Many students and first-time practitioners may know of certain legal textbooks which cover a certain area, but do not know where to look to update the knowledge these books provide. Similarly, a legal problem may arise which is not generally covered by such books. This work deals with how to find the answers, how to update an answer, how to discover if those cases have been applied since judgement was given, how to find statutes and regulators, and how to research and understand the law.
Never before have people been so aware of the importance of sound environmental law, as every week stories of controversial planning developments and prosecutions for the release of toxic substances feature in the news. Environmental Law and Citizen Action sets out and explains the ways that ordinary citizens can use the law to ensure the environment is protected. There are a number of existing UK laws which require local authorities to control pollution and protect the environments and many more which can be used to tackle environmental offenders, yet often local government officers themselves are unaware of the full scope of their powers. Writing in a clear, accessible style, Alan Murdie explains how to get access to the relevant information, participate in public enquiries, use the courts to challenge public and government bodies and prosecute polluters. This book maps a path through the intricate legal maze to show what rights every citizen has, and how those rights can be enforced. Alan Murdie is a barrister with long-standing interest and involvement in local government issues, and a lecturer at Thames Valley University. He is co-author of To Pay or Not To Pay, a best-selling analysis of the poll tax debate, and has contributed to a wide range of legal and government periodicals. Originally published in 1993
This is a concise guide to the exact commencement dates of Acts of general application in England and Wales and General Synod Measures passed over the last quarter of the 20th century and up to 2003.
Published in association with the Intellectual Property Institute, this publication provides a focal point for discussion of policy issues in intellectual property law and their effects on industry. It aims to offer an fresh perspective on the practical development of intellectual property law
This handbook offers the full text of the Environmental Protection Act 1990, as amended, plus selected parts of the new Environment Act 1995. Both include up-to-date, section-by-section analytical commentary provided by an expert in the field.
This text deals conclusively with British waste regulation law. This legislation is relevant to almost every commercial and industrial activity. The law is complex and since 1994 has been subject to considerable changes, amendment and institutional restructuring. This practical narrative guide takes into account the implementation of Part II of the Environmental Protection Act 1990, the Environment Act 1995 and the formation of the Environment Agency. In addition, it is fully up to date and deals comprehensively with the Special Waste Regulations 1996 and accompanying guidance. It draws on the author's practical knowledge of British waste regulation law and contains a comprehensive account of the legislation plus a detailed interpretation of the relevant statutory provisions and associated case law. Its detailed treatment of the issues involved will enable practitioners to feel confident in what is a complicated area of law.
The latest edition of this classic, definitive reference work for all those involved in environmental health, is opened by a new chapter which discusses the changing approaches to Environmental Health. There are other new chapters on risk assessment and the epidemiology of non-infectious diseases with new introductory chapters both for food safety and occupational health and safety which place those activities into the rapidly changing conceptual and organisational contexts. There is additional work on meat hygiene to highlight developments in that area and substantial material on the enforcement function and on air pollution. There are also new organisational case studies.
