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Erskine May is the eponymous guide to parliamentary practice and procedure, providing accurate and detailed information on the constituent parts of Parliament, its powers and jurisdictions, membership of either House, financial procedure and the process of debate.Alongside the incremental changes to and refinements of parliamentary practice which happen all the time, the 25th edition covers many significant developments since the last edition in 2011, including:* A new chapter on "English Votes for English Laws" introduced following the 2015 General Election, which details the varied and complex ways in which these engage with both primary and secondary legislation. * The process of implementing the outcome of the 2016 referendum on the UK''s membership of the EU. An account is given of the procedures in both Houses for the scrutiny and approval of the transposition of EU law into UK law.* Further parliamentary consequences of the coalition government that took office in 2010, including the reforms introduced by the Wright Committee, the evolving impact of the introduction of the new category of "backbench business" and the election of Deputy Speakers in the House. * An e-petitions system overseen by a new Petitions Committee set up in 2015. * Changes to select committee working practices and powers under their new elected chairs.* A new financial timetable introduced in 2017 with the Chancellor''s annual budget statement moving from Spring to Autumn, and a change to how Estimates Day debates are handled.* Important reforms to how the conduct of both MPs and members of the Lords is governed and how breaches of the respective codes are pursued. * Continuing arguments over the future of parliamentary privilege. Recent relevant court cases and developments within Parliament are assessed, including the 2013 Joint Committee on Parliamentary Privilege.
Tolley's Tax Cases is the only book of its kind to summarise all key court, Special Commissioners' and First-tier Tribunal decisions relevant to current direct tax legislation. Concise summaries of over 2,800 tax cases span from 1875 to the present day.
Boyle & Birds' Company Law is a well established leading textbook based on Gore-Browne on Companies. It combines a comprehensive and authoritative exploration of law and practice with an examination of the theoretical issues.
Mental Capacity: Law and Practice provides an authoritative commentary, highlighting areas of potential difficulty and offering practical guidance on the challenges that the legislation poses.
The work is broken down into 26 accessible chapters, each focusing on a particular aspect of RTA liability.
The latest edition of this key title sees Tolley live up to its reputation as the authority on tax matters. It contains all the information required to achieve the most cost-effective, convenient and effective estate planning.
Now in its 25th edition, the essential publication is the first point of reference for accountants, solicitors, company secretaries and all those involved in company law. Fully updated with all the latest company law developments and in an A-Z format, this practical guide will enable you to remain at the forefront of company legislation matters.
Following the tax planning series' straightforward and easy-to-read style with clear headings, this guide includes worked examples, tables and a comprehensive index. A practical step-by-step case study illustrates the benefits of careful planning and incorporates many points discussed throughout the book.
Sir Mark's aim in this book is to be frank rather than scholarly about judging. The trial judge is in a very different position to the appellate judge. The trial is where the facts are determined and it is essentially a trail judge who exercises the powers of discretion which modern society increasingly vests in its judiciary.
The new edition of this title evaluates the range of employee share schemes available, looking at their processes, the statutory and regulatory requirements, HMRC's interpretation of share scheme issues and most importantly the tax benefits associated with the various schemes.
The Education Law Handbook is a comprehensive textbook for legal practitioners covering all areas of education law from pre-school to university. It has been written by a team of specialist education law barristers at 11KBW in London, the leading education law Chambers in the country.
This popular work has established itself as an essential guide for the practitioner requiring an understanding of the law of restrictive covenants affecting freehold land. In this book a complex topic is made intelligible by easily understood text, complemented by flowcharts and checklists.
Judicial Review: A Practical Guide is a handbook which aims to be a first port of call in all matters concerning judicial review applications, whether in civil or criminal proceedings.
A comprehensive guide on trade mark law enabling practitioners to provide clients with effective advice with the best possible support and authority. Includes detailed analysis of important UK and European legislation and decisions, in-depth commentary on the complexities of the Trade Marks Act 1994 and the Madrid Protocol and the CTM Regulation.
Education Law and Practice is a practical guide to this complicated area of law, for all professionals advising parents and pupils as well as schools and governing bodies.
From constitution through to liquidation, Gore-Browne provides the definitive answer to questions about company administration, share capital, takeovers and mergers.
The fourteenth edition of this leading text on the law of mortgages gives the practitioner a detailed insight into this area. Covering all aspects of the subject, it has been fully updated to take account of the changes in the law since the last edition was published, including the new company charges regime.
A collection of essays that examines key cases (both UK and international) that have changed or created the rules and procedures which govern our lives and which we abide by. It takes a retrospective look at the circumstances behind the results of these cases, examining the facts and the lasting legacies.
Modern Financial Regulation is a practical guide to the Financial Services Act 2012. This new legislation will bring about major structural and regulatory changes to financial services.
The Charities Acts Handbook is the latest guide to charity law. This new volume contains expert commentary and analysis of the 1992 and 2011 Charities Acts together with the full text of both Acts, copies of relevant statutory instruments and signposts to possible future areas for reform.
Covers all the planks of the internal legal advisors' role, from managing a legal team to handling the procurement process. This book helps in-house legal teams demonstrate their value to the business and especially to the FD. It also provides practice guidance on the role of the in-house lawyer and includes useful precedents.
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