What’s New in Halsbury’s Laws of England

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Halsbury’s Laws 5th Edition Volume 22 (2025): Contract

Halsbury’s Laws of England volume 22 (2025) contains the title CONTRACT.

The title CONTRACT replaces the title of the same name contained in Volume 22 (2019).

The title CONTRACT covers:

    1. Introduction to Contract;
    2. Form and Formalities;
    3. The Removal of Nuisances
    4. Formation of Contract;
    5. Consideration and Privity;
    6. Contractual Terms;
    7. Illegality;
    8. Frustration;
    9. Discharge of Contractual Promises;
    10. Joint and Several Promises

This title has been revised and updated in light of all recent developments in the relevant law. The law is stated as at 1 October 2025, although subsequent changes have been included wherever possible.


Consultant Editors

CONTRACT
PROFESSOR JAMES DEVENNEY, LLB (Hons), PhD, PG Cert LTHE,
Head of School and Professor of Transnational Law, School of Law, University of Reading;
Full Visiting Professor, University College Dublin, Ireland;
Professor of Commercial Law, Dalian Maritime University, China;
Professor of Commercial Law, Neapolis University Pafos, Cyprus

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ISBN: 9781474333139

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Halsbury’s Laws 5th Edition Volume 74, 74A (2025): Medical Professions

Halsbury’s Laws of England volume 74 (2025) contains the first part of the title MEDICAL PROFESSIONS. Halsbury’s Laws of England volume 74A (2025) contains the second part of the title MEDICAL PROFESSIONS.

The title MEDICAL PROFESSIONS replaces the title of the same name contained in Volume 74 (2019) and Volume 74A (2019).

The title MEDICAL PROFESSIONS covers:

  1. Introduction;
  2. General Duties, Liabilities and Regulation;
  3. The Medical Profession and Medical Practice;
  4. Dental Professions;
  5. Nurses, Midwives and Nursing Associates;
  6. Opticians and Related Professions;
  7. Osteopaths;
  8. Chiropractors;
  9. Pharmaceutical Professions and Pharmacies;
  10. Other Regulated Health Care Professions;
  11. Removal, Storage and Use of Human Tissue and Organs;
  12. Human Fertilisation and Embryology

This title has been revised and updated in light of all recent developments in the relevant law. The law is stated as at 1 October 2025, although subsequent changes have been included wherever possible.


Consultant Editor

MEDICAL PROFESSIONS
JAMES COUNSELL, MA (Cantab),
of the Inner Temple;
Barrister at Outer Temple Chambers;
one of His Majesty’s Counsel

Subscriber instructions: : Upon receipt of Volume 74 (2025) and Volume 74A (2025), the old Volume 74 (2019) and Volume 74A (2019) may be archived.

ISBN: 9781474333146; 9781474333153

Price: £934 each

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Halsbury’s Laws 5th Edition Volume 44, 45, 46 (2025): Energy Markets and Providers; and Environment and Public Health

Halsbury’s Laws of England volume 44 (2025) contains the title ENERGY MARKETS AND PROVIDERS and the first part of the title ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC HEALTH. Halsbury’s Laws of England volume 45 (2025) contains second part of the title ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC HEALTH. Halsbury’s Laws of England volume 46 (2025) contains third part of the title ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC HEALTH.

The title ENERGY MARKETS AND PROVIDERS replaces the title of the same name contained in Volume 43 (2018). The title ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC HEALTH replaces the title Environmental Law contained in Volume 45 (2019) and Volume 46 (2019).

The title ENERGY MARKETS AND PROVIDERS covers:

  1. Introduction;
  2. Climate Change;
  3. The Removal of Nuisances

The title ENERGY MARKETS AND PROVIDERS covers:

  1. Conservation, Biodiversity and Planning;
  2. Air Quality and Pollution Control;
  3. Water Management and Pollution Control;
  4. Offshore Pollution Prevention and Control;
  5. Waste Management;
  6. Contaminated Land;
  7. Control of Hazardous etc Substances;
  8. Environmental Permitting;
  9. Genetically Modified Organisms;
  10. Disease Prevention and Control;
  11. Environmental Sanitation;
  12. Sanitation Controls in Premises;
  13. Cleansing, Fumigation, and Destruction of Pests;
  14. Power to Deal with Litter, Graffiti etc;
  15. Enforcement and Legal Proceedings;
  16. Administration

This title has been revised and updated in light of all recent developments in the relevant law. The law is stated as at 1 September 2025, although subsequent changes have been included wherever possible.


Consultant Editors

ENERGY MARKETS AND PROVIDERS
PROFESSOR RAPHAEL J. HEFFRON,
BA, MA, MLitt, MPhil (Cantab),
MSc (Oxon), PhD (Cantab), Barrister-at-Law, SFHEA;

Westminster and Associate Researcher,
Energy Policy Research
Group, University of Cambridge

Consultant Editor

ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC HEALTH
PROFESSOR STUART BELL,
Emeritus Professor, York Law School, University of York

Subscriber instructions: Upon receipt of Volume 44 (2025), Volume 45 (2025) and Volume 46 (2025), the Volume 43 (2018) and Volume 44 (2018), Volume 45 (2019) and Volume 46 (2019) may be archived.

