Penguin Guide to the Law

by John M. Pritchard

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.

Genres: Nonfiction, Law

960 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1982

About the author

The Legal 500 was founded by its first editor-in-chief, John M. Pritchard.

Reviews

[Paul Pryce · Rating 3 out of 5]

Probably my 3rd edition is slightly outdated but it beats trawling the Internet for advice when needed.

[Sudipto Roy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Book for Common Law