The question of the United Kingdom’s survival, once taken for granted, looms large in British politics. This book uncovers the roots of today’s crisis, revealing MPs’ and civil servants’ assumptions in their understanding of the Union, and profound pessimism within politics about its long-term viability. Why has the political class struggled to engage productively with devolution? Has English voters’ disenchantment with a detached central government influenced how politicians and bureaucrats regard the UK’s future? How have seismic events fuelled tensions between Westminster and devolved administrations, from the SNP’s election and independence referendum to Brexit and Covid? And what now? Fractured Union offers a vivid account of the gradual loss of British unity, illuminating the forces and pressures now shaping the future of both nations and peoples. As nationalism rises across Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and England, this book issues a sharp challenge to those who believe in a united kingdom: deliver better, more responsive government―or risk the UK falling apart. Read more

Concentrate Q&A Land Law is part of the Concentrate Q&A series, the result of a collaboration involving hundreds of law students and lecturers from universities across the UK. Each book in this series offers you better support and a greater chance to succeed on your law course than any of the competitors. 'A sure-fire way to get a 1st class result' (Naomi M, Coventry University) 'My grades have dramatically improved since I started using the OUP Q&A guides' (Glen Sylvester, Bournemouth University) 'These first class answers will transform you into a first class student' (Ali Mohamed, University of Hertfordshire) 'I can't think of better revision support for my study' (Quynh Anh Thi Le, University of Warwick) 'I would strongly recommend Q&A guides. They have vastly improved my structuring of exam answers and helped me identify key components of a high quality answer' (Hayden Roach, Bournemouth University) '100% would recommend. Makes you feel like you will pass with flying colours' (Elysia Marie Vaughan, University of Hertfordshire) 'My fellow students rave about this book' (Octavia Knapper, Lancaster University) 'The best Q&A books that I've read; the content is exceptional' (Wendy Chinenye Akaigwe, London Metropolitan University) 'I would not hesitate to recommend this book to a friend' (Blessing Denhere, Coventry University) Read more

THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERWINNER OF THE CWA GOLD DAGGER FOR NON-FICTION 2023'Wendy Joseph's gripping account of the law at work reads like a cliffhanger.' Sunday Times'Absolutely superb. 5 stars for sheer readability alone. Her Honour entertains as she educates us about murder, about the law and about how we human beings are shaped as we create the culture we live with.' PHILIPPA PERRY, author of THE BOOK YOU WISH YOUR PARENTS HAD READ___________________________________________________________________________________'Every day in the UK lives are suddenly, brutally, wickedly taken away. Victims are shot or stabbed. Less often they are strangled or suffocated or beaten to death. Rarely they are poisoned, pushed off high buildings, drowned or set alight. Then there are the many who are killed by dangerous drivers, or corporate gross negligence. There are a lot of ways you can kill someone. I know because I've seen most of them at close quarters.'High-profile murder cases all too often grab our attention in dramatic media headlines - for every unlawful death tells a story. But, unlike most of us, a judge doesn't get to turn the page and move on. Nor does the defendant, or the family of the victim, nor the many other people who populate the court room.And yet, each of us has a vested interest in what happens there. And while most people have only the sketchiest idea of what happens inside a Crown Court, any one of us could end up in the witness-box or even in the dock.With breath-taking skill and deep compassion, the author describes how cases unfold and illustrates exactly what it's like to be a murder trial judge and a witness to human good and bad. Sometimes very bad.The fracture lines that run through our society are becoming harder and harder to ignore. From a unique vantage point, the author warns that we do so at our peril._____________________________________________________________________________________________'The most exceptional book I have read in a long time.' CLARE MACKINTOSH'A very rare gem. written with authority, humility and compassion. Compellingly clever and sharply honest.' PROFESSOR DAME SUE BLACK, author of ALL THAT REMAINS'Riveting, thought-provoking, and very, very entertaining. I loved it.' RODDY DOYLE'Will make you question all the fundamentals that you've come to take for granted about offenders, the crimes that they commit - especially murder - and the punishment they deserve. A page turner that will leave you wanting to know more.' EMERITUS PROFESSOR DAVID WILSON, author of MY LIFE WITH MURDERERSThe instant Sunday Times bestseller, March 2023 Read more

