Law, citizenship and rights for the lay person Books

Book SynopsisCoping with divorce is a hugely traumatic experience at a time when people already feel upset, frightened and confused. This book helps readers find their way through the divorce process as simply and painlessly as possible.

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Book SynopsisRodney Hobson has produced the first definitive guide to scams, categorising the different types, listing tell-tale signs and advising how to spot a fraudster and avoid becoming the next victim. This makes the basic principles behind each type of scam more recognisable and it shows how scams have evolved and re-emerged through time.

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Book SynopsisThirty-eight papers written over fifty years show that anyone who wants to understand law can benefit from the insights of linguistics, history and anthropology. Equally important are the techniques of other disciplines, particularly the comparative method. In Part 1 the emphases are on law reform, human rights and peace, protection of the environment, and the relations between customary law and introduced state law. Part 2 illustrates a conviction that the study of language can illuminate legal problems. It combines historical researches, intended to explode the dangerous myth that the English common law can be transacted only in the English language, with justifications of, reports on and analyses of the creation of a Chinese Digest of the common law in Hong Kong. Part 3 tries to discover, describe and understand the historical development of methods of managing disputes. Part 4 makes suggestions about the relation of theory to practice.

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Book SynopsisThe most up-to-date and comprehensive guide to playing and winning the planning permissions game.Table of Contents : PART ONE - THE PLANNING SYSTEM : 1. What planning is and the system : 2. Is permission required : 3. Basis for making planning decisions : 4. The planning application process : PART TWO - MAKING PLANNING APPLICATIONS : 5. Before you make your application : 6. Making a planning application : 7. Managing your application : 8. After planning permission is granted : 9. What to do about unsatisfactory decisions : PART THREE - PROTECTING YOUR PROPERTY : 10. Knowing what is happening : 11. Making objections : 12. Writing an objection letter or statement : 13. Mobilising : 14. After a decision

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Book SynopsisDrawing on a wealth of experience, Stephen McGowan guides you through the often-perplexing patchwork of statute, policy, convention and jurisprudence that all amount to Scottish licensing law. There is no better guide to how Scottish alcohol licensing law works and often does not work in practice.

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Book SynopsisEmployment Claims without a Lawyer: A Handbook for Litigants in Person is for anyone thinking about, or in the middle of, an employment claim and who does not have a lawyer to help them. Managing an employment dispute or representing yourself or your small organisation in an employment tribunal can be daunting but, with the help of this book, it is not impossible.This fully revised third edition leads the reader through the whole process in clear plain language to provide a complete view of what's involved and how to best present a case. The author, David Curwen, is a barrister with nearly 40 years of experience representing claimants and businesses and has distilled his experience to provide the practical tips and background law needed to take on this task with greater confidence.Importantly he covers the steps that both the employee and employer need to consider when a problem first arises and before it gets to a formal claim.Essential reading for anyone representing themselves or wh

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Book SynopsisSeparating with Children 101 is an invaluable first source of legal know-how to help every separating or divorcing parent. This 3rd edition, previously know as '101 Questions Answered About Separating with Children', has been fully updated and includes how the new no-fault divorce legislation affects co-parenting, how The Language Project is changing how we talk about separation, and further emphasis on alternatives to court. With a Foreword by Sir Andrew McFarlane, President of the Family Division. The book is born out of the calls and enquiries received every day by OnlyMums & OnlyDads, a national not for profit support and signposting service for parents going through separation or divorce. It answers, in plain English, the questions they get asked most often and range from the immediate and practical, such as ‘Can I change the locks?’, through the strictly legal such as ‘What happens to my will on divorce?’, to some that are a bit of both such as ‘I have an abusive ex. Is mediation right for me?’ Each question has been answered by one of the mediators and solicitors on the OnlyMums & OnlyDads hand-picked panel of trusted advisers. This crowdsourced approach means the book is packed with relevant, trustworthy, time-saving information from some of the leading family mediators and solicitors in the country, and at a fraction of the cost of actually asking a lawyer. Alongside the legal help is an array of tips and insights on how to handle the psychological impact of separation, what it means for the children involved and where parents can turn for further help. The book could save readers hundreds of pounds by helping them understand the issues so they can make the most of any time (and money) spent on legal advice. More importantly it will help them get quick guidance and reassurance on often difficult and urgent issues leaving them more time to concentrate on pulling through what is a stressful, bruising period in their, and their children’s lives.

