UK Law and Your Rights For Dummies®
With coverage of England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland
Your rights and responsibilities explained – without the jargon
Boost your legal know-how with this accessible guide that shows you how to negotiate the British legal system. Covering all aspects of the law in plain English – from money matters and returning goods through to relationships, employment, motoring, and UK citizenship – you’ll discover what your legal rights and responsibilities are in any situation and get the system working for you.
Explanations in plain English
'Get in, get out’ information
Icons and other navigational aids
Online cheat sheet
Top ten lists
A dash of humour and fun
Discover how to:
Deal with problem neighbours
Understand your consumer rights
Plan for retirement
Set yourself up in business
Organise your finances
Keep yourself covered with the right insurance
Get smart! @www.dummies.com
* Find listings of all our books
* Choose from many different subject categories
* Browse our free articles
Spis treści
Introduction 1
Part I: Living with the Legal System 5
Chapter 1: Unravelling the Legal Web 7
Chapter 2: Living as a Citizen 31
Chapter 3: Keeping a Roof Over Your Head 49
Chapter 4: Dealing with Neighbours 73
Chapter 5: Using Public Services 87
Part II: Keeping on the Right Side of Family and Friends 105
Chapter 6: Managing Relationships 107
Chapter 7: Having Children 127
Chapter 8: Passing On 149
Part III: Making Enough to Live On – Legally! 169
Chapter 9: Working for an Employer 171
Chapter 10: Being Your Own Boss 197
Chapter 11: Managing Without Paid Work 215
Chapter 12: Enjoying Retirement 229
Part IV: Spending Your Hard-Earned Cash 245
Chapter 13: Serious Shopping 247
Chapter 14: Paying Someone Else to Do the Work 269
Chapter 15: Borrowing Money 291
Part V: Getting Out and About 315
Chapter 16: Taking to the Highways and Byways 317
Chapter 17: Travelling and Taking a Break 337
Part VI: The Part of Tens 355
Chapter 18: Ten or So Insurance Policies That Can Give You Peace of Mind 357
Chapter 19: Ten Ways to Protect Your Rights 363
Index 371
O autorze
Liz Barclay is a presenter of BBC Radio 4’s consumer affairs programme You and Yours, and is the author of Small Business Employment Law For Dummies.