Concentrate Q&A Criminal Law is part of the Concentrate Q&A series, the result of a collaboration involving hundreds of law students and lecturers from universities across the UK. Each book in this series offers you better support and a greater chance to succeed on your law course than any of the competitors. 'A sure-fire way to get a 1st class result' (Naomi M, Coventry University) 'My grades have dramatically improved since I started using the OUP Q&A guides' (Glen Sylvester, Bournemouth University) 'These first class answers will transform you into a first class student' (Ali Mohamed, University of Hertfordshire) 'I can't think of better revision support for my study' (Quynh Anh Thi Le, University of Warwick) 'I would strongly recommend Q&A guides. They have vastly improved my structuring of exam answers and helped me identify key components of a high quality answer' (Hayden Roach, Bournemouth University) '100% would recommend. Makes you feel like you will pass with flying colours' (Elysia Marie Vaughan, University of Hertfordshire) 'My fellow students rave about this book' (Octavia Knapper, Lancaster University) 'The best Q&A books that I've read; the content is exceptional' (Wendy Chinenye Akaigwe, London Metropolitan University) 'I would not hesitate to recommend this book to a friend' (Blessing Denhere, Coventry University) Read more

The No. 1 Sunday Times Bestseller‘Fascinating . . . The book everyone is talking about’ – Daily Mail By acclaimed royal biographer and author of Queen of Our Times, Robert Hardman, Charles III is a brilliant account of a tumultuous period in British history, full of intriguing insider detail and the real stories behind the sadness, the dazzling pomp, the challenges and the triumphs as Charles III sets out to make his mark.How would – or could – he fill the shoes of the record-breaking Elizabeth II? With fresh debates about the monarchy, political upheavals and a steady flow of damning headlines unleashed by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Charles could not afford to put a foot wrong. Hardman draws on unrivalled access to the Royal Family, friends of the King and Queen, key officials and courtiers, plus unpublished royal papers, to chart the transition from those emotionally charged days following the death of the late Queen all through that make or break first year on the throne.This book also reveals how Charles III is determined to move ahead at speed, the vital role played by Queen Camilla, the King’s relationships with his sons and the rest of his family, his plans for reforming the monarchy and how he is taking his place on the world stage.Charles III is a fascinating portrait of a hard-working, modern monarch, determined to remain true to himself and to his Queen, to make a difference, to weather the storms – and, what’s more, to enjoy it.'Hardman is the unsurpassed grand master when it comes to the inside story of the modern monarchy. Full of surprises and glorious detail' – Andrew Roberts, author of George III: The Life and Reign of Britain's Most Misunderstood Monarch'A superb, fascinating account of the new King, his court and the first year of his reign. Elegantly written by the most authoritative of royal historians writing today, it is deeply researched, impeccably sourced and filled with scoops and new details. This is the definitive book’ – Simon Sebag Montefiore, author of The Romanovs Read more

[OCT 2021 UPDATE] Over £30,000 has been given in compensation, collectively, to readers of this book who were seeking compensation! Do you know your rights when dealing with the police or ‘authority’? Do you know what to do when the police abuse their powers and when they’re doing it? This easy to understand guide compiles everything you need to know to help you through any encounters you may have with the UK police, with information that the police won’t tell you and in some cases do not fully understand themselves.Outlaw reveals his proven strategy of tactical silence and includes a detailed step by step guide on how to successfully receive compensation from the police, on your own, without going to court. Including letter templates for you to edit, definitions of important terminology and crucial advice on building a solid compensation claim, this book is an essential tool for empowering the people against unlawful police. Read more

Buy Land and Live On It: Deciphering UK Planning Law for Sustainable Off-Grid Living (Comprehensive Version)This comprehensive guide is designed for individuals seeking to understand and navigate the intricacies of UK planning law in pursuit of off-grid living. Delve into critical concepts such as the 4-year rule and 10-year rule, offering clear directives for compliance within the legal framework. Gain insights into innovative strategies like the 'Field to Farm' concept and the One Planet Development, presenting sustainable pathways towards your off-grid aspirations.With a sharp focus on UK planning law, this book provides essential knowledge to facilitate informed decisions regarding land ownership. Uncover legal strategies, comprehend your rights, and embark on a journey rooted in self-sufficiency.This guide provides a factual and systematic approach to achieving an off-grid lifestyle within the boundaries of UK planning law. Equip yourself with the tools and information necessary to take the initial steps towards sustainable, self-sufficient living.Book Contents:Chapter 1: IntroductionChapter 2: A Historical Perspective: Evolution of UK Planning LawChapter 3: How UK Planning Law WorksChapter 4: Regional Variations: Wales, Scotland, England, and Northern IrelandChapter 5: Land DesignationsChapter 6: Time-Related Considerations: 4-Year and 10-Year RulesChapter 7: Time-Related Considerations: 28, 56, and 60 Day RulesChapter 8: Field to Farm: Transitioning Land for Sustainable LivingChapter 9: One Planet Development Policy in WalesChapter 10: The 1000 Hut Project in ScotlandChapter 11: Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) in Off-Grid LivingChapter 12: Temporary Structures and DwellingsChapter 13: Community Land TrustsChapter 14: Section 106 Agreements for Off-Grid ProjectsChapter 15: Land Tenure and OwnershipChapter 16: The "Freeman" Concept: A Legal Reality CheckChapter 17: ConclusionChapter 18: Further Reading and ResourcesChapter 19: Glossary of TermsAttain a sustainable, off-grid lifestyle with a solid grasp of UK planning law. This guide arms you with knowledge and strategies to turn land ownership dreams into reality. Read more

