Книги издательства Oxford University Press
Жанр: Oxford University Press
Год: 2006
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- Collection of significant and timeless articles by a leading scholar in international commercial arbitration — Fully revised and updated to ensure relevance to the international arbitration lawyer working today — William W. Park's essays examine some of the most controversial and interesting issues in cross-border business dispute resolution of the last twenty five years, many of which remain subject to radically different views — The text is prefaced by a major new article, Procedural Evolution in Business Arbitration: Three Case Studies, which draws together the key themes of the book — Includes a Foreword by Gabrielle Kaufmann-Kohler, former President of the Swiss Arbitration Association — This is an essential text for serious arbitration academics and practitioners alike Arbitration of International Business Disputes: Studies in Law and Practice is a collection of articles by William W. Park, one of the leading scholars in international commercial arbitration. The book is a coherent and focused collection of his most significant and timeless articles on business dispute arbitration. The essays address some of the most controversial and interesting questions that have arisen in cross-border business dispute resolution over the past 25 years, particularly in relation to trade, finance and investment disputes. In this rapidly growing and evolving area of law, many of these debates have recurred over several decades and remain subject to radically different views. Examples of the issues examined by Professor Park are the proper role of national arbitration statutes, investment arbitration under free trade agreements, and the balance between fixed rules and arbitral discretion. The book is structured around three themes: arbitration's legal framework; the organisation and conduct of arbitral proceedings, which focuses on the tensions between fairness and efficiency, and substantive norms; and a comparison of the application of arbitration as applied to various specific fields such as finance, intellectual property and taxation. The original articles have been thoroughly revised and updated to provide a contemporary perspective, while the collection is prefaced by a major new article, Procedural Evolution in Business Arbitration, which draws together the key themes. The foreword has been written by Gabrielle Kaufmann-Kohler, former President of the Swiss Arbitration Association. The book will appeal to serious arbitration practitioners and academics alike.
Название: The Architecture of Language
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Readership: Llinguists interested in the internal history of generative linguistics, language professionals, as well as students and general readers who wish to gain an introductory knowledge on this discipline and Chomsky's contribution.
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Год: 2006
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- An innovative and authoritative exposition of the modern law of contract offering readers an illuminating account of the subject — Regarded as a landmark textbook in English legal scholarship, it is widely recognised as one of the most interesting and innovative books to have been published on contract law in recent years — Takes a critical and argumentative approach, engaging readers in debates about the meaning and value of the law — A comprehensive treatment of contract law makes this book ideal for use on all undergraduate courses New to this edition — The revised contents reflect various changes in contract law teaching and scholarship that have taken place in recent years. — Updated to include a critical overview of the Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts Regulations 1999 and the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999, as well as developments in unjust enrichment. Atiyah's Introduction to the Law of Contract is a well-known text through which thousands of university students have first encountered the law of contract, and the new edition has long been eagerly awaited by university teachers and students. This sixth edition, updated by Stephen Smith, continues to provide readers with an introduction to the theories, policies, and ideas that underlie the law, placing an equal emphasis on the law and critical analysis. In particular, the discussion of recent cases and legislation is centred on why contract law is the way it is, whether it can be justified, and, if not, what should be done to improve it. The sixth edition has been revised to place the law of contract in a modern context and to account for recent developments in the law, as well as those in academic thinking and writing. Addressing European influences and including perspectives from comparative law, this remains a stimulating and authoritative exposition of the modern law of contract.
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Год: 2006
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Readership: Undergraduate and postgraduate students studying constitutional law as part of their law degrees.
