| Description |
x, 194 pages ; 22 cm |
| Series |
Understanding law |
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Understanding law.
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| Contents |
1. What is tort law? -- 2. The aims of tort law -- 3. The rise and rise of negligence -- 4. Facing the consequences -- 5. Land use and tort law -- 6. Business and economic interests -- 7. Rights talk -- 8. Suing the state -- 9. The future of tort |
| Summary |
"Understanding Tort Law sets out to delineate the way in which the rules of tort law are made and describes their origins in a very different society. The book provides a simple introduction to tort law's complex and confusing rules and technical vocabulary. It also provides a critical view of tort law, suggesting ways in which it could be improved and how it may develop in the future." "This third edition, which has been fully revised, now includes discussion on the impact of The Human Rights Act 1998 and relations with the European Court of Human Rights; the Defamation Act 1990; and leading cases Stovin v Wise, Osman v UK, Z v UK, Wainwright v Home Office and Hunter v Canary Wharf."--BOOK JACKET |
| Notes |
Previous ed.: Fontana Press, 1995 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 167-177) and index |
| Subject |
Human rights -- England.
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Human rights -- Wales.
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Torts -- England -- Cases.
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Torts -- England.
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Torts -- Wales -- Cases.
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Torts -- Wales.
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| ISBN |
0421878401 |
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