Written by award winning, international best-selling author, and certified expert Derek Borthwick. (With bonus audio download).Are you looking to eliminate negative thinking, overthinking, or feeling like an imposter for good?Would you like to have complete control over your thoughts, radiate positivity, and get the life that you want?This book is NOT just another ghost-written self-help book. It is NOT just a book of tips.This is the ultimate system for eliminating negative thinking for good based on Derek's proprietary methods.Using a specially developed whole brain and mind approach will help you eliminate negative and overthinking thinking.This will massively transform all areas of your life in ways that you may only have dreamed of.YOU WILL LEARN HOW TO:✓ Effectively eliminate negative thinking and how to stop overthinking.✓ Intuitively love, like, and respect yourself and others.✓ Automatically control fear and worry.✓ Powerfully take control of your thoughts anytime, anywhere, and in any situation.✓ Successfully banish overthinking.✓ Stop Feeling Like An Imposter.✓ Naturally radiate positivity, energy and vibrance.✓ Skyrocket your charisma, likeability, and others' perception of you.✓ Empower yourself to get the life that you want and deserve.And a lot more…TWO BOOKS IN ONEIn Part One, you will learn how your brain and mind work together with what causes negativity and how to eliminate it.In Part Two, you will learn how to use all the latest and most powerful methods to eliminate negative thinking for good.Included with the book is the bonus proprietary Rapid Learning Accelerator DTI Audio Program. This will help program your mind on a fast-track to success.If you want to eliminate negative thinking and gain control over your life simply scroll up and click Buy now and begin your transformation today.Don't leave to chanceAbout the authorDerek Borthwick BSc (Special Hons), Dip.C.Hyp/NLP is a multiple best-selling author and a leading mind and communication expert. He has over 30 years of experience and has worked with some of the world’s largest companies.Derek has lectured at Scotland’s top universities and has diplomas in business transformational coaching, clinical hypnotherapy, NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming), CBT and is a certified Master Practitioner/Coach of NLP. Read more

Written by leading authors with extensive experience in both teaching and practice, this established and trusted title equips the student with all the techniques of legal research, analysis, and argument they will need for their law course and beyond. Holland & Webb take an engaging and practical approach with examples and exercises throughout which allow students to develop their knowledge and their reasoning skills making this an ideal text for first year students. Digital formats and resourcesThe eleventh edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats, and is supported by online resources. - The ebook offers a mobile experience and convenient access along with functionality tools, navigation features and links that extra learning support: www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks - The accompanying online resources include multiple choice questions for each chapter, links to useful websites and a guide to using Halsbury's Laws. For futher insight into legal skills, visit legaleducation.wordpress.com. Read more