ISBN: 9781474333046, 9781474333092, 9781474333108

Price: £934 each

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Halsbury’s Laws 5th Edition Volume 72, 73 (2025): Matrimonial and Civil Partnership Law

Halsbury’s Laws of England volume 72 (2025) contains the first part of the title MATRIMONIAL AND CIVIL PARTNERSHIP.

Halsbury’s Laws of England volume 73 (2025) contains second part of the MATRIMONIAL AND CIVIL PARTNERSHIP

The title MATRIMONIAL AND CIVIL PARTNERSHIP replaces the title of the same name contained in Volume 72 (2019) and Volume 73 (2019).

The title MATRIMONIAL AND CIVIL PARTNERSHIP covers:

  1. Fundamentals of Marriage and Civil Partnership;
  2. Formalities for Marriage and Civil Partnership;
  3. Premises for the Formation of Marriages and Civil Partnerships;
  4. Legal Effects and Incidents of Marriage and Civil Partnership;
  5. Property Rights in the Family Home;
  6. Matrimonial etc Jurisdiction and Procedure;
  7. Proceedings Concerning the Status or Termination of Marriage or Civil Partnership;
  8. Injunctive Relief for Spouses or Civil Partners;
  9. Financial Remedies for Spouses or Civil Partners;
  10. Spouses’ and Civil Partners’ Agreements;
  11. Procedure in Applications for Financial Remedies;
  12. Enforcement of Financial and other Orders

This title has been revised and updated in light of all recent developments in the relevant law. The law is stated as at 1 September 2025, although subsequent changes have been included wherever possible.


Consultant Editor

MATRIMONIAL AND CIVIL PARTNERSHIP LAW
Andrzej Bojarski KC, LLB (Lond),
of Gray’s Inn, Barrister, Mediator and Arbitrator

Subscriber instructions: Upon receipt of Volume 72 (2025) and Volume 73 (2025), the old Volume 72 (2019) and Volume 73 (2019) may be archived.

ISBN: 9781474333115, 9781474333122

Price: £934 each

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Halsbury’s Laws 5th Edition Volume 61 (2025): International Law and Foreign Relations

Halsbury’s Laws of England volume 61 (2025) contains the title INTERNATIONAL LAW AND FOREIGN RELATIONS.

This title replaces the title of the same name contained in Volume 61 (2018).

The title INTERNATIONAL LAW AND FOREIGN RELATIONS covers:

  1. Introduction;
  2. Public International Law;
  3. Public International Law and English Law;
  4. The Conduct of International Relations;
  5. Subjects of International Law;
  6. Treaties;
  7. Territory;
  8. Law of the Sea;
  9. Air Space, Outer Space and Antarctica;
  10. Jurisdiction;
  11. Jurisdictional Immunities;
  12. International Responsibilities;
  13. Consular Assistance;
  14. International Criminal Law;
  15. Treatment of Aliens and Investment Protection;
  16. Foreign Activities and Foreign Influence;
  17. Settlement of International Disputes;
  18. International Organisations

This title has been revised and updated in light of all recent developments in the relevant law. The law is stated as at 1 August 2025, although subsequent changes have been included wherever possible.


Consultant Editors

INTERNATIONAL LAW AND FOREIGN RELATIONS

CATHERINE DRUMMOND, BA, LLB, LLM
of the Middle Temple, Barrister

CAMERON MILES, BA, LLB, LLM, PhD
of the Gray’s Inn, Barrister

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ISBN: 9781474332996

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Halsbury’s Laws 5th Edition Volume 25, 26 (2025): Criminal Law

Halsbury’s Laws of England volume 25 (2025) contains the first part of the title CRIMINAL LAW. Halsbury’s Laws of England volume 26 (2025) contains the second part of the title CRIMINAL LAW.

This title replaces the title of the same name contained in Volume 25 (2020) and Volume 26 (2020).

The title CRIMINAL LAW covers:

  1. Principles of Criminal Liability;
  2. Offences Against the Person;
  3. Sexual Offences;
  4. Slavery, Human Trafficking and Illegal Immigration;
  5. Property and Finance;
  6. Indecency and Obscenity;
  7. Offences Against the State;
  8. Public Order;
  9. Animal Cruelty and Animal Welfare;
  10. Weapons;
  11. Controlled Drugs and Psychoactive Substances;
  12. Administration of Justice

This title has been revised and updated in light of all recent developments in the relevant law. The law is stated as at 1 July 2025, although subsequent changes have been included wherever possible.


