This book is established as the best home reference guide to the law. It covers all aspects of the subject in an easy, accessible style which cuts through the legalease of the normal law guides. New topics covered in the fifth edition include pensions, child support changes, tax credits, squatters, unmarried fathers and parental responsibility, pre-nuptial contracts, the Adoption and Children Act 2002, commonhold, leasehold enfranchisement, limited liability partnerships and the Enterprise Act. In particular, there have been extensive updates to the employment section of the book, covering new disciplinary and grievance procedures introduced by the Employment Act 2002, new rights for fixed term and part time workers, adoption leave, paternity leave and maternity leave rights and a new right to request flexible working and changes to discrimination law.

2007-05-01 Amazingly Useful

This is a big book but don't let that deceive you into thinking it is full of complex legal jargon. This is amazingly resourceful and is full of practically anything you can think of. It is presented in a very clear way to make the various laws/regulations clear to you.

I place this kind of purchase as a "family must-have" sort of thing, along with a medical guide/book thing. It's not something you're going to need often but you never when it mind come in handy. Not to mention it is incredibly interesting to read about certain laws randomly! Read up on garden fences/boundaries and I guarantee that when you go outside to have a look, your fence (legally) will be the one that doesn't need replacing!