The Civil Partnership Act 2004

The Civil Partnership Act 2004

Author: Paul Mallender

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2005-10-27

Total Pages: 364

ISBN-13: 9780521617925

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A practical guide for legal practitioners to the Civil Partnership Act for same-sex couples.


Adult Protection and the Law in Scotland

Adult Protection and the Law in Scotland

Author: Nicola Smith

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2016-05-03

Total Pages: 267

ISBN-13: 1780439660

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Adult Protection and the Law in Scotland provides a guide to the general principles of legislation in relation to adult protection. This updated text includes a new chapter on financial harm and abuse covering topics such as commercial debt, mis-selling products, insurance and loans. This title includes coverage of the Self Directed Support (Scotland) Act 2013 and Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007, Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 including creation of Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS) and Care Inspectorate and the principles of the Self Directed Support Act. This title also covers Court Measures of Protection with practical information on preparation for adult protection hearings, drafting applications, addressing sheriffs, use of temporary orders, warrants for arrest and remedies for breach of orders including a new section on contempt of court.


Architect's Legal Handbook

Architect's Legal Handbook

Author: Anthony Speaight

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2012-07-26

Total Pages: 420

ISBN-13: 1136429360

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The Architect's Legal Handbook is the established leading textbook on law for architectural students and most widely used reference on the law for architects in practice. This eighth edition includes all the latest developments in the law that effect an architect's work. A key addition is a greatly expanded section on adjudication - a topic that has become hugely important in the last few years. The book also builds on the comprehensive coverage of all UK law, with editors for Scotland and Northern Ireland expanding their sections.


A Practical Guide to Pre-Nuptial and Post-Nuptial Agreements

A Practical Guide to Pre-Nuptial and Post-Nuptial Agreements

Author: Nicola Frost

Publisher:

Published: 2021-11-05

Total Pages: 168

ISBN-13: 9781913715175

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This concise, practical guide about nuptial agreements is intended to be the go-to text for financial remedy practitioners. It provides a clear explanation of the applicable legal principles involved in drafting and implementing the terms of pre-nuptial or post-nuptial agreements (and their civil partnership equivalents) and provides insightful tips on avoiding common pitfalls. It will also be an essential reference for those faced with an agreement that one party seeks to depart from, with straightforward and practical considerations for clients on both sides. Recent case law and procedural developments are carefully analysed, making this an authoritative and user-friendly reference book.


Mental Health Law 2E A Practical Guide

Mental Health Law 2E A Practical Guide

Author: Basant Puri

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2012-04-27

Total Pages: 306

ISBN-13: 1444117149

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Completely updated to reflect current changes in the law and in practice, Mental Health Law: A Practical Guide is a concise and approachable handbook to mental health law for students and professionals working in psychiatric settings. Easy-to-read, practical, and illustrated with case examples and a wealth of practical advice to guide you through many complex legal issues Multidisciplinary approach written by specialist authors and key opinion leaders who understand the practical issues you face Fully updated and expanded to include the Mental Health Act 2007 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005 so that you are totally up to date Provides clear guidance, practical pointers, and all you need to know about mental health law implementation This authoritative guide will serve as a comprehensive introduction and long-term resource manual for trainee and qualified psychiatrists as well as nurses, social workers, psychologists, and occupational therapists working in mental health.


Patients' Rights, Law and Ethics for Nurses: A practical guide

Patients' Rights, Law and Ethics for Nurses: A practical guide

Author: Paul Buka

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2008-02-29

Total Pages: 200

ISBN-13: 1444112988

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Understanding the legal and ethical rights of any patient in their care is essential to good clinical practice. Patients' Rights, Law and Ethics for Nurses: A Practical Guide is a comprehensive pocket-size book for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals that integrates health care law and ethics in relation to patient rights and in the co