and saved me money!, 05 Dec 2001
I have used various Law Pack guides in the past to avoid using Solicitors if I can. My wife and I needed to make our wills, and baulked at the cost quoted by our local solicitor. For less than a tenner we were able to construct wills exactly as we required, following the excellent instructions. For most people, like us, making a will need not be a complicated business, and this pack is perfect. You should make a will. I recommend you use this pack. Be careful of wrongly numbered Sections, 16 Jun 2008
Overall this is a pretty good book, just as the other reviewers have said. But, and it's a big but, a few of the critical Section numbers are wrong - such as 38(6), which Moore gives as 37(6). Make sure to double check before you throw them in an essay. Excellent, 18 Oct 2004
A very good summary of statute and case law in planning. I bought it for my Planning Masters Degree and am still using it as a development control officer. Clear and easy to read. Practical handbook for English planning law/procedure, 10 Jun 2002
A wealth of expertise takes the reader through a well organised summary of English town and country planning law, up to date at April 2000. Chapter headings include Environmental Impact Assessment, appeals and judicial review, listed buildings and much more besides. A vast array of case law illustrates the points. This subject is complex, the book a true vade mecum. Not exactly reality, 27 Aug 2008
I suppose this is a good read for those who want a textbook version of reality, but this book aint reality. Im going through a messy divorce as I type and what the book doesnt tell you is how bl**dy slow the whole process is, and the fact that legal aid solicitors take their time and barely do anything for you (forget trying to get any court order or speedy reply or appointment, this is the NHS of law), and how the system screws women who leave abusive men from just about every angle.
I have been to citizens advice bureau, who wasted my time, twice (and it took ages to get through), I have been through 3 solicitors because the first two gave me reckless advice more concerned with costs than helping me with my case, our first mediator was biased in favour of my ex and she mispresented a session to my solicitor deliberately, the list goes on.
Point being, yeah, its a guide, like a guide to childbirth. but the true horror and the knowledge of what divorce with a bitter ex is really like can only be known by going through it.
Domestic abuse? even the police turned on me when I asked them for help.
CSA? they work as slowly as solicitors.
On benefit? Expect to be grilled every turn and its a full time job just keeping your benefit coming in.
Expect to get an injunction if youre on legal aid? not a chance.
oh and the final screw to you - as long as you have an 'interest' in the marital home, you dont qualify for council housing or home share schemes, and selling the marital home can take years so I hope you're happy paying rent.
if you havent left your partner yet, think about it very carefully. my case i am glad i left, but be ready for the s**t to hit the fan and feel totally and utterly without support or rights because that is what the book dont tell u but it is what i am telling you and it is reality.
bw Useful, 05 Sep 2007
A very clear and simple path through some of the legal stuff in divorce. I read this together with FAMILY COURT HELL by Mark Harris. FAMILY COURT HELL is a story of Britain's Worst Access Case ever, which explicitly details how bad child access cases can become if mother does not want to co operate. By reading both, a [slightly!] clearer picture emerges as to what not to do! Buy both if you can. unsuitable for students, 29 May 2007
deep law language used. long unnecessary and confusing explainations when I can just google and get what the book's trying to say in a few words. differing from other books, this book is just all words (no graphical at ALL) - makes the book very dull and boring. worst book to revise for exams especially when you're stressed, just feel like trashing the book away :D - maybe only law students will find it interesting, or some peeps practising in legal field
the book however has a lot of information so..useful for students to refer to for courseworks and assignments A Practical Approach to Landlord & Tenant (4th edition), 10 Mar 2005
I'm new to landlord & tenant law and found this book to be very good. It's clear, easy to read, and easy to understand. Well laid out. Not written like a legal document, unlike other landlord & tenant books I could mention (but won't!!) Excellent reference book for advanced landlord / tenant law, 11 Oct 2001
If you have gone beyond the "Introduction to" books, and need to know the finer detail of "but what happens when..", this book probably covers it. Not for the beginner, but a very useful reference book for letting practitioners. Written in a logical and (fairly) plain-English style, it makes detailed case law comprehensible to the non-legal mind. Very helpful book for anyone involved in letting property, 10 Jul 2001
On the cover this book is pitched mainly at law students or housing advisors, however I would also recommend it to people letting property in the UK, whether on a small or larger scale, and to those owning leaseheld property. If you have your money tied up in property investment, but are not a whizz on landlord and tenant law and so are 'seeking a concise guide to this complex area of the law' then this is a good book to buy. The text is not written as an 'easy peasy consumer guide', as there are other books covering that angle - this is a serious and detailed legal study which begins right at the beginning with the first elements of landlord and tenant law, such as what a tenancy is. If you are landlord or leaseholder intending to visit a solicitor for advice, then it will save you both time and money to consult this book with your questions beforehand. The index is good and will direct you to relevant sections. Then you can turn up at the solicitor's office prepared with a basic but clear understanding of the issues, making your solicitor's life easier and your appointment far more constructive. This book sets out the points of landlord and tenant law in a specific and ordered manner, plus it also communicates the concepts behind the laws - giving the reader an excellent overview.