Название: Blackstone's Environmental Legislation
Жанр: Oxford University Press
Год: 2006
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- Unparalleled coverage of international human rights law, containing all the up-to-date legislation relevant to undergraduate law degrees — Unannotated primary and secondary legislation allowing students to take this book into examinations — Detailed indexing and tables of content to aid quick and efficient research New to this edition — Extensively revised by Donald McGillivray. Previously published as Blackstone's Statutes on Environmental Law by Robert Duxbury and Sandra Morton — Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 — Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 — Environmental Information Regulations 2004 — EC Environmental Liability and Water framework Directives — Key international documents, including the Aarhus Convention Designed specifically for students, Blackstone's Statutes lead the market in providing a carefully selected, regularly updated, and well sourced collection of legislation for the core subjects and major options offered on the law syllabus. Each title is ideal for use throughout the course and in exams providing the student with: — Unparalleled coverage — Unannotated primary and secondary legislation — Detailed indexing and tables of content to aid quick and efficient research — Up-to-date and relevant material
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Год: 2006
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- Provides the first practical guide, overview and commentary to these significant new Regulations, in force from October 2005, making it an essential resource for all employment law practitioners — Includes the full text of the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations (the 2005 Regs) and the Transfer of Undertakings (Pension Protection) Regulations («the Pension Regulations») 2005, allowing quick and easy access to the legislation. — Makes reference to the previous Regulations so as to compare and explain how the Law will now work — Clear and easy to use layout making it is an excellent quick reference tool — Includes a full copy of the legislation The Blackstone's Guide Series delivers concise and accessible books covering the latest legislative changes and amendments. Published within weeks of the 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. 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 UK's transfer of undertakings legislation has historically been one of the most complex, unpredictable, and commercially significant aspects of the UK's employment law regime. It has far-reaching financial, HR, and practical significance for private and public sector transitions in areas such as outsourcing, contract tenders, and asset disposals. TUPE 2005 will deliver a major restatement of the UK's 1981 transfer of undertakings legislation, and will introduce the following which employment law practitioners, contract managers and administrators will need to master; · A new Acquired Rights Directive · A new concept of service provision change · Wider protection for employees dismissed because of transfer · Three new categories of dismissal This Guide will cover all of these new provisions and their impact on related legislation, whilst also placing the new regulations in the context of what has gone before. The commentary in the Guide is structured in a clear and logical way, thus enabling readers to quickly access the information they require. This Guide includes the full text of the legislation and will also have a section of useful precedents.
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Год: 2006
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- Examines the growing importance of the internet and electronic technology to this area of the law, and places it in the context of what has gone before — Provides comprehensive commentary on the Consumer Credit Act 2006 — Structured in a clear and accessible way, logically following the structure of the Act — Contains the full text of the Act The Blackstone's Guides Series delivers concise and accessible books covering the latest legislation changes and amendments. Published within weeks of 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. 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 Department of Trade and Industry has been conducting a major revision of consumer credit law over the past few years. Its proposals on substantial changes to existing law were contained in its White Paper published in December 2003: Fair, Clear and Competitive — The Consumer Credit Market in the 21st Century. Since then, this programme has been implemented by a series of new statutory instruments and a major new Consumer Credit Act which runs to 70 sections and revolutionises the present law and practice of consumer credit. The new Act principally amends the Consumer Credit Act 1974, which is the statute governing the licensing of, and other controls on, traders concerned with the provision of credit or the supply of goods on hire or hire-purchase to individuals. Significant changes brought in by the new Act include the following; · The re-definition of «consumers» whose agreements are to be regulated by the Act and financial ceilings on consumer credit and hire agreements removed · The consequences of trading without a license are to be made more severe and the whole process of licensing to be modernised · Consumer credit is to be brought within the remit of the Financial Ombudsman This Guide covers all of these new provisions, together with the growing importance of the internet and electronic technology to this area of the law, whilst also placing the new Act in the context of what has gone before. The commentary in the Guide is structured in a clear and logical way, thus enabling readers to quickly access the information they require.
Жанр: Oxford University Press
Год: 2005
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- Contains the full text of the Criminal Procedure Rules 2005, the Consolidated Criminal Practice Direction, and the Protocol for the Control and Management of Heavy Fraud and Other Complex Criminal Cases, providing a comprehensive collection of all relevant procedural materials — Step-by-step guide to the new Criminal Procedure Rules, extensively cross-referenced to enable busy practitioners to find the info they need quickly — Provides checklists of the time limits and key tasks to be performed — Written in a clear and logical style, following the structure of the Rules themselves The Blackstone's Guide Series delivers concise and accessible books covering the latest legislative changes and amendments. Published within weeks of the 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. 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 new Criminal Procedure Rules 2005 govern all aspects of criminal procedure in all criminal courts. They consolidate all existing procedural rules with new provisions aimed at increasing efficiency and improving case management. The Rules are designed to bring about a cultural change and all those involved in the criminal justice system are affected by the new regime. The author team is comprised of experts in the field with inside knowledge of the Criminal Procedure Rules — Duncan Atkinson and Tim Moloney have both been members of the Criminal Bar Association Working Party on the Criminal Procedure Rules since its inception in 2004, and HHJ Roderick Denyer is a member of the Criminal Procedure Rules Committee. This Guide provides a full, clear analysis of the new Rules, and places them in the context of recent changes to the law, notably the Criminal Justice Act 2003. Its logical style, following the structure of the Rules, and including checklists of time limits and key tasks to be performed, is an essential purchase for criminal practitioners, magistrates, and judges needing to get up to speed with the new procedural regime.