General Editor

DAVID ORMEROD, CBE, KC (Hon),
of the Middle Temple, Barrister
Professor of Criminal Justice, University College London

Consultant Editors

PARTS 1-6, 8, 9, 12

DAVID ORMEROD, CBE, KC (Hon),
of the Middle Temple, Barrister
Professor of Criminal Justice, University College London

PART 5(8)

His Honour Judge MICHAEL HOPMEIER,
Circuit Judge, Southwark Crown Court
Honorary Visiting Professor of Law, City University of London
Honorary Professor of Law Practice, University College London
Deemster, Isle of Man

PART 7

TIM MOLONEY, KC, LLB (Hons), PhD,
of the Middle Temple, Barrister

PARTS 10 & 11

RUDI FORTSON, KC,
of the Middle Temple, Barrister
Visiting Professor of Law, Queen Mary University of London,
and of the Law School, University of Liverpool

Subscriber instructions: Upon receipt of Volume 25 (2025) and Volume 26 (2025), the old Volume 25 (2020) and Volume 26 (2020) may be archived.

ISBN: 9781474333054; 9781474333061

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Halsbury’s Laws 5th Edition Volume 99, 99A (2025): Taxation Law

Halsbury’s Laws of England 99 (2024) contains the first part of the title TAXATION LAW. Halsbury’s Laws of England volume 99A (2024) contains the second part of the title TAXATION LAW.

This title replaces the title of the same name contained in Volume 99 and 99A (2023).

The title TAXATION LAW covers:

  1. Introduction to Taxation Law;
  2. Income and Corporation Tax;
  3. Capital Gains Tax;
  4. Value Added Tax;
  5. Inheritance Taxation;
  6. Stamp Taxes

This title has been revised and updated in light of all recent developments in the relevant law. The law is stated as at 1 July 2025, although subsequent changes have been included wherever possible.


Consultant Editors for TAXATION LAW

Graham Callard, LLB, LLM, MCIArb, TEP,
of Middle Temple, Barrister

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ISBN: 9781474333078; 9781474333085

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Halsbury’s Laws 5th Edition Volume 88 (2025): Receivers; Registration Concerning the Individual; and Rights and Freedoms

Halsbury’s Laws of England volume 88 (2025) contains the titles RECEIVERS; REGISTRATION CONCERNING THE INDIVIDUAL; AND RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS.

These titles replace the titles of the same names contained in Volume 88 (2019) and Volume 88A (2018).

The title RECEIVERS covers:

  1. The Office, Functions and Liabilities of a Receive;
  2. Accounting, Discharge and Sureties;
  3. Managers

The title REGISTRATION CONCERNING THE INDIVIDUAL covers:

  1. Registration of Births, Deaths, Marriages etc;
  2. Effecting Registration;
  3. The Registration Service;
  4. Statistics of Population

The title RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS covers:

  1. Origins of Rights and Freedoms;
  2. Sources of Rights and Freedoms;
  3. How Rights and Freedoms Operate;
  4. Rights and Fundamental Freedoms

This title has been revised and updated in light of all recent developments in the relevant law. The law is stated as at 1 May 2025, although subsequent changes have been included wherever possible.


Consultant Editor for RECEIVERS

David Berkley, LLB, of the Middle Temple, one of His Majesty's Counsel

Consultant Editor for REGISTRATION CONCERNING THE INDIVIDUAL

Richard B Mawrey, MA, DL, of Gray's Inn, one of His Majesty's Counsel

Consultant Editor for RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS

Dr Eleni Frantziou, LLB, LLM, PhD, Associate Professor in Public Law and Human Rights at Durham Law School, Durham University

Consultant Editor for PARLIAMENT

DANIEL GREENBERG, CB, of Lincoln's Inn, Barrister Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards in the House of Commons; previously Parliamentary Counsel and Commons Counsel for Domestic Legislation

Subscriber instructions: Upon receipt of Volume 88 (2025), the old Volume 88 (2019) and Volume 88A (2018) may be archived.

ISBN: 9781474333009

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Halsbury’s Laws 5th Edition Volume 78 (2025): Negligence; Nuisance; Open Spaces and Nature Conservation; Parliament

Halsbury’s Laws of England volume 78 (2025) contains the titles NEGLIGENCE; NUISANCE; OPEN SPACES AND NATURE CONSERVATION; and PARLIAMENT.

The title OPEN SPACES AND NATURE CONSERVATION replaces Open Spaces and Countryside contained in Volume 78 (2018). The other titles replaces the same names contained in Volume 78 (2018).

The title NEGLIGENCE covers:

  1. General Principles of the Law of Negligence;
  2. Situation in which a Duty of Care Arises;
  3. Proving Negligence;
  4. Defences;
  5. Apportionment of Liability;
  6. Remedies and Procedure

The title NUISANCE covers:

  1. Introduction to Nuisance;
  2. Private Nuisance;
  3. Public Nuisance as a Tort;
  4. Statutory Nuisance under Part III of the Environmental
  5. Protection Act 1990;
  6. Public Nuisance in Criminal Law;
  7. Nuisance and Similar Complaints under other Legislation

The title OPEN SPACES AND NATURE CONSERVATION covers:

  1. Introduction to Open Spaces;
  2. Public Open Spaces;
  3. Access to the Countryside;
  4. Landscape and Nature Conservation;
  5. Legislative and Administrative Authorities

The title PARLIAMENT covers:

  1. Introduction to Parliament;
  2. The House of