An excellent book on all relevant legislation and caselaw, 05 Jul 2001
This book was excellent assistance during my Legal Practice Course. I am now a Trainee Solicitor and have used it considerably during my training. It is very practical and easy to use. The book starts off by explaining the basics and the distinction between a lease and a licence and then goes on to deal with creating a tenancy. The book then goes on to look at the obligations in leases - implied and express. The chapters on repair are very useful and look at both contractual obligations and tort obligations. The book also deals with termination of tenacies by both the Landlord and Tenant. The Chapters are broken up into sections and it is a very easy book to follow. This book makes a difficult subject very easy to understand. I would recommend it to anyone who has not done very much Landlord and Tenant work and people who want to get an answer quickly. It is not an extremely detailed book but it is a good starting point and if you cannot get all the answers in the book it will point you in the direction you need to go. It mainly deals with residential tenancies but does have one chapter on business tenancies. It looks at the issues from both a "Landlord" and "Tenant" point of view very well. Definately a must for students and trainee solicitors dealing with Residential tenancies.
Brief encounter, 01 May 2005
I am an HR practitioner who, although not wishing to read through reams of statutes on employment law, does need to be aware of a detailed amount of information relating to existing and new legislation and the implications for the business. In my review of this book, perhaps because of my previous law degree experience, I consider this book to be scarce in its detail provided. It does not provide a significant enough amount of information and there are many important topics (e.g. TUPE) which are acknowledged by the author to be beyond the scope of this book. I think, had I known this, I probably would not have bought the book, as some of the key areas of employment law for practitioners are about handling change at the moment. Having said that, for any individuals who want to be able to skim an overview of current legal practice and some of the key statutes likely to affect their workplace, it is a useful introduction. But in order to be able to write policies, for example, I personally feel a wider grounding in employment law would be needed, and this book does not provide that level of detail.
Simple, yet informative, 20 Sep 2004
This is a great book for anybody who would like to gain some base knowledge in employment law, or for anyone who wants an easy reference book.
There is no mumbo jumbo and it is easy to understand.
A must for any small business, or someone who is thinking of starting their own business.
UK focused, 23 Sep 2003
The book gives a very good summary of the most important issues faced by HR professionals in the UK. There are a few references to EU law but potential buyers should know that this a UK focused book.
Fantastic book with excellent features., 25 Oct 2002
This is a fantastic guide to employment law. It goes into a considerable amount of detail on each topic, while also making it easy and enjoyable. It covers a wide range of topics including contracts, tribunals, minimum wages, grievance procedures and tax. A fantastic guide for students as well as employers. It has example letters to show the information clearly, and bullet points throughout making it easier and more memorable to read. It also includes the dates in which the law was made. Also the chapters that the book is divided into are structured, which is very helpful if you are reading the whole book at once as it makes it more simple to understand. A fantastic buy...which I would highly recommend.
Sensible and Straightforward, 11 Sep 2002
This is the book that I come back to again and again. It is well laid-out and sensible. There are no hoops to go through, in terms of understanding different processes, and plenty of samples to follow if you need them. It is a very valuable quick reference guide too - especially useful for busy HR practitioners.
Very clear and easy to follow, 31 Jan 2008
I'm really impressed that someone has taken such a daunting and legal subject and managed to explain it in a way that anyone can understand. Whether you're writing your own will, or sorting out the affairs of someone else, I don't think you could find a clearer book on the subject.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW, 14 Aug 2005
This is the best and most informative book in these three fields. I bought this along with the which?guide and this is far better. I am currently taking an estate through probate and this book is proving invaluable.