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The Blackstone's Guide Series delivers concise and accessible books covering the latest legislation changes and amendments. Published within weeks of 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. 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 Identity Cards Act 2006 is a major piece of legislation which will fundamentally change the relationship between the state and the individual for people of all nationalities residing in the UK for more than three months. The Act will affect the operation of much existing legislation, including; the Data Protection Act 1998; the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984; the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000; the Race Relations Act 1976; the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999, and the Asylum and Immigration (Treatment of Claimants) Act 2004. The Act will have an impact on a wide range of legal areas, including; asylum and immigration; data protection and freedom of information; privacy; criminal; human rights; and civil liberties; and will introduce the following; — A complex range of new civil and criminal penalties — a new Commissioner's Office — New ways of working for those providing public services, such as the police, the NHS, the Passport Service, and benefit workers This Guide is written by two experienced practitioners currently based at Liberty, the National Council for Civil Liberties. Structured in a clear and logical way following the parts of the Act, it provides an up-to-date and informative guide, making it an essential purchase for practitioners and organisations working in a number of legal areas.
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Год: 2005
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The Blackstone's Guide Series delivers concise and accessible books covering the latest legislative changes and amendments. Published within weeks of the 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. 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 Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 brings about a radical shake-up of the organisations and powers to fight major crime — most notably by creating the Serious Organised Crime Agency (SOCA). SOCA brings together the National Crime Squad, the National Criminal Intelligence Service, and parts of the customs and immigration authorities; it will have approximately 5,000 civilian staff with powers to arrest and carry out their own investigations. The Act also overhauls the powers of the police officers contained in the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 — in particular by introducing new 'supergrass' provisions dealing with the use of informant evidence. The Act introduces new public order offences in relation to harassment and protest. Written by a team of expert practitioners in the area, this Guide comprehensively explains the scope and impact of the Act and highlights the radical changes to the law it makes including the civil liberties and human rights implications. It is structured in a clear and logical way, following the structure of the Act itself, and also contains a full copy of the Act.
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Год: 2006
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In the immediate aftermath of the London bombings on the 7th July 2005, the government announced very quickly that new anti-terror legislation was to be swiftly enacted. The resulting Terrorism Act has been the subject of intense political and legal debate, and creates a number of new terrorist offences including; — The Encouragement of Terrorism — The Dissemination of Terrorist Publications — The Preparation of Terrorist Acts — Training for Terrorism — Attendance at a place used for Terrorist Training The new Act also and particularly controversially, extends the time during which police may detain suspects without charge. These new offences combined with the recent establishment of a specialist prosecution unit dealing with terrorist prosecutions, means that investigation into terrorist offences is predicted to become intense and controversial, leading to a far greater number of prosecutions. Similarly, the aggressive use of investigative powers is expected to lead to challenge in the High Court by way of proceedings for judicial review, and there may be challenges to the legality of certain provisions in the higher domestic Courts and in the European Court of Human Rights. This new Blackstone's Guide offers comprehensive coverage on the new Act, whilst also placing it in the context of what has gone before, namely; The Terrorism Act 2000; The Anti -Terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001; The Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000; the Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005; and the Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005. This body of anti-terror legislation is dealt with in logical order, tracing the criminal process through investigation and arrest right through to prosecution and appeal. At each stage the legislation is discussed with reference to Hansard, the common law, authority in UK and abroad in relation to principles of jurisdiction, human rights, the rules of evidence, and other criminal justice statutes. The book provides clear guidance as to how the new procedures and offences can be both implemented and challenged effectively, before trial and at trial, and includes the full text of the Terrorism Act 2006. The Blackstone's Guide Series delivers concise and accessible books covering the latest legislative changes and amendments. Published within weeks of the 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. 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.
