The first detailed and practical commentary on the effect of the Defmation Act 2013 combines the full text of the Act with an expert narrative provided by a team of specialists from 5RB and presents them in a straightforward layout, enabling ease of use as a reference source.

The first detailed and practical commentary on the effect of the Defmation Act 2013 combines the full text of the Act with an expert narrative provided by a team of specialists from 5RB and presents them in a straightforward layout, enabling ease of use as a reference source.

The Defamation Act constitutes a significant overhaul of UK defamation legislation, which follows years of concern about the detrimental effects that preceeding libel laws had on freedom of expression, and the extent to which the jurisdiction had become a magnet for libel claimants. This new Blackstone's Guide combines the full text of the Act and extracts of related relevant legislation with an expert narrative. It brings practitioners up-to-date with this complex piece of drafting. Its clear and practical layout make it the ideal reference source for anyone working in the area. The Blackstone.

The Blackstone's Guide Series delivers concise and accessible books covering the latest legislative changes and amendments. Published soon after an Act they offer expert commentary by leading names on the effects, extent and scope of the legislation, plus a full copy of the Act itself. Theyoffer a cost-effective solution to key information needs and are the perfect companion for any practitioner needing to get up to speed with the latest changes.The Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA) came into force in February 2003, introducing a new anti-money laundering regime. It created the Asset Recovery Agency; introduced wide new powers in relation to the confiscation of criminal property; as well as new civil recovery and enforcement powers.The third edition provides a clear and accessible exploration of POCA, which has been completely updated to include all recent developments notably; the Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 (SOCPA), the Criminal Procedure Rules 2005 and the Fraud Act 2006. It includes the full updated text ofPOCA 2002, plus other essential materials. Included are the Crown Court Rules governing procedures, forms and timetables, and Codes of Practice dealing with search, seizure warrants and production and disclosure orders.

The Consumer Rights Act is a vital and far-reaching piece of legislation containing provisions specific to contract and consumer law, criminal law, and competition law. It sets out a much-needed framework to consolidate the key consumer rights surrounding contracts for goods, services, and digital content, as well as the law relating to unfair terms in consumer contracts. The Act introduces easier routes for consumers and SMEs to challenge anti-competitive behavior through the Competition Appeal Tribunal, as well as confirming enforcers' powers to investigate potential breaches of consumer law. Ultimately, the Act gives civil courts and public enforcers greater flexibility to take the most appropriate action for consumers when dealing with breaches of consumer law. This Blackstone's Guide, written by a team of leading experts in the field, provides clear and concise coverage of the Consumer Rights Act's history, scope, and application. It is the complete resource for anyone looking for an introduction to this wide-ranging Act. The Blackstone's Guide Series delivers concise and accessible books covering the latest legislative changes and amendments. Published soon after enactment, they offer expert commentary by leading names on the scope, extent and effects of the legislation, plus a full copy of the Act itself. They offer a cost-effective solution to key information needs and are the perfect companion for any practitioner needing to get up to speed with the latest changes.

The Human Rights Act 1998 and the incorporation of the European Convention on Human Rights should have a significant impact in the constitutional balance between the citizen and the state. The Act ensures that the rights in the Convention are binding on all public bodies or those that exercise public functions.

"Effective policy-making in the administration of justice requires a solid understanding of public behaviour. This book presents the results of the most wide-ranging survey ever conducted by an independent body or government agency into the experiences of ordinary citizens as they grapple with the kinds of problems that could ultimately end in the civil courts. Funded by the Nuffield Foundation, the survey identifies how often people experience problems for which there might be a legal solution and how they set about solving them. Revealing crucial differences in the approach taken to different kinds of potential legal problems, the study describes the factors that influence decisions about whether and where to seek advice about problems, and whether and when to go to law. In addition to exploring experiences of courts, tribunals and ADR processes, the study also provides important insights into public confidence in the courts and the judiciary. For the first time the study reveals the public's perspective on access to civil justice and makes a significant contribution to debate about how far civil justice reforms coincide with public experience and expectations about resolving justiciable problems."--Back cover.