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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

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

19th 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.

In addition to its comprehensive coverage of all traditional aspects of local council administration, this edition includes explanations of such developments as the new powers for councils in controlling certain types of anti-social behaviour, the new capital finance regime and the previously unimplemented provisions of the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

Topics are listed alphabetically, with extensive cross-referencing. The reader is assisted through the complications of the law while avoiding over-technical language and providing practical comments where possible.

New and experienced councillors alike will find this book invaluable and, in fact, many clerks insist that all their members have a copy to ensure they have a full understanding of their duties and responsibilities. It is also an essential reference for clerks themselves

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Paperback, January 2007

198x128mm

256 pages

ISBN 978 0 7219 0517 4

Planning Controls and Their Enforcement

7th Edition

A.J. Little, LLB, DPA, Solicitor

This major and well-respected looseleaf work on the enforcement of planning controls has been comprehensively revised to produce a fresh style and more convenient format. The opportunity has been taken to completely redesign the layout and order of the content to place sections in a more logical sequence. This reflects the vast amount of change that has taken place in the field of planning since that last edition in 1991.

The book remains a comprehensive study of the law of planning that explains the methods available to enforce controls and to challenge enforcement. Not only is it up-to-date in its coverage of the law but all the latest cases of relevance are discussed.

Supplements are issued regularly (an average of two a year) and these ensure that all changes in legislation and consequences of cases are featured.

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Looseleaf

A5

Over 600 pages

ISBN 0 7219 0494 8

£75.00

Points of Order

4th Edition

Gladys Walker, JP

Written in an entertaining and easy-to-read manner, Points of Order is not a formal book on etiquette or public speaking, but is designed as a comprehensive guide to the innumerable "do's and don'ts" for those who are called upon to assume office in any organisation, whether as chairman or leader of a large public authority or the honorary secretary of the village social club. In commonsense terms, it tells how to overcome nervousness when facing an audience; it offers advice on entertaining and being entertained; it describes protocol for royal occasions; it clearly defines precedence and gives details about wearing insignia and decorations. The book also deals with the important, behind-the-scenes work carried out by honorary officials and organisations. This edition has been completely updated to bring it into line with the more informal social order of today.

Paperback, 1987

185x124mm

224 pages

ISBN 0 7219 0402 5

£4.95

Police and Constabulary Almanac 2008

(published under the imprint of R. Hazell & Co.)

First published in 1858, the Police and Constabulary Almanac is the official Register of Police Forces and the organisations in the United Kingdom.

This is the most comprehensive reference work of its type for all public authorities and for those who have dealings with them – for example, national and local government departments and their agencies, the courts and solicitors in their work with the police and the courts. Banks, insurance claims managers, transporters or precious or hazardous loads and many in responsible positions in industry and commerce all have need of it every year.

The Police and Constabulary Almanac contains the addresses, telephone numbers and personnel of Home Office and Police Organisations, of Police Forces in England, Wales, Scotland (with maps of Police areas), Northern Ireland, the Isle of Man, the Channel Islands and the Irish Republic; of Ministry of Defence Police, the Services Police, British Transport Police, Airports, Harbours and Docks Police, HM Revenue and Customs, the Gambling Commission, Racecourse Security; Courts, Prisons, Young Offender Institutions, Remand Centres, Police Charities; Associations, etc.; addresses of Motor Licence Authorities; a Motor Index.

Fire Brigades, the regional organisation of Ambulance Services in the United Kingdom (with addresses and telephone numbers) and the organisation of Civil Defence and Emergency Planning, together with an extensive Gazetteer of places and Police Stations in the United Kingdom, cross-referenced with Police Forces, and a detailed index complete this valuable work of reference.

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Paperback, Annual (February)

213x143mm

448 pages

ISBN 978 0 7219 1663 7

£32.00

Pollution Control: The Powers and Duties of Local Authorities

Neil Hawke, Brian Jones, Neil Parpworth, Katharine Thompson

The regulation of polluting activities is an important responsibility which must be carried out effectively to prevent the environment sustaining any more harm than is absolutely necessary. Although the Environment Agency is widely recognised as the principal environmental regulatory body for England and Wales, much of the day-to-day responsibility for tackling environmental pollution lies with local authorities.

Written in a clear and accessible style, this book covers matters such as contaminated land, atmospheric pollution, statutory nuisance, IPC and IPPC, and noise.  A miscellaneous chapter also considers the various powers and duties that local authorities have for trying to ensure cleaner neighbourhoods. It therefore focuses on the law relating to litter, graffiti, dog-fouling, etc.

The book provides local authority employees who work in the environmental field with a ready overview of their powers and duties which arise from both primary and secondary legislation. It also, where appropriate, seeks to identify and clarify how those laws have subsequently been interpreted by the courts.

In addition to local authority practitioners and lawyers, it will be of interest to legal practices, environmental consultants and academics.

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Paperback, 2007

234x156mm

368 pages

ISBN 0 7219 1590 6

£49.50  

Practical Elections Administration

Author: David Monks

The practicalities of running elections ‘on the ground’ can be far removed from the theoretical viewpoint of legislators. What should the over-stretched and harassed Electoral Administrator do when faced with any one of a hundred common ­– or seemingly unique – problems?

This new book, written by one of our most experienced election officers, David Monks, Chief Executive (and therefore Returning Officer) of Huntingdonshire District Council – looks at all aspects of the administration of elections with a view to suggesting best practice in each area and giving practical advice to overcome the sorts of awkward problems that occur at every type of election.

David has many years’ experience of lecturing, tutoring and advising on election matters and has written this book in a style that will be easily assimilated – and, in fact, enjoyed – by anyone faced with working in the heat of an election.

The author has not only called upon his own vast experience but has also consulted widely with colleagues around the country to obtain ideas, suggestions and anecdotes which will help any Electoral Administrator, whether new to the job or long-standing, to resolve virtually any issue that might arise in the early days leading up to the poll, as well as on the day itself.

Paperback, January 2008

230mm x 178mm

160 pages

ISBN: 978 0 7219 1740 5

£50.00 (£40.00 to subscribers of Schofield’s Election Law)