Molestation can have detrimental impacts on an individual’s health, safety, and wellbeing. In such instances, parties may consider it necessary to seek the court’s intervention by way of a non-molestation order and occupation order to keep them and any relevant children safe. This book provides a practical guide to non-molestation orders and occupation orders in family law proceedings. The text seeks to provide guidance on the general principles, practice, and procedure for family law practitioners and litigants who may find themselves making or resisting an application for non-molestation and occupation orders.The book considers the courts’ general approach to the making of non-molestation orders and occupation orders, predominately in Family Law Act proceedings. It is acknowledged that these orders may also be sought in parallel Children Act proceedings. Whilst Children Act proceedings are not the focus of this book, it provides an insight into how to case manage these cases in light of the courts’ application of Practice Direction 12J of the Family Procedure Rules 2010.Crucially, this provides a helpful toolkit for practitioners based on judicial commentary from judgments as to how to practically manage applications for non-molestation orders and occupation orders. It also looks at the options available to the court to dispose of these applications, such as undertakings.ABOUT THE AUTHORDr Stephanie Coker is a barrister at FOURTEEN, a leading Family Law Chambers in London. She has a private family practice dealing with financial remedies following the breakdown of a marriage, as well as unmarried couples. She also advises on complex domestic and international private children matters and civil remedies following domestic abuse. She was called to the Bar in 2015 (Inner Temple). Stephanie undertook her PhD in the area of family law. Alongside practice, she has taught family law, property law and foundations of property at the University of Kent.CONTENTSChapter One – Non-Molestation OrdersChapter Two – Non-Molestation Orders Against Minors and Those Lacking CapacityChapter Three – Occupation OrdersChapter Four – Without Notice (Ex Parte) ApplicationsChapter Five – UndertakingsChapter Six – Procedural Guidance: Applications for Non-Molestation Orders and Occupation OrdersConcluding Remarks Read more

Learn the skills it takes to succeed as a law graduate with this essential text.Letters to a Law Student, 5th edition, Global Edition by Nicholas J McBride, provides a thorough introductory guide to higher education and learning context for law studies. Voted in the top 6 books that future law students should read, it is an approachable and easy-to-follow guidebook. The text flows as a series of letters between a lecturer and aspiring student, divided into chronological parts from thinking about a law degree to preparing to study law, studying law, writing like a lawyer, and thinking about the future.McBride adds practical advice throughout the book, supporting your transition from school to studying law as a first-year undergraduate. The 5th edition helps to build confidence and encourages the essential study and legal skills you will need to succeed. Packed with new and revised material, Letters to a law student remains a current and helpful reference.This text is a great companion for general law modules on skills, legal system, jurisprudence and law, government, and society to keep you thinking critically, analysing and understanding the law. Read more

Eve Was Framed offers an impassioned, personal critique of the British legal system. Helena Kennedy focuses on the treatment of women in our courts - at the prejudices of judges, the misconceptions of jurors, the labyrinths of court procedures and the influence of the media. But the inequities she uncovers could apply equally to any disadvantaged group - to those whose cases are subtly affected by race, class poverty or politics, or who are burdened, even before they appear in court, by misleading stereotypes. Read more

This brief takes the reader through a 10-year journey of seeking to embed Evidence Based Policing within one of the largest police forces in the world - the Metropolitan Police Service in London, England - from the inside. As a topic, Evidence Based Policing has generated considerable recent interest and academic discussion - although largely remains without a consistent guiding voice for police practitioners. The aim of the brief is to expand upon the current discussions and address this gap within the day-to-day reality of policing where translation of research is a routine part of the day job. The book is organised into three sections: the first explores receptivity to evidence, asking practitioners to locate where they are on a continuum of evidence based craftwork; the second presents the importance of programme integrity and effective implementation in police craft; and the final section explores the challenges in professionalising policing and offers a more nuanced discussion around what it really means to be evidenced based. Throughout the brief the authors promote an insider whole-force strategic approach in landing evidence into policing 'business as normal' as opposed to an external academic or educated individual officer translation approach. Over the course of the monograph the authors draw upon their decade of experience providing case studies, toolkits, exercises, anecdotes and research experience as an inspiration for police practitioners both to practically support and inspire better evidence based working as part of the day job. Read more

‘An intimate, insightful portrait of an extraordinarily private leader’ WALTER ISAACSONFrom the bestselling author of Enemies of the PeopleAn intimate and deeply researched account of the extraordinary rise and political brilliance of the most powerful – and elusive – woman in the world.Angela Merkel has always been an outsider. A pastor’s daughter raised in Soviet-controlled East Germany, she spent her twenties working as a research chemist, only entering politics after the fall of the Berlin Wall. And yet within fifteen years, she had become chancellor of Germany and, before long, the unofficial leader of the West.Acclaimed author Kati Marton sets out to pierce the mystery of this unlikely ascent. With unparalleled access to the chancellor’s inner circle and a trove of records only recently come to light, she teases out the unique political genius that is the secret to Merkel’s success. No other modern leader has so ably confronted authoritarian aggression, enacted daring social policies and calmly unified an entire continent in an era when countries are becoming only more divided. Again and again, she’s cleverly outmanoeuvred strongmen like Putin and Trump, and weathered surprisingly complicated relationships with allies like Obama and Macron.Famously private, the woman who emerges from these pages is a role model for anyone interested in gaining and keeping power while staying true to one’s moral convictions. At once a riveting political biography, an intimate human portrait and a revelatory look at successful leadership in action, The Chancellor brings forth from the shadows one of the most extraordinary women of our time. Read more

