Written in a direct and approachable style, Blackstone's Guide to the Land Registration Act 2002 serves as a guide through the extensive changes the Act will bring to the practice of residential and commercial conveyancing.
The book provides step-by-step analysis of the Act's practical impact on conveyancing and Land Registry practice. The book also explains how the Act establishes the framework for the future development of e-conveyancing and how a new system of adverse possession will be introduced for registered land.

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 Act makes major amendments to a wide range of existing legislation (including the Housing Acts 1985, 1988 and 1996, the Environmental Protection Act 1990, the Public Order Act 1986, the Education Act 1996, the Crime and Disorder Act 1998, the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 the Firearms Act 1968 and the Police Reform Act 2002) and so it will have a significant impact. The Guide takes a practical and critical...

A concise, accessible Guide to the far reaching changes introduced by the Asylum & Immigration Act 2004. The Act, the third major piece of legislation in this area in five years, controversially excluded immigration decisions from the scrutiny of the higher courts in the original bill. Although the 'ouster' clause has been modified, the Act radically re-shapes the structure of immigration appeals as well as introducing important changes in practice and procedure. It is written by an experienced team of barristers from Doughty Street, a leading chambers at the forefront of human rights...

The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (DDA) will be significantly amended as a result of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (Amendment) Regulations 2003. The Regulations introduce new concepts of discrimination, extend the scope of the Act and create new exemptions. They come into force on 1 October 2004, and on the same day the 'premises adjustments' provisions of the DDA will also come into force. These will require service providers to make physical adjustments to their premises to accommodate disabled people. These two very significant pieces of legislation will thus have a...

Structured in a clear and logical way following the parts of the Act, it provides an up-to-date and informative guide, making it an essential purchase for practitioners and organizations working in a number of legal areas.

The Care Standards Act 2000, which came into force on 1st April 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 act.

The Blackstone's Guide Series delivers concise and accessible books covering the latest legislative changes and amendments. Published soon after enactment, they offer expert commentary by leading names on the extent, scope, and effects of the legislation, plus a full copy of the Act itself. They offer a cost-effective solution to key information needs and are the perfect companion for any practitioner needing to get up to speed with the latest changes.
The Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 was the most important piece of legislation in the financial services area for many years. It...

The Blackstone's Guide Series delivers concise and accessible books covering the latest legislative changes and amendments. Published soon after enactment, they offer expert commentary by leading names on the scope, extent and effects of the legislation, plus a full copy of the Act itself. They offer a cost-effective solution to key information needs and are the perfect companion for any practitioner needing to get up to speed with the latest changes.
The Blackstone's Guide to the Borders, Citizenship, and Immigration Act 2009 provides an essential tool for understanding the important...