UK Law and Your Rights For Dummies

ISBN-13: 9780470027967 / Angielski / Miękka / 2006 / 418 str.

UK) Barclay Liz (BBC

Opis

There are a multitude of legal rights to protect individuals, and most of us don't consider them until faced with an immediate legal problem. This book shows you how to cut through the reams of red tape, avoid legal pitfalls, and prepare yourself to deal with any situation.

Spis treści

Introduction.

About This Book.

Conventions Used in This Book.

Foolish Assumptions.

How This Book Is Organised.

Part I: Living with the Legal System.

Chapter 1: Unravelling the Legal Web.

Chapter 2: Living as a Citizen.

Chapter 3: Keeping a Roof Over Your Head.

Chapter 4: Dealing with Neighbours.

Chapter 5: Using Public Services.

Part II: Keeping on the Right Side of Family and Friends.

Chapter 6: Managing Relationships.

Chapter 7: Having Children.

Chapter 8: Passing On.

Part III: Making Enough to Live On Legally!

Chapter 9: Working for an Employer.

Chapter 10: Being Your Own Boss.

Chapter 11: Managing Without Paid Work.

Chapter 12: Enjoying Retirement.

Part IV: Spending Your Hard–Earned Cash.

Chapter 13: Serious Shopping.

Chapter 14: Paying Someone Else to Do the Work.

Chapter 15: Borrowing Money.

Part V: Getting Out and About.

Chapter 16: Taking to the Highways and Byways.

Chapter 17: Travelling and Taking a Break.

Part VI: The Part of Tens.

Chapter 18: Ten or So Insurance Policies That Can Give You Peace of Mind.

Chapter 19: Ten Ways to Protect Your Rights.

Index.

O autorze

Liz Barclay is a presenter of BBC Radio 4′s consumer affairs programme, You and Yours, and is the author of Small Business Employment Law For Dummies.

Blurb

With coverage of England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland

Your rights and responsibilities explained without the jargon

Boost your legal know–how with this accessible guide that shows you how to negotiate the British legal system. Covering all aspects of the law in plain English from from money matters and returning goods through to relationships, employment, motoring, and UK citizenship you′ll discover what your legal rights and responsibilities are in any situation and get the system working for you.

Discover how to

• Deal with problem neighbours
• Understand your consumer rights
• Plan for retirement
• Set yourself up in business
• Organise your finances
• Keep yourself covered with the right insurance