I only knew a little about probate and found this easy to use informative guide both accessible and written in plain English.
Easily accessible reference guide, 28 Dec 2005
A potentially dry subject matter dealt with simply and effectively. This book won't nessessarily encourage you to become a company secretary (so many forms to fill out), but it will give you an insight and simple guide to the duties. I would recommend this for any first time company secretary. Having read it myself it was an eye opener to what a person performing this role has and ought to do in order to ensure their company is well run and compliant with the law.
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Customer Reviews
Police Review is not needed, 21 Aug 2008
Much better than the old Law Files and you don't need Police Review for a study timetable, there are other OSPRE training providers who also produce one Don't consider taking the exam without having read these, 26 Sep 2002
I'm really not very keen on sitting the Police promotion examination but with 17 years service I suppose the time has come to think about finally applying myself. So, to study... If spare time is something you're short of because, let's face it, you've probably got a life that work already gets in the way of, these Manuals are a must for you. Easy to read and understand they are well structured and contain plenty of relevant case law examples. The added beauty of them is that the Police Review promotion section is actually structured to work alongside them so you get the benefit of someone else calculating your study programme for you in case you're not up to it yourself. Now the only excuse for everyone else around you being promoted is you! Simple to Use, 27 Jul 2004
The pack arrives with a CD and a booklet on what is required. I found the booklet useful in determining what I needed to do and on the CD are all the forms that are required to make up your will. I should imagine the size of your estate will determine how comlex your will could be. For me this will do the job without the professional fees that could be incurred. Far too basic, 04 Jul 2002
I was very hopeful when I ordered this pack, but very dissapointed when it arrived. The pack comes with a CD which I was expecting to be loaded with files and information, but it only has a total of 272KB of files on the CD !!! There are three basic will-types included for each of England/Wales and Scotland. Far too basic, and I don't have a complex requirement. Clear, Simple and saved me money!, 05 Dec 2001
I have used various Law Pack guides in the past to avoid using Solicitors if I can. My wife and I needed to make our wills, and baulked at the cost quoted by our local solicitor. For less than a tenner we were able to construct wills exactly as we required, following the excellent instructions. For most people, like us, making a will need not be a complicated business, and this pack is perfect. You should make a will. I recommend you use this pack. Be careful of wrongly numbered Sections, 16 Jun 2008
Overall this is a pretty good book, just as the other reviewers have said. But, and it's a big but, a few of the critical Section numbers are wrong - such as 38(6), which Moore gives as 37(6). Make sure to double check before you throw them in an essay. Excellent, 18 Oct 2004
A very good summary of statute and case law in planning. I bought it for my Planning Masters Degree and am still using it as a development control officer. Clear and easy to read. Practical handbook for English planning law/procedure, 10 Jun 2002
A wealth of expertise takes the reader through a well organised summary of English town and country planning law, up to date at April 2000. Chapter headings include Environmental Impact Assessment, appeals and judicial review, listed buildings and much more besides. A vast array of case law illustrates the points. This subject is complex, the book a true vade mecum. Not exactly reality, 27 Aug 2008
I suppose this is a good read for those who want a textbook version of reality, but this book aint reality. Im going through a messy divorce as I type and what the book doesnt tell you is how bl**dy slow the whole process is, and the fact that legal aid solicitors take their time and barely do anything for you (forget trying to get any court order or speedy reply or appointment, this is the NHS of law), and how the system screws women who leave abusive men from just about every angle.
I have been to citizens advice bureau, who wasted my time, twice (and it took ages to get through), I have been through 3 solicitors because the first two gave me reckless advice more concerned with costs than helping me with my case, our first mediator was biased in favour of my ex and she mispresented a session to my solicitor deliberately, the list goes on.
Point being, yeah, its a guide, like a guide to childbirth. but the true horror and the knowledge of what divorce with a bitter ex is really like can only be known by going through it.
Domestic abuse? even the police turned on me when I asked them for help.
CSA? they work as slowly as solicitors.
On benefit? Expect to be grilled every turn and its a full time job just keeping your benefit coming in.
