Presents all of the major concepts in the law of torts and clearly illustrates how they work in practice by reference to the major cases in this field and the main statutory provisions
Goes through all the main areas of tort including: negligence, causation and remoteness, employers’ liability, occupiers’ liability, liability for defective products, nuisance and the rule in Rylands v Fletcher, trespass, economic torts, defamation and privacy, defences, and remedies
Breaks case law down so that students are presented with the most salient points, enabling them to consider the law in a factual context. This guide also serves as an aide mémoire
Considers the impact of the Human Rights Act 1998, Defamation Act 2013 and all other key legislation on the law of torts. The Defamation Act 2013 came into force 1 January 2014 and brings forward the most sweeping changes to the law
of defamation in more than 150 years
Also includes reform of the funding of litigation under Part 2 of the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012
Evaluates recent reports by the Law Commission and recent case decisions
Its clarity and comprehensive coverage makes it essential reading for those studying law at degree or graduate diploma level
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