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UK Law and Your Rights For Dummies
Liz Barclay (Author)
9780470027967, Wiley
Paperback / softback, published 14 July 2006
416 pages
23.5 x 18.9 x 2.3 cm, 0.737 kg
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 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
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A dash of humour and fun
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
Subject Areas: Jurisprudence & general issues [LA]