Expect to get an injunction if youre on legal aid? not a chance.
oh and the final screw to you - as long as you have an 'interest' in the marital home, you dont qualify for council housing or home share schemes, and selling the marital home can take years so I hope you're happy paying rent.
if you havent left your partner yet, think about it very carefully. my case i am glad i left, but be ready for the s**t to hit the fan and feel totally and utterly without support or rights because that is what the book dont tell u but it is what i am telling you and it is reality.
bw Useful, 05 Sep 2007
A very clear and simple path through some of the legal stuff in divorce. I read this together with FAMILY COURT HELL by Mark Harris. FAMILY COURT HELL is a story of Britain's Worst Access Case ever, which explicitly details how bad child access cases can become if mother does not want to co operate. By reading both, a [slightly!] clearer picture emerges as to what not to do! Buy both if you can. unsuitable for students, 29 May 2007
deep law language used. long unnecessary and confusing explainations when I can just google and get what the book's trying to say in a few words. differing from other books, this book is just all words (no graphical at ALL) - makes the book very dull and boring. worst book to revise for exams especially when you're stressed, just feel like trashing the book away :D - maybe only law students will find it interesting, or some peeps practising in legal field
the book however has a lot of information so..useful for students to refer to for courseworks and assignments A Practical Approach to Landlord & Tenant (4th edition), 10 Mar 2005
I'm new to landlord & tenant law and found this book to be very good. It's clear, easy to read, and easy to understand. Well laid out. Not written like a legal document, unlike other landlord & tenant books I could mention (but won't!!) Excellent reference book for advanced landlord / tenant law, 11 Oct 2001
If you have gone beyond the "Introduction to" books, and need to know the finer detail of "but what happens when..", this book probably covers it. Not for the beginner, but a very useful reference book for letting practitioners. Written in a logical and (fairly) plain-English style, it makes detailed case law comprehensible to the non-legal mind. Very helpful book for anyone involved in letting property, 10 Jul 2001
On the cover this book is pitched mainly at law students or housing advisors, however I would also recommend it to people letting property in the UK, whether on a small or larger scale, and to those owning leaseheld property. If you have your money tied up in property investment, but are not a whizz on landlord and tenant law and so are 'seeking a concise guide to this complex area of the law' then this is a good book to buy. The text is not written as an 'easy peasy consumer guide', as there are other books covering that angle - this is a serious and detailed legal study which begins right at the beginning with the first elements of landlord and tenant law, such as what a tenancy is. If you are landlord or leaseholder intending to visit a solicitor for advice, then it will save you both time and money to consult this book with your questions beforehand. The index is good and will direct you to relevant sections. Then you can turn up at the solicitor's office prepared with a basic but clear understanding of the issues, making your solicitor's life easier and your appointment far more constructive. This book sets out the points of landlord and tenant law in a specific and ordered manner, plus it also communicates the concepts behind the laws - giving the reader an excellent overview.
An excellent book on all relevant legislation and caselaw, 05 Jul 2001
This book was excellent assistance during my Legal Practice Course. I am now a Trainee Solicitor and have used it considerably during my training. It is very practical and easy to use. The book starts off by explaining the basics and the distinction between a lease and a licence and then goes on to deal with creating a tenancy. The book then goes on to look at the obligations in leases - implied and express. The chapters on repair are very useful and look at both contractual obligations and tort obligations. The book also deals with termination of tenacies by both the Landlord and Tenant. The Chapters are broken up into sections and it is a very easy book to follow. This book makes a difficult subject very easy to understand. I would recommend it to anyone who has not done very much Landlord and Tenant work and people who want to get an answer quickly. It is not an extremely detailed book but it is a good starting point and if you cannot get all the answers in the book it will point you in the direction you need to go. It mainly deals with residential tenancies but does have one chapter on business tenancies. It looks at the issues from both a "Landlord" and "Tenant" point of view very well. Definately a must for students and trainee solicitors dealing with Residential tenancies.
Brief encounter, 01 May 2005
I am an HR practitioner who, although not wishing to read through reams of statutes on employment law, does need to be aware of a detailed amount of information relating to existing and new legislation and the implications for the business. In my review of this book, perhaps because of my previous law degree experience, I consider this book to be scarce in its detail provided. It does not provide a significant enough amount of information and there are many important topics (e.g. TUPE) which are acknowledged by the author to be beyond the scope of this book. I think, had I known this, I probably would not have bought the book, as some of the key areas of employment law for practitioners are about handling change at the moment. Having said that, for any individuals who want to be able to skim an overview of current legal practice and some of the key statutes likely to affect their workplace, it is a useful introduction. But in order to be able to write policies, for example, I personally feel a wider grounding in employment law would be needed, and this book does not provide that level of detail.
