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Provides the complete text of the Companies Act 2006, together with a commentary. This guide offers an analysis of this Act. Adopting a topic-based approach, it focuses on the important changes and developments for both private and public companies.

This new Blackstone's Guide combines the full text of the Act with an expert narrative. It provides detailed and practical commentary on the effect of the legislation in a straightforward layout, enabling ease of use as a reference source.

This new Blackstone's Guide provides the full text of the Mental Health Act 2007, together with expert narrative.The narrative places the Amendment Act firmly in the context of the 1983 Act, analyses its impact on the Mental Capacity Act, and discusses the human rights implications of compulsory detention and treatment by reference to key cases such as Bournewood, IH, and Von Brandenburg.

This new Blackstone's Guide provides an expert, comprehensive guide to the Serious Crime Act 2007, together with the full text of the legislation. It clearly explains the new offences and powers created by the Act - notably 'super-asbos' - and explores the implications of the new law for practice.

The Charities Act has radically overhaulled and modernised the law relating to charities in England and Wales. This new Blackstone's Guide provides the full text of the Charities Act 2006, together with an explanation of the legislation and its impact.

Provides the text of the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations (the 2005 Regs) and the Transfer of Undertakings (Pension Protection) Regulations ("the Pension Regulations") 2005. This book also includes a practical explanation of the legislation, and contains a section of useful precedents.

The Extradition Act 2003 came into force on 1st January 2004. The Act is a major piece of legislation and will radically overhaul current extradition procedures with the aim of simplifying and speeding up the extradition process. This Guide offers comprehensive coverage of the new extradition regime and is an essential tool for all those working in extradition and international criminal law.

The Anti-Social Behaviour Act 2003 comes into force in stages from February 2004 and is a major initiative in social policy and criminal justice for the Government. The Guide takes a practical and critical approach to the Act, providing full commentary and background information on its provisions.

Contains copies of the legislation and detailed commentary. This guide is a useful companion for those working in or seeking to understand this complex area of the law.

Putting the provisions of the Pensions Act 2004 into context, this practical guide provides a clear and concise explanation of the impact of the changes introduced. It contains an analysis and explanation of the legislation, plus a copy of the Act. It is intended for practitioners, employers and trustees in this field.

This new book provides a detailed guide to the Corporate Manslaughter Act 2007. It offers an accessible analysis of the new offence of corporate manslaughter, including its scope, extent, likely impact and interpretation.

The Mental Capacity Act 2005 introduced new powers allowing a variety of important decisions to be taken on behalf of persons lacking mental capacity. This edition has been updated to take account of the Mental Health Act 2007, Codes of Practice to the MCA 2005, Court of Protection Rules, features expanded analysis of the Bournewood decision.

This new Blackstone's Guide offers comprehensive guidance to the Terrorism Act 2006, and places the new legislation in the context of what has gone before, namely; the Terrorism Act 2000; the Anti-Terrorism, Crime, and Security Act 2001; the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000; the Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005; and the Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005.

Covering almost all the provisions of the Consumer Credit Act 2006, this guide includes a discussion of the importance of the internet and electronic technology to this area of the law. Placing the Act in the context of what has gone before, the commentary included is structured in a clear and logical way.

The Identity Cards Act 2006 is a major piece of legislation which will fundamentally change the relationship between the state and the individual for people residing in the UK. Structured in a clear way following the parts of the Act, this guide is useful for practitioners and organisations working in a number of legal areas.

This new Blackstone's Guide provides the full text of the Fraud Act 2006 and extracts from related relevant legislation, together with expert narrative. The authors provide detailed and practical commentary on the effect of the legislation, its probable interpretation, and its impact on the existing law of dishonesty.

The Care Standards Act 2000, which came into force on April 1, 2002, substantially reforms the law relating to the registration and regulation of residential care homes and other establishments. This book provides an in-depth guide to the new Act and offers practical advice as to its wide-reaching effect.

This volume provides a full, clear analysis of The Sexual Offences Act, and covers in detail subjects such as rape, child sexual abuse, adults with mental disorders and learning disabilities, sex offenders, and recent developments in the law of evidence. It includes a full copy of the Act.

The Domestic Violence Crime, and Victims Act 2004 is the biggest overhaul of domestic violence legislation. This title provides an analysis of the Act and a detailed explanation of its many provisions with practical pointers on resulting changes to practice and procedure. It is suitable for criminal and family law practitioners.

A guide to the far reaching changes introduced by the Asylum and Immigration Act 2004. It is of interest to practitioners and organisations working in this fast changing area of the Law.

Analyzes, explains, and evaluates the Criminal Justice Act 2003. This book provides a commentary on the changes introduced by the Act. Meant for those working in the Criminal Justice System or interested in its operation, it offers insights into the purposes of the Act and an explanation of its provisions. It also includes the text of the Act.