Customer Reviews
Amazingly Useful - By: Mr. A. Sands, 01 May 2007 
This is a big book but don't let that deceive you into thinking it is full of complex legal jargon. This is amazingly resourceful & is full of practicallly anything you can think of. It is presented in a very clear way to make the various laws/regulations clear to you.
I place this kind of purchase as a "family must-have" sort of thing, along with a medical guide/book thing. It's not something you're going to need often but you never when it mind come in handy. Not to mention it is incredibly interesting to read about certain laws randomly! Read up on garden fences/boundaries & I guarantee that when you go outside to have a look, your fence (legallly) will be the one that doesn't need replacing!
An excellent, practical guide - By: , 16 Nov 2001 This is an excellent book. The current fourth edition of the Guide to the Law has been extensively rewritten to take account of changes in the law (in particular on tenancies & divorce) & is now right up to date. I particularly like its very straightforward & accessible style - I wish alll reference books were as clearly written! The book gives practical & detailed advice on the law covering the family, housing, welfare benefits, employment, the consumer, insolvency, business, motoring, personal injury, civil liberties & human rights, the English legal system, & legal jargon. Pritchard has a knack of making complex legal points clear by offering a few examples, & he lightens the book with occasional flashes of wit. The text is illustrated with numerous useful diagrams, flow charts & samples of relevant legal documents. The index is well laid out & comprehensive & the book gives sensible pointers on where to go for more detailed advice on most parts of the law. In my view this is by far the most useful & best written guide to the English law available.
Essential reading for the lay person - By: , 24 Jan 1999 No I haven't read it from cover to cover but if it's anything like the 1982 version it is an absolute must for anybody wanting a lay persons view of your rights & how to go about protecting them. It also gives a good understanding family disputes (divorces & seperations) & how the courts & authorities view the carving up of assets.
