Bücher der Reihe Blackstone's Guide

Analyzes, explains, and evaluates the Criminal Justice Act 2003. This book provides a commentary on the changes introduced by the Act. Meant for those working in the Criminal Justice System or interested in its operation, it offers insights into the purposes of the Act and an explanation of its provisions. It also includes the text of the Act.

A guide to the far reaching changes introduced by the Asylum and Immigration Act 2004. It is of interest to practitioners and organisations working in this fast changing area of the Law.

The Domestic Violence Crime, and Victims Act 2004 is the biggest overhaul of domestic violence legislation. This title provides an analysis of the Act and a detailed explanation of its many provisions with practical pointers on resulting changes to practice and procedure. It is suitable for criminal and family law practitioners.

This new Blackstone's Guide provides the full text of the Fraud Act 2006 and extracts from related relevant legislation, together with expert narrative. The authors provide detailed and practical commentary on the effect of the legislation, its probable interpretation, and its impact on the existing law of dishonesty.

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 residing in the UK. Structured in a clear way following the parts of the Act, this guide is useful for practitioners and organisations working in a number of legal areas.

This new Blackstone's Guide offers comprehensive guidance to the Terrorism Act 2006, and places the new legislation 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 Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005; and the Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005.

Provides the complete text of the Companies Act 2006, together with a commentary. This guide offers an analysis of this Act. Adopting a topic-based approach, it focuses on the important changes and developments for both private and public companies.

Contains copies of the legislation and detailed commentary. This guide is a useful companion for those working in or seeking to understand this complex area of the law.

The Anti-Social Behaviour Act 2003 comes into force in stages from February 2004 and is a major initiative in social policy and criminal justice for the Government. The Guide takes a practical and critical approach to the Act, providing full commentary and background information on its provisions.

Provides the 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. This book also includes a practical explanation of the legislation, and contains a section of useful precedents.

This new Blackstone's Guide provides an expert, comprehensive guide to the Serious Crime Act 2007, together with the full text of the legislation. It clearly explains the new offences and powers created by the Act - notably 'super-asbos' - and explores the implications of the new law for practice.

This new Blackstone's Guide provides the full text of the Mental Health Act 2007, together with expert narrative.The narrative places the Amendment Act firmly in the context of the 1983 Act, analyses its impact on the Mental Capacity Act, and discusses the human rights implications of compulsory detention and treatment by reference to key cases such as Bournewood, IH, and Von Brandenburg.