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Professor David Bellamy, OBE
Foreword by HRH Prince Philip
The Royal Challenge - At a conference called by the Royal Society for the Arts, their President, HRH Prince Philip, laid down a Royal Challenge: that all parties with specific interests in the countryside should work together to achieve a sustainable future for our rural areas. His premise was that there are too many single-issue groups campaigning in isolation and that their interests often conflict; what is needed is a co-ordinated approach to the 'management' of our countryside.
Following the conference, world-renowned environmental campaigner David Bellamy has written this book which highlights the many problems facing our rural areas.
Although currently grabbing the headlines, fox hunting is not the only controversial issue affecting our countryside: wind farms; organic farming; the 'right to roam'; species conservation and control - these are just some of the topics discussed in a no-nonsense way by Professor Bellamy, one of the world's leading experts in conservation.
Not all is doom and gloom, however, as is shown by the many case studies of successful projects that are going on throughout the length and breadth of these islands and that provide examples of how co-operation and understanding can advance the cause of every countryside interest group.
Bellamy pulls no-punches - his conclusions and recommendations are typically forthright. There is however, no doubt that if they are heeded, the future of the British countryside will be far brighter.
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Paperback, May 2005
234 x 156mm
224 pages + 16 pages of full colour illustrations
ISBN 0 7219 1670 5
£9.99

Control over the display of outdoor advertising in the UK has proved to be one of the great success stories of recent times – resulting in few totally inappropriate advertising displays and avoiding the visual clutter that is so evident in some other countries. But the law is complex, with numerous court decisions in recent years, a new set of Advertisements Regulations in England, and tougher enforcement procedures. In addition, a new statutory code has been introduced to help local authorities to control fly-posting and graffiti.
This new book is a comprehensive guide to the law and practice as it relates to the whole of the United Kingdom. It explores all aspects of controlling signs, advertisements, billboards, fly-posting and graffiti; and includes the text of relevant legislation (including the special rules applying in London). The regulations applying in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are fully referenced, in addition to those in England. It will, therefore, be indispensable for all who work in this area.
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Paperback – 216 x 138 mm
528 pages
March 2009
ISBN 978 0 7219 1770 2
£49.50, post free in UK
The aim of this annual book remains to provide the busy property practitioner with an up-to-date and accessible ready reference guide to the most important changes in the law and practice of conveyancing, together with the broader field of landlord and tenant, which have occurred during the 12 months preceding publication.
This year’s edition is once again full of important information for the busy conveyancer. As usual, the book contains sections describing recent cases; statutes and statutory instruments; other new developments; books and articles published; and a summary of changes which are expected to occur in the law and practice of conveyancing during the following year. New sections dedicated to the Energy Performance of Buildings, HiPs, the Finance Act 2007 and the Pre-Budget Report 2007 complete the 2008 edition.
Subscribing to this annual will ensure that practitioners are kept fully informed without having constantly to read periodicals in case they contain information of relevance.
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Paperback, June 2008
A5
312 pages
ISBN 978 0 7219 1760 3
£24.50
Over half a century after it was first published, The Councillor remains the best available guide to the duties and responsibilities of the elected council member. Designed to assist councillors to understand the workings of a council, it will contribute greatly to their performance and also help to ensure that they act in a correct and proper manner. In addition, the book will provide a better understanding of local administration to anyone else with an interest in it.
This new edition has been substantially updated to take account of the following – new rules relating to members’ allowances; re-casting of the capital finance regime; putting the Auditor General for Wales in charge of the auditing of local government accounts; the establishment of a public services ombudsman for Wales; miscellaneous changes to: structural and boundary arrangements in England, electoral arrangements, executive arrangements, parish government, co-operation between English local authorities, byelaws, best value, audit, ethical standards.
Prospective, new and existing councillors will find the book invaluable.
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Paperback, June 2009
186x123mm
272 pages
ISBN 0 7219 0854
£14.95
This
respected work has now been updated to a fourth edition to take account of the
many changes in legislation and practice that have taken place in the last few
years. Following the death of Professor Jack Garner, one of the originators of
the book, his co-author, Brian Jones, has been joined by leading experts Julian
Palmer and Angela Sydenham in the preparation of this new edition. The aim of
the book remains the same as its predecessors; it is to offer a lucid
assessment, in terms appropriate for both the specialist and the more general
reader, of how the laws of England and Wales seek to tackle the twin objectives
of protecting the countryside and its wildlife from irreparable harm whilst, at
the same time, acknowledging and accommodating the public's demand to use the
countryside for recreation, leisure and other purposes. Although the book
is written primarily for the lay reader, the addition of tables of statutes and
cases, as well as an extended index, will enhance its usefulness for lawyers.
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Paperback,
September 2004
216x138mm
352 pages
ISBN 0 7219 1063 5
£23.95
This Directory remains the definitive source of information on Her Majesty’s Courts Service and related offices, providing accurate, up-to-date details of contact names, telephone and fax numbers, addresses, document exchange numbers, court codes and normal times and sittings of courts.
The Directory provides comprehensive details of the following:
Supreme and Appellate Courts in England, Wales and Northern Ireland; Courts of Session and High Court of Justiciary in Scotland; the Administrative Regions of Her Majesty’s Courts Service in England and Wales; Indexes of all Crown, County and Magistrates’ Courts under each Region’s administration; Crown Courts in England, Wales and Northern Ireland; County Courts in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, listing additional jurisdiction where applicable; the Administrative Areas of Her Majesty’s Courts Service in England and Wales Magistrates' Courts in England, Wales and Northern Ireland; Gazetteer of Local Justice Areas and divisions in the Greater London area and an Index to Courts of Summary Jurisdiction; Sheriff/District/Justice of the Peace Courts in Scotland; Coroners' names and addresses; Probate Courts in England and Wales; Crown Prosecution Service Headquarters and Area Offices; Penal Establishments in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland.