Simple, yet informative, 20 Sep 2004
This is a great book for anybody who would like to gain some base knowledge in employment law, or for anyone who wants an easy reference book.
There is no mumbo jumbo and it is easy to understand.
A must for any small business, or someone who is thinking of starting their own business.
UK focused, 23 Sep 2003
The book gives a very good summary of the most important issues faced by HR professionals in the UK. There are a few references to EU law but potential buyers should know that this a UK focused book.
Fantastic book with excellent features., 25 Oct 2002
This is a fantastic guide to employment law. It goes into a considerable amount of detail on each topic, while also making it easy and enjoyable. It covers a wide range of topics including contracts, tribunals, minimum wages, grievance procedures and tax. A fantastic guide for students as well as employers. It has example letters to show the information clearly, and bullet points throughout making it easier and more memorable to read. It also includes the dates in which the law was made. Also the chapters that the book is divided into are structured, which is very helpful if you are reading the whole book at once as it makes it more simple to understand. A fantastic buy...which I would highly recommend.
Sensible and Straightforward, 11 Sep 2002
This is the book that I come back to again and again. It is well laid-out and sensible. There are no hoops to go through, in terms of understanding different processes, and plenty of samples to follow if you need them. It is a very valuable quick reference guide too - especially useful for busy HR practitioners.
Very clear and easy to follow, 31 Jan 2008
I'm really impressed that someone has taken such a daunting and legal subject and managed to explain it in a way that anyone can understand. Whether you're writing your own will, or sorting out the affairs of someone else, I don't think you could find a clearer book on the subject.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW, 14 Aug 2005
This is the best and most informative book in these three fields. I bought this along with the which?guide and this is far better. I am currently taking an estate through probate and this book is proving invaluable.
I only knew a little about probate and found this easy to use informative guide both accessible and written in plain English.
Easily accessible reference guide, 28 Dec 2005
A potentially dry subject matter dealt with simply and effectively. This book won't nessessarily encourage you to become a company secretary (so many forms to fill out), but it will give you an insight and simple guide to the duties. I would recommend this for any first time company secretary. Having read it myself it was an eye opener to what a person performing this role has and ought to do in order to ensure their company is well run and compliant with the law.
E.Bigden, 09 Dec 2007
This work is judiciously balanced: it is thoughtful and practical, introducing a complex theme with lucidness and order. The ease with which the reader feels guided through this difficult territory is a tribute to the carefulness and wisdom of its writer.
Up-to-date, reliable advice and non-adversarial approach, 03 Dec 2007
I liked the clear presentation of this book and its refreshingly
non-adversarial stance with a mix of sensible and sensitive advice.
The legal advice is absolutely reliable and up-to-date.
The psychological counselling invaluable.
"Mothers" reading it would appreciate its impartiality.
It is worth every penny.
I would have liked to read more about "how the law treats grandparents and members of the extended family" but it seems that the law does not consider them yet.
I bought 2 copies of the first edition of this book and find that this 2nd edition has been much enlarged.
Please only publish my initials as I am a family member trying to keep contacts with both sides (hence my initial double purchase !)
soup to nuts, 26 Nov 2007
Celia Conrad is an clear authority on this topic and her mastery of detail is abundant throughout. Discussion about the rights of fathers in child custody debates has tended to be dominated by rather sensationalist news items on fathers in superhero costumes on bridges or Bob Geldof, so it was refreshing and informative to read a cool yet compassionate assessment of current legal practice. I recommend it highly to anyone going through these events.
Meticulous compassion, 26 Nov 2007
Books in this area tend to be either dry-as-dust legal tomes or splashy and imprecisely over-emotional attacks on or defences of the rights of fathers. Ms Conrad succeeds brilliantly in navigating the choppy waters between these reefs by presenting an excellent compendium of legal advice, common sense wisdom and compassionate insight that is always highly readable and engaging. It is a classic (and rare) example of how to put the precise needs of readers ahead of the vanity of authors.
An essential resource, 02 Nov 2007
This book is a comprehensive, practical and easy to read step by step guide. It answered all of my questions and gave me sound advice and suggested options that I never knew existed. It is extremely good value - an essential resource.
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