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Book SynopsisOver six million powers of attorney are now registered in England and Wales. With more people living to an older age that number is growing daily. But getting a power of attorney registered is the easy part - what do you do when you actually have to use the powers to manage the finances of someone else, whether they are a relative or friend? Powers of Attorney for Property & Finance: A User's Guide is the plain English guide which will help you manage your own situation more confidently. It is written by Ann Stanyer, a solicitor with nearly 40 years experience in advising her own clients, and she has used that wisdom to set out clearly and concisely what your responsibilities are and how you should act to avoid disputes. It answers all the key questions you will have such as: when should you start using your power of attorney? What records do you need to keep? How can you work with the banks? What happens if there is a complaint against you? It also provides invaluable guidance on some of the more complex aspects of acting as an attorney such as deciding one what gifts can be made and things to look out for it there are foreign assets or holiday homes to be managed. Throughout the text, Ann uses case studies and practical examples to bring the process to life which makes the book the essential companion for everyone taking on this necessary but often daunting role. The book is also fully up to date with the new Powers of Attorney Act which became law in July 2023.

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Book SynopsisFrom icons of British history to geography, and the economy to the legal system, I Should Know That: Great Britain covers a wide range of topics, filling in all those embarrassing gaps in your knowledge of this fair isle.Inspired by the UK citizenship test, this useful and interesting guide includes sections such as essential British history, the current political and legal system, migration to Britain, women’s rights, geography and culture. Learn all about the Magna Carta, the House of Lords, the Old Bailey and the Commonwealth, and more light-hearted topics such as allotments, pets, haggis and marmite, while scoffing at the unfortunate but hilarious gaffes made by our politicians.Packed full of information, this entertaining and fact-filled guide to Great Britain is perfect for anyone who wishes that they were a more informed citizen.Trade ReviewA new book covering a range of topics from geography and history to politics and society explains our wonderful country's quirky character * Daily Express *A fun guide to Great Britain, covering a range of key topics on our fair land * Daily Mail *A comprehensive, fact-filled guide to Great Britain, including its history, laws, government and culture * NFU Countryside *An ideal introduction to all matters British * The Good Book Guide *

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Book SynopsisSixty years ago, the political theorist Hannah Arendt, an exiled Jew deprived of her German citizenship, observed that before people can enjoy any of the "inalienable" Rights of Man-before there can be any specific rights to education, work, voting, and so on-there must first be such a thing as "the right to have rights". The concept received little attention at the time, but in our age of mass deportations, Muslim bans, refugee crises, and extra-state war, the phrase has become the centre of a crucial and lively debate. Here five leading thinkers from varied disciplines-including history, law, politics, and literary studies-discuss the critical basis of rights and the meaning of radical democratic politics today.Trade ReviewVerso has published an elegant little book of essays by four academics who endeavored not only to unpack the phrase but also to find interpretations that can inform and inspire resistance to the current worldwide assault on human rights. -- Masha Gessen * The New Yorker *

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Book SynopsisWritten by Stephen Gold, a civil and family judge, legal broadcaster and journalist, this self-help best-seller has been significantly expanded with over 25 new chapters added to make this a 77 chapter bumper second edition covering even more of the legal problems we may all encounter at some time in our lives. So whoever you are – litigant in person, consumer or business owner and you can even be a professional lawyer or legal trainee to derive benefit from the book - you will find entertaining and enormously practical advice, written in straightforward language, direct from the judge’s pen to help you succeed in your dispute - or at least lose well. Been overcharged at a supermarket? Overlooked in a relative’s will? Sold duff goods? Sued for repossession by mortgage lender or landlord? Threatened by being left penniless after a divorce? You can find help here. But now in this second edition, you will also be armed to challenge that parking ticket, cope with a speeding or drink-drive prosecution, get your money back on a Covid cancelled holiday, resist excessive service charges from your landlord and much, much more. And Breaking Law Iooks like being the first book available to cover the new no-fault divorce laws that are due to come into force in April 2022. But Stephen does much more than explain rights. He takes you through how to behave in court (including how to cross-examine) whether it’s a face-to-face or remote hearing. And the book is full of templates: letters to help you win without a court case; documents you can use if the dispute goes to court; and documents such as the change your name deed, the cohabitation agreement, the pre-nuptial agreement, the anti-gazumping agreement, the no-sex agreement and the longest will in the world from which you can chose who inherits and who doesn’t. Throughout, Stephen’s advice is illuminated by tales of how his own disputes with a myriad of businesses have gone. No disputes with the twins Ron and Reg Kray, though. He was their lawyer and there’s a fascinating account of his professional relationship with them and his discovery of what became of Ron’s brain. If you do think you need a lawyer, Stephen provides plenty of ideas of how to get legal advice before handing over any money along with how to source professional help in and out of courts and tribunals for those who cannot afford legal fees (and who can?!). From the moment you get out of bed, you could suddenly find yourself needing this book. So don’t wait till the worst happens, get a copy and keep it handy like thousands of others have done over the last five yearsTrade ReviewReviews of the 1st edition: "Who needs a lawyer once you have Stephen Gold's Breaking Law to hand! An accessible, comprehensive guide to our legal rights. It's an amazing achievement." Jon Snow, Channel 4 News: "Breaking Law is an amusing, entertaining, and incredibly useful book explaining how to make the law work for you, not against you. If you've ever wondered what a judge would say about any legal predicament you find yourself in, well here's the answer!" Piers Morgan, broadcaster and writer : Written clearly and with a real sense of fun, at last a text which strips bare the complexities of our legal system so you, too, can "survive without a lawyer"..... Our Law, at last, accessible to us." Anna Botting, Sky News : "Fun to read but a vital source of knowledge if you are thinking of using the courts" : Justin Webb BBC Radio 4 : Unquestionably the legal book of the year, if not the decade. This is the work of a genius." Professor Dominic Regan, New Law Journal : "A master-class in civil procedure. Whatever your case is about Stephen Gold sets you on the path to winning or (since this is England) losing well. The specimen witness statement about the sale of 62 Wayne Rooney miniatures had me in stitches. A litigant in person would find it all very useful and the seasoned lawyer would learn something too. I did." : Peter Thompson QC, General Editor of the Civil Court Practice (the "Green Book') : "So full of useful stuff that it will be of great use to advisers as well as the advised." David Pickup, Law Society Gazette

