Sept 2008

Now in its Fourth Edition, White Carr & Lowe: The Children Act in Practice is the best selling, one volume guide to the Children Act 1989. The Act is produced in full and annotated in a straightforward and helpful way to assist in interpretation, together with a detailed commentary, which considers the legislation as it operates today.

Barlow, King and King applies a practical approach to a subject which forms a large part of the work of many solicitors. It deals comprehensively with tax considerations, the substantive law and also covers in detail drafting, probate practice and procedure.

With its precedents, examples of frequently used forms and worked examples, it presents a clear, practical picture of the operation of the law. This edition has been fully updated to take account of the latest developments in the law including the Trustee Act 2000. Where relevant, changes in practice resulting from the Civil Procedure Rules 1999 are integrated into the text. It also includes a wealth of case law such as Re Woolnough and IRC v Eversden.

The 16th edition of what aims to be the leading textbook on the law of tort continues to follow significant developments in other major Commonwealth countries and also gives full consideration to the impact of the Human Rights Act on tort law.