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The Law of Mobile Homes and Caravans

2nd Edition

Paul Clayden, M.A., Solicitor

The complexity of the law as it relates to the use of caravans as holiday and, indeed, permanent accommodation should not be underestimated. This book clarifies the legislation for the legal specialist but will also prove invaluable to those who deal with caravans on a practical level, such as commercial site owners and operators and residents' associations.

All aspects of the law as it relates to caravans are covered, including site control, powers and duties of local authorities, the rights of owners and occupiers of residential homes, gypsy encampments, road traffic control and taxation.

This is the second edition of a book first published in 1985. Whilst the main statutory provisions relating directly to mobile homes and caravans have not altered a great deal, there have been many changes in law, practice and policy in related areas. Among the main changes which have taken place are: the abolition of the duty on local authorities to provide sites for travellers; new laws relating to the removal of unauthorised campers; and new security of tenure provisions for residential tenants.

Paperback, May 2003

216x138mm

224 pages

ISBN 0 7219 0812 8

£24.95

Modernising Probation and Criminal Justice: Getting the Measure of Cultural Change

Philip Whitehead

Following on from his well-received The History of Probation: Politics, Power and Cultural Change 1876–2005, written with Roger Statham, Philip Whitehead’s latest book takes the discussion of the development of probation forwards and to greater depths. It looks at bureaucratic developments and implications for practitioners, and takes a philosophical journey that leads to the exploration of modernisation and cultural change in the probation service.

In fact, the central theme of modernisation gives rise to pertinent discussions centred around targets and risk, the need to understand rather than manage offenders, and the preoccupation with numbers in what is a people-based organisation. Accordingly, the book addresses those significant developments, notably since 1997, that help to explain what probation work has become in the centenary year of 2007.

The book contains innovative research based upon interviews with a number of solicitors in which they related their experiences of probation work within a changing culture.

Finally, arguments are advanced to clarify the essence of the probation ideal: to be a social work organisation rather than a computerised bureaucracy; to have objectives rather than targets; and the central role of probation to be in the provision of information to the courts.

This book will make stimulating reading for those who work within probation, as well as the wider criminal justice system, and the academic community; in fact, anyone who wants a better understanding of this modernised and culturally transformed service.

Paperback, 2007

A5

224 pages

ISBN 978 0 7219 1730 6

£17.50

Moments in Probation

Compiled by: Paul Senior

A collection of 100 essays on probation practice and history by a wide variety of individuals involved with the probation arena.

This fascinating book was created as part of the celebrations for the Century of Probation, to mark and commemorate the Probation Service’s interesting political, social and anecdotal history. Comprising one hundred essays contributed by a wide variety of individuals involved with the probation arena, all aspects of probation practice are covered, from policy and legislation to research and training.

This series of short essays represents a reflective testimony to the rich diversity of the probation ideal and will make stimulating reading for those who work within probation, as well as the wider criminal justice system, and the academic community; in fact, anyone who wants a better understanding of the history of this modernised and culturally transformed Service.

Comprising the memoirs of some 75 probation practitioners, commentators, critical friends and academics, as well as individuals who have served time on probation, this collection of essays explores the social, political and anecdotal history of the Probation Service. Grouped under categories including Education & Training, Policy & Legislation, Practice, Research & Theory, Training & Staff Development, the contributions capture the essence of probation and express what probation means to the authors and to us all.

This book has been compiled by Paul Senior, a former probation officer, probation trainer, probation consultant, probation researcher and professor of probation studies. Currently, he is the Director of Hallam Centre for Community Justice at Sheffield Hallam University. Contributions to Moments in Probation have been penned by probation officers, professors and lecturers in probation in higher education institutes, colleagues from other European probation services, prison staff, probation committee members, research associates and even individuals who have experienced time on probation.

Paperback, October 2008

240 pages

ISBN: 978 0 7219 1780 1

£17.50

A Guide to Natural Burial

Ken Whitehead

The disposal of the dead has become an increasingly contentious issue in modern times, called into question by global warming policy, limited burial space, ever-increasing funeral costs and the lack of choice for the bereaved. Natural burial has offered an alternative, realistic funeral option for those who are determined to continue their lifelong ‘green’ principles, even in death. In this important new book, the author - the pioneer of the first natural burial site - explores the myriad social, economic and environmental issues surrounding the concept of natural burial and those of its alternatives, conventional burial and cremation.

This book analyses and critiques the existing processes, and centres on the argument for the concept of natural burial in its truest terms. Thus, the author defines ‘natural burial’, considers the various types of sites that are now operating in the UK and throughout the world, and provides guidance on opening a natural burial site, from how it can be designed to how funeral services are arranged and what happens on the day of the funeral.

Practical advice and guidance is given on such matters as embalming, green coffins, memorialisation, digging a grave, and creating habitats. In explaining the advantages of natural burial, the problems inherent in the disposal of the dead are defined. 

Of equal importance to the author in this significant text is the education of the public as to how the principles of natural burial can be applied to the traditional options to create a death industry which is less damaging to the world and more financially and environmentally sustainable. This book will make stimulating reading for those using, managing or intending to open a natural burial site, those involved in funeral services generally - particularly local authorities and funeral directors, consumer rights groups and clergy - and those who desire a green funeral.

Paperback, June 2010

ISBN: 978 0 4140 4490 6

£39.50

Noise Control - The Law and Its Enforcement

3rd Edition

Christopher N. Penn, MEHA

In recent years there has been growing public awareness of, and concern about, the adverse effects of noise, which has resulted in a substantial strengthening of statutory control. This book has been written to provide a single, complete source of reference for employers and employees, developers, planners, architects, lawyers and local government officers whose work is likely to bring them into contact with noise problems. It presents the law in a straightforward manner and gives practical advice on its enforcement and compliance.

Since the previous edition was published in 1995, there have been many amendments to the legislation which are taken fully into account in this new edition, as are the implications of the various controls emanating from the European Union.

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Paperback, November 2002

216x138mm

528 pages

ISBN 0 7219 0832 2

£39.95

None for the Road: Understanding Drink Driving

Dr Ronald C Denney

There is currently much debate about the present UK drink-driving limit and whether this should be lowered. This book, written by one of the country's leading experts on breath testing and alcohol analysis, sets out the arguments for doing so, supported by empirical, statistical and circumstantial evidence. It also promotes the idea that breath testing should be applied to cyclists and pedestrians as well as drivers. The relationship between alcohol consumption and breath and blood alcohol levels is carefully explained. Legal limits for drinking and driving are dealt with in relation to the possibility of being involved in an accident. Legislation and international approaches to dealing with drink-drive problems are discussed and the scientific aspects of alcohol measurement and analysis are dealt with in a clear, unambiguous manner. The text is liberally illustrated with photographs, graphs and tables.

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Paperback, 1997

216x138mm

232 pages

ISBN 0 7219 1530 2

£15.95

The Parish Councillor's Guide

20th Edition

Paul Clayden

Since 1922, The Parish Councillor's Guide has been the foremost source of information on the law and practice of parish, town and community councils. This book has now been updated to an nineteenth edition, compiled once again by renowned local government expert Paul Clayden, and incorporates a plethora of important changes implemented in the law since the previous edition was published.