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Book SynopsisThis invaluable book really will enable you to prepare your own will. It will alert you to the many and broad ranging matters you should consider, and covers factual and legal requirements and technicalities in language that the lay-person can understand. Author, Gordon Bowley, draws on his thirty years as a family solicitor to suggest the best and most effective ways of ensuring that your estate is easy to deal with by those you leave behind and that it goes to those who you want to benefit. This revised and updated 4th edition includes changes in recent legislation and case law. It includes: - Advice on choosing executors - Specimen forms, sample wills and sample clauses - A glossary clearly explaining any necessary legal terms - Guidance on inheritance tax and tax saving in your will - Information on Living Wills and Powers of AttorneyTrade Review'If you want to save a lot of money on solicitor's bills buy this book.' The Observer 'I bought this book recently and have found it extremely helpful ... Deserves a place on every family's bookshelf. Thoroughly recommended.' - A readerTable of ContentsPreface to the fourth edition; 1. Why should you make a will?; 2. Can you make a will and how to do it; 3. What you can leave by your will?; 4. Matters to consider when contemplating making your will; 5. Inheritance tax in general; 6. Reducing your inheritance tax; 7. Clauses recommended to be included and clauses to be recommended to be excluded from your will; 8. Points on which you should take special care when drafting your will; 9. The international element of wills; 10. Revoking or amending your will; 11. General advice concerning wills and associated matters; Appendices, specimen forms and documents; Checklist for use after you have prepared your wil but before you sign it; Glossary; Useful Addresses; Index