A Numerical Index enables any court – whether current, abolished or combined – to be easily identified by its Court Code Number.
This is the most comprehensive reference work of its type for all courts and for those who have dealings with them – and should be on the bookshelf in every solicitors’ office, chambers and court clerk’s office.
This important new edition has been restyled to make the layout clearer and easier to access. Furthermore, it includes full details of the major restructuring of the Scottish Court Service – brought about by the Criminal Proceedings etc. (Reform) (Scotland) Act 2007 – which includes the disestablishment of local authority administered district courts and their replacement by the new Justice of the Peace courts, administered by the Scottish Court Service.
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Paperback, Annual (September)
234x156mm
464 pages
ISBN 978 0 7219 1636 1
£49.50
The first Part of this unique work presents a clear
explanation of all aspects of the law as it relates to dog ownership. This is
extensively cross-referenced to the other Parts. Part 2 includes the text of the
relevant sections of all Acts of Parliament currently in force relating to dogs,
from the Night Poaching Act 1828 to the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991. Part 3
similarly carries the text of Acts relating to animals generally and Part 4
incorporates the text of all relevant Statutory Instruments and Regulations.
These three Parts are annotated with explanations of the text, definitions and
further references. The final Part consists of the text of Government Department
circulars. The book is designed for ease of use and comprehension by those
outside the legal profession and is now a standard reference work for dog
wardens.
Looseleaf, 1993 + updates
A5
Over 350 pages
ISBN 0 7219 1340 7
£45.00
This ever-popular small book has been revised to include the new elements of the driving test, such as hazard perception 'show me' and 'tell me' questions. The book presents over 200 multiple-choice questions of the type asked in the 'theory' test. It is thus an invaluable aid for learner drivers in their preparation for their test - and at an extremely low price. The book also contains advice on aspects of the practical test, as well as other useful information on motoring matters. The authors have over 40 years' driving experience and run two driving schools in Monmouth. Both are D.S.A. Approved Driving Instructors, and members of the Institute of Advanced Motorists.
Paperback
2004
148x104mm
80 pages
ISBN 0 7219 1048 2
£2.50
3rd Edition
Edited by Paul Gribble, CBE
After 24 supplements had been issued to the Second Edition, the definitive work on election law has been updated to a Third Edition. Presented in 5 attractive postlock binders, this work runs to over 5,000 pages and covers elections and referendums of every type in England and Wales. Parliamentary, European parliamentary, local, parish and community, Welsh Assembly, Greater London elections and local referendums – the law and procedures for each are described in detail.
The author, Paul Gribble, has taken the opportunity to thoroughly revise and update the main commentary section of the work and re-arranged the text to put it into a more logical order. Much of the old-fashioned language has also been updated.
The work contains the complete text of all statutes and statutory instruments of relevance and these are printed in their revised form so there is no need to try to track amendments that have been made since they were first enacted. Election circulars, case reports and specimen forms complete the package.
Supplements are issued regularly to ensure that the work is always as up-to-date as possible and these are charged on an individual basis according to their size.
The work is supplied with a free fully searchable CD that contains the entire text and has hyperlinks to the relevant legislation in the appendices.
Looseleaf (5 volumes)
5,000+ pages
238 x 162mm
ISBN 978 0 7219 1492 3
£425.00
This work is now available from EMIS Professional Publishing Ltd.
EMIS Publishing Ltd.,
31-33 Stonehills House,
Howardsgate,
Welwyn Garden City,
Hertfordshire AL8 6PU
This new book provides a unique and in-depth focus of the principal legal liabilities in the context of environmental harm. It is aimed at environmental lawyers and personal injury lawyers, local government lawyers and environmental health officers, academics and students (in the UK and beyond). The book is divided into three main parts: dealing in turn with civil liabilities, liabilities to criminal prosecution, and liabilities to administrative direction (or administrative cost recoupment). Although the work concentrates on current English law, the book contains a final chapter which reviews progress as regards the development of an EU Directive on liability for environmental damage.
The book contains unusually detailed treatment of case law, both in terms of common law developments and also the rapidly growing case law interpreting key statutory provisions, making it a very useful reference work for lawyers. Both authors have written widely on environmental matters and Brian Jones is currently Editor of the journal Environmental Liability, while Neil Parpworth is Assistant Editor of the Encyclopedia of Environmental Health Law and Practice.
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Paperback, March 2004
234mm x 156mm
712 pages
ISBN 0 7219 1640 8
£49.50
Expert advice and evidence can be crucial to the outcome of many civil disputes. Specialist opinion about technical or scientific matters is used to aid comprehension of the finer details and interpretation of the facts, whether in the early stages at experts’ meetings or in court itself.
Many consultants operating as experts have no experience or formal training in legal procedure, thus are unprepared for the rigours of cross-examination in court, or lack the knowledge as to exactly what their role entails. A poor presentation may leave the expert open to being discredited by examining counsel or, worse, by the field in which they have gained their technical expertise. Fortunately, the skills required to produce a well-written expert’s report and to perform competently in the witness box can be taught; this book exists for that purpose.
This third edition addresses important developments and changes, relevant to the practice of expert witnesses, including the requirement for experts to attend meetings, recent cases and their effect on expert practice, the impact of the new Criminal Procedure Rules, and the debate as to whether experts should be immune from further action regarding the evidence they give in court.
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Paperback, 2007
A5
256 pages
ISBN 978 0 7219 1442 8
£29.50
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