Discover the keys to sustainable, off-grid living in the UK. This guide decodes planning laws, from applications to compliance. Learn to leverage rules, build harmoniously, and engage with communities. Forge your path to a conscious, connected lifestyle.In "Navigating Off-Grid," you'll find practical advice and invaluable legal insights. Whether you're a pioneer or a dreamer, this book is your essential companion on the journey to a life lived with purpose and in harmony with the land in the UK. Read more

Now a major TV series‘A masterpiece that reads like a thriller’ Time OutA gripping and probing account of the biggest criminal manhunt in British history.It is over 40 years since Peter Sutcliffe was convicted of murdering 13 women and attacking 7 more. Still, he remains a killer of almost mythical proportions; his surviving victims, and their families, forever attached to his infamy.Michael Bilton’s acclaimed account is a powerful indictment of the calamitous investigation that logged over 2 million man-hours of police work – the biggest criminal manhunt in British history. With exclusive access to the detectives involved, the pathologist’s archives and declassified documents, this account reads like the most gripping of thrillers. Read more

From young princess to internationally revered head of state, Queen Elizabeth has always fascinated and intrigued. This fully updated second edition celebrates and remembers the glorious reign of Britain’s longest-serving and much cherished monarch.Drawn from nearly a century of detailed and fascinating reporting by The Times, discover insights and memories of the extraordinary period of social change that was our nation’s second Elizabethan age.Featuring Queen Elizabeth’s obituary, as published in The TimesReflections of a nation in mourning, with images from the state funeralA collection of essays and articles written by leading royal historians, including Ben Macintyre, Hugo Vickers, Valentine Low and Professor Kate WilliamsFull-colour images from The Times archives Read more

The ninth edition of this invaluable handbook provides a comprehensively updated overview of employment law. Fully revised and rewritten, it covers:employment statusunfair and wrongful dismissaldiscriminationredundancytransfer of undertakingswhistleblowinghealth & safety at workremedies and compensationtribunal procedureWritten by experts in the field, this book is authoritative yet clear and reader friendly."This book makes employment law simple... I commend it as a reliable, user-friendly and clear guide to anyone with an employment law problem." - David Neuberger, President of the Supreme Court 2012-2017 (for 8th edition) Read more

Professional Meeting Book – Improve Productivity and Record Keeping of Meetings, Minutes, Action Items and Notes – Business Organizer Logbook JournalKeep all your meeting details, minutes and notes organized and in one place for any size of business with this large undated meeting notebook with a straightforward and clear layout.Main features of Meeting Notebook:Intro page to record business / company information and contact name details, and book start and finish datesFull page calendarsHoliday / Vacation Pages to note when staff members are away on leave, public holidays, etc. in the monthly boxesSpace to record and log 52 meetings in person, online, via Zoom – two-page layout per meetingRecord the date, start and end time, topic of meeting, objectives, attendees, agenda, and action plan with space to write down action items, name assigned, due date, and check box to tick when completedFully lined page for meeting notes / minutes to use, depending on preference, either alongside each meeting or overleaf, to add extra detail, informaton, etc.4 Contact Pages to record the name, phone number, e-mail address, and address for each contact (space to record 8 contacts per page)Large (8.5 x 11 inches – US A4 / Letter Size) simple meeting notebook to record the details of planning meetings, decision making meetings, status updates, brainstorming meetings, team-building meetings, presentations, training sessions, collaboration meetings, debriefs, or any other type of meetingPerfect bound white pagesMatte softcover / paperback with black textured effect and interior page cover Read more

This Accounting Ledger Book features:Size: 8.5 x 11 inches.120 pages.Premium matte finish paperback.Spaces for recording Date, Description, Account, Payment (Debit), Deposit (Credit), and Total.This Accounting Ledger Book is perfect for tracking and recording finances & transactions, suitable for personal use, household, small businesses or home-based businesses. It will also make an ideal present for family, friends, loved ones and entrepreneurs on Birthdays, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and any occasions. Read more