2007-01-23 03:49:26 · 7 answers · asked by Sarah J 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I haven't got a solicitor and I've checked the libraries in my area: they don't have them.
2007-01-23 03:55:51 · update #1
if you have got a solicitor they will be able to show you a book on laws in England you might be able to get it from a library I'm not sure tho
2007-01-23 03:54:13 · answer #1 · answered by jeddyteddy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are a couple of legal publications that send out monthly updates for all statutes in the UK that cover all areas of law (e.g. Halsbury's Law) and also for case law, but usually only law firms have these, or certain libraries -e.g the Law Society Library in Chancery Lane, London as they are very expensive indeed. There are also online subscription services like Lawtel, and again, it's usually only law firms or specialist libraries who subscribe due to the expense.
So, buying the 45 volumes of halsbury's or subscribing to lawtel would not be practical due to the expense, so you either need to find a solicitor who will let you use their resources (and show you how it works as you need to look in three different places with Halsbury's), or go to a library that holds a copy -if you are in or near london, then the law society would be best. But remember that just researching the law on a subject is something that lawyers get a lot of training in doing as it can be quite complex -particularly as the written statues are then interpreted by judges in court, so you need to be aware of all the relevant case law!!
It also depends on the area of law that you are interested in, as some has not been substanitally updated for a while and you can simply buy a text book on it -so I would get in touch with a legal bookshop (http://www.hammickslegal.co.uk/) and buy the most up to date volume on the subject you are after. Alternatively, there are excellent, free online recources for some areas such as employment or intellectual property. And of course there is always the citizens advice bureau.
2007-01-23 04:09:09 · answer #2 · answered by Benjamin J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't use the advise off here, or you'll end up in all sorts of mess.
get in touch with a solicitor who may well be able to point you in the right direction
2007-01-23 04:39:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
To do this you would have to update yourself with every judicial decision on a daily basis...which is impossible.
Nearly all law is determined by precedent, which is the decisions made in the courts. For example the new age discrimination law is on the statute book, but hardly any of it has been tested yet and so much of it has no legal force.
2007-01-23 03:58:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
house of lords UK website list cases for the past 10 years so if your unsure of the principal of a particular law search for the most recent case that debates that law .
2007-01-23 03:56:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ive been trying to do just that for sometime with no joy!!!i dont think there is one sorry!
2007-01-23 03:54:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are available here. http://www.lexisnexis.co.uk/lawcampus/online/halsburys_laws_direct.asp
2007-01-23 04:07:04 · answer #7 · answered by Doethineb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