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Book SynopsisIt is vital for all professionals in the field of education to have a practical understanding of the laws that are in place to protect the children with whom they work. The Comprehensive Guide to Special Education Law is a detailed yet accessible introduction to federal law as it applies to the rights of children with special needs.Written in a user-friendly question and answer format, the book covers all of the key areas of special education law including parental rights of participation, the legal right to Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) and related services, and the complex issues of discipline and dispute resolutions. This book provides educators with knowledge of the requirements, history, and evolution of the laws that impact their daily working lives and gives them the information they need to help parents obtain better services for their children.This is an indispensible handbook that teachers, school management, and school counselors will refer to again and again.Trade ReviewAn invaluable reference for any professional in the field of special education, and covers the laws in place to protect special ed kids. -- Midwest Book ReviewDr. George Giuliani has written the best book I have ever read in the area of special education law. Practical, concise, and user-friendly, this book represents an exciting and up-to-date approach to addressing the legal issues faced by children with special needs. Dr. Giuliani explains the complexity of the special education process incredibly well, making it easy to understand. As a college professor and professional in the area of special education for the past 40 years, I believe that this book will become an authority in the field. This is a phenomenal book and I give it my highest recommendation. -- Roger Pierangelo, PhD, Associate Professor in the Department of Special Education and Literacy at Long Island University and Executive Director of the National Association of Special Education Teachers, USADr. George Giuliani has written a tremendously insightful and comprehensive book on special education law. It is very easy to read and user-friendly. It is clear that he did a great deal of research in putting this book together. It is well thought out and written in an easy-to-read format. Dr. Giuliani makes understanding the special education process - which can be overwhelming - simple and easy to grasp and he does a great job laying things out in a step-by-step fashion. As a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist who often works with parents of children with special needs, it is my professional and personal opinion that Dr. Giuliani's book really clarifies the legal issues and rights of exceptional children. This is an excellent guide for anyone interested in special education law. I highly recommend it! -- Robert D. Colucci, DO, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, USAAs a former colleague and beneficiary of Dr. Giuliani's clear and succinct writing, presented in textbooks that I have employed in several of my graduate courses, I must commend him, once again, for providing another lucid 'gem' in The Comprehensive Guide to Special Education Law. The distinctive conversational style employed provides the reader with a 'user-friendly' approach to a subject that can be difficult to comprehend and, consequently, to navigate and use effectively. I believe that this book will serve as an invaluable resource for parents, teachers, and related service providers. My congratulations, then, to Dr. Giuliani for authoring such a lucid and comprehensible guide to what can seem, at times, an enigmatic and complex subject. To my knowledge, no similar exposition exists and, thus, Dr. Giuliani's 'Guide' addresses a critical need. -- Vance L. Austin, PhD, Associate Professor and Chair of the Special Education Department, Manhattanville College, New York, USAKnowledge is power! The Comprehensive Guide to Special Education Law empowers professionals and parents. It levels the playing field for anyone who needs to be aware of the legal issues facing children with disabilities. Making informed educational decisions for a child when confronted with the reality that he or she has special needs can be overwhelming. Dr. Giuliani has dissected an extremely complex set of laws and procedures and consolidated them into a practical and simple straight-forward book. The Comprehensive Guide to Special Education Law is a must-have resource. -- Michael E. Bergman, Esq., Partner, Bergman, Bergman, Goldberg, & Lamonsoff, LLP, New York, USAThis is a thorough, easy-to-understand book which is perfect not only for educators and administrators in the field, but also for parents who are newly navigating the often difficult world of special education. As a practicing school psychologist, these are answers to the questions I get asked on an almost daily basis. A wonderful resource! -- Kelly McCabe-Fitch, PhD, School Psychologist and Adjunct Professor of Psychology, Long Island, New York, USADr. Giuliani's book is packed with useful information about Education Law. The book explains complex legal topics in a way that is easy to understand and informative. The FAQ format enables the reader to quickly locate the information they are looking for. This book is a must-have for parents and professionals alike. -- Nicholas J. Agro, Esq., Education Attorney, New York, USAFinally! A comprehensive yet practical, to-the-point, legal reference book for all special education stakeholders: parents, special educators, school administrators, advocates, lawyers, students and academics. Dr. Giuliani has thoughtfully compiled the essential questions about special education law - regarding its substance, process, and practice - that are raised in schools and homes every day, and provided the answers to those questions in a direct and eminently understandable way. The Q&A format keeps this book fresh. I will use it in my practice and in my classroom. -- Matthew J. Delforte, Special Education Attorney, Shebitz Berman Cohen & Delforte, P.C., and Adjunct Professor of Law at Hofstra University School of Law, New York, USATable of ContentsAbout the Author. Acknowledgements. Disclaimer. Preface. 1. Overview of Special Education Law. 2. Requirements for Being a “Parent”. 3. Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE). 4. Notice of Procedural Safeguards, Prior Written Notice and Consent. 5. Identification, Evaluations, and Independent Educational Evaluations of Children with Suspected Disabilities. 6. Eligibility for Special Education. 7. Related Services. 8. Individualized Education Programs (IEP). 9. The Least Restrictive Environment. 10. Dispute Resolution Options in Special Education. 11. Discipline of Students with Disabilities. 12. Confidentiality of Information and Educational Records. 13. Early Intervention of Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities. 14. Section 504 and the Education of Children with Disabilities. Glossary. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisThe Trades Union Congress (TUC) believes that working people joining together can change things. For more than 150 years, trade unions have fought for safer workplaces and wages you can build a life on. Today they're needed more than ever to make sure every job is a decent job and everyone at work is treated with respect.Table of Contents Chapter - 01: Introduction; Chapter - 02: Starting a job; Chapter - 03: Payday; Chapter - 04: Working time rights; Chapter - 05: Families and work; Chapter - 06: Common problems at work; Chapter - 07: Discrimination; Chapter - 08: Getting the sack; Chapter - 09: Enforcing your rights; Chapter - 10: Further information

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Book SynopsisWhen a death is investigated by a coroner, what is the place of the family in that process? This accessibly written book draws together empirical, theoretical and historical perspectives to develop a rich, nuanced analysis of the contemporary inquest system in England and Wales. It investigates theories of kinship drawn from socio-legal research and analyses law, accountability and the legal process. Excerpts of conversations with coroners and officers offer real insights into how the role of family can be understood and who family is perceived to be, and how their participation fundamentally shapes the investigation into a death.Table of Contents1. Death, Family and the Law 2. Accountability and Authority in the Historical Jurisdiction 3. Accountability Reconceived 4. First Contact and the Next of Kin 5. Dignity, the Family and the Body 6. Family in the Driving Seat 7. The Public (?) Hearing 8. Reimagining the Inquest

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