Жанр: Oxford University Press
Год: 2006
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- Analyses the problems surrounding the interpretation and application of Article 81 of the EC Treaty — Examines the understanding of Article 81 and what it seeks to achieve after modernisation, and decentralisation — Argues that output, cost and innovation are the only legitimate issues in an Article 81 analysis This monograph addresses two problems surrounding the interpretation and application of Article 81 of the EC Treaty — what is competition and how does Article 81 ensure that competition is protected. After over 40 years of application and a period of modernisation, decentralisation, and reflection, it is possible to understand Article 81 and what it seeks to achieve. The monograph's aim is to reveal the intellectual order and rational structure underlying the law so as to enable the reader to understand Article 81 in a clear and rigorous manner. This is done by breaking Article 81 down into its constituent elements and examining the function that each element serves. Arguing that jurisdiction rests on a public/private distinction, both the substantive and the justificatory rules are cast to generate obligations appropriate for private actors to perform. Actors and activities falling within the scope of Article 81 are subject to the substantive element prohibiting contrived reductions in output. Since output reduction can co-exist with cost reduction/innovation, and that these latter features are desirable, cost reduction and innovation operate to justify infringement of the substantive obligation. Thus this monograph argues that output, cost and innovation are the only legitimate issues in an Article 81 analysis. It is in this sense that the monograph is concerned with the boundaries of Article 81 EC.
Название: Brief Writing and Oral Argument
Жанр: Oxford University Press
Год: 2006
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New to this edition A new section on the «vanishing trial» emphasizes the critical importance of the written word in arguing a case. Notes on conducting electronic research are updated throughout.
Жанр: Oxford University Press
Год: 2005
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- A new volume in this comprehensive and prestigious series on international law — Indispensable reference work for scholars, students, and practitioners of international law: provides succinct summaries of important decisions on international law, and of decisions of British Courts involving international law — Extensive review of books Now in its 75th year, the British Year Book of International Law has become an essential work of reference for academics and practising lawyers. Through a mixture of articles and in-depth surveys of areas of international law it continues to provide up-to-date information on important developments in modern international law.
Жанр: Oxford University Press
Год: 2007
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- A new volume in the indispensable reference series for scholars, students and practitioners of international law — The series offers unique insight into the developing state practice of the United Kingdom, through a comprehensive collection of decisions in British courts and official statements of the UK position on international law — The collection of extended articles provides an unrivalled overview of the latest scholarship on questions facing international law Now in its 76th year, the British Year Book of International Law has become an essential work of reference for academics and practising lawyers. Through a mixture of articles and extended book reviews it continues to provide up-to-date analysis on important developments in modern international law. In addition, through its exhaustive coverage of decisions in UK courts and official government statements, the British Year Book offers unique insight into the development of state practice in the United Kingdom.
Название: Bromley's Family Law
Жанр: Oxford University Press
Год: 2006
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- Provides detailed coverage of new legislative developments and their impact on family law, making this book suitable for use on all undergraduate courses — Offers an especially comprehensive treatment of the international dimension of family law, which is important for students wishing to grasp a full understanding of the subject — Each chapter begins with a short introduction, helping to put into context the legislation and key issues to be discussed New to this edition — Full consideration is given to new developments such as civil partnership and the growing importance of cohabitation — Chapter 1 has been expanded to fully take into account the Human Rights Act 1998, the growing impact of the EU on family law and the 1996 Hague convention on the Protection of Children — Chapter 7 has been substantially rewritten due to the dropping of the 1996 Act reforms, and discusses how best to move forward from here — There is a new chapter entitled 'The Voice of the Child' which includes information on representing children, evidence, experts, and the Minister for Children — The chapter on adoption has been heavily revised in light of the Children and Adoption Act 2002 Bromley's Family Law remains the most authoritative textbook on the subject and has been used by generations of both students and practitioners as a reliable source of guidance. 2006 sees the publication of the tenth edition while 2007 marks the fiftieth anniversary of its original publication, and indeed the publication of the first textbook on family law. Both detailed and readable, this book offers the fullest consideration of new legislative and case law developments, and their impact on family law. The authors consider these developments alongside changes in practice, including the increasing emphasis placed on alternative dispute resolution, and the active involvement of children in legal proceedings affecting them. Particular attention is also paid to the influence of the European Union, which is becoming increasingly important for a full understanding of family law.
Название: Cases and Materials on Criminal Law
Жанр: Oxford University Press
Год: 2006
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New to this edition — Coverage of the latest developments including sexual offences, racially aggravated crime, and recklessness, with detailed reference to key cases including R v G and R v Hart — Further 'Notes and Questions' to illustrate key principles raised in the text and encourage critical thinking — References to further reading, highlighting useful secondary sources for further research — New enhanced layout for ease of reference A wide selection of case law, essential statutes and other relevant materials, effectively abridged and combined with an enlightening commentary, have established this book as a thorough and engaging resource for students of criminal law. The breadth and depth of coverage provided maps closely onto undergraduate courses, guiding students through the law and introducing them to some of the underlying issues including human rights and theories of punishment. The book draws on non-legal as well as legal materials to foster a holistic understanding of the subject. These materials are made accessible through clear and engaging commentary. Thought-provoking notes and questions are integrated throughout the text to probe the implications of various decisions and serve as critical research tools, encouraging students to gain a deeper appreciation of judicial reasoning.
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New to this edition — Coverage of the many important cases and commentary (including Birks' 'absence of basis' approach) which have arisen in the last 9 years — Structure which reflects the judicial development of the law of restitution Cases and Materials on the Law of Restitution is an authoritative and scholarly guide written by leading experts who have shaped and defined the law of restitution and unjust enrichment. Extensive coverage of cases and academic perspectives provides a rounded view of the subject. Introductions, notes, and questions enable readers to check their understanding of key issues. The second edition of this seminal title covers many important new cases and academic publications, including Birk's 'absence of basis' approach. The coverage reflects the continuing debates on questions such as: · what is an enrichment? · was the enrichment at the claimant's expense? · what is the role of tracing? · when will proprietary restitution be granted? · when does change of position operate as a defence? · and does corrective justice underpin this area of the law? The book's structure has been updated to reflect the judicial development of the law of restitution, providing a map through this complex subject. This book is invaluable for undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral students, as well as academics working in the area
Название: Change, Chance and Optimality
Жанр: Oxford University Press
Год: 2000
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- Deals with a fast-changing new theory of phonology — One of the first critiques of Optimality Theory to appear — Interdisciplinary approach involving phonology, historical linguistics, and evolutionary theory This book is about how languages change. It is also a devastating critique of a widespread linguistic orthodoxy. April McMahon argues that to provide a convincing explanation of linguistic change the roles of history and contingency must be accommodated in linguistic theory. She also shows that theoretical work in related disciplines can be used to assess the value of such theories. Optimality Theory, or OT as it is usually called, dominates contemporary phonology, especially in the USA, and is becoming increasingly influential in syntax and language acquisition. Having set out its basis principles, Professor McMahon assesses their explanatory power in analysing language change and its residues in current phonological systems. Using cross-linguistic data, and drawing comparisons with other theories inside and outside linguistics, she shows that OT is incapable of accounting for language change, without the addition of rules and an appreciation of chance and historical contingency that would then undermine its theoretical underpinnings. OT relies on innateness and needs to discuss the origins of allegedly genetically-specified features. The author considers the nature and evolution of the human language capacity, and demonstrates a profound mismatch between the predictions of evolutionary biology and the claims for innateness made in OT.
Жанр: Oxford University Press
Год: 2006
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- Gives a critical account of the law, considering reform proposals throughout, encouraging a deeper understanding of the issues — Provides a clear, well-structured account of the subject, making this text ideal for students of land law and practitioners alike — Includes a new chapter on commonhold — Re-assesses many areas of land law as they stand at the start of the 21st century, such as the effect of the Human Rights Act on land law, formalities in the creation and transfer of estates and interests in land, the impact of the doctrines of proprietary estoppel and constructive trust New to this edition — Fully incorporates all significant recent developments, including coverage of the Land Registration Act 2002, the Land Registration Rules 2003, the Housing Act 2004 and the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004, as well as recent case law developments and proposals for reform — Includes a new chapter on commonhold — Re-assesses many areas of land law as they stand at the start of the 21st century, such as the effect of the Human Rights Act on land law, formalities in the creation and transfer of estates and interests in land, the impact of the doctrines of proprietary estoppel and constructive trust The seventeenth edition of this classic work on land law has been substantially re-ordered and revised to ensure that it presents the modern law of real property — the land law of the twenty-first century — whilst setting the modern law in the context of its historical foundations. Since the publication of the last edition in 2000, there have been major developments in this area of the law. The Land Registration Act 2002 and the Land Registration Rules 2003 are fully incorporated into the text, together with other legislative changes, such as the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002, the Housing Act 2004 and the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004, and the numerous proposals of the Law Commission for reform. Developments in the case law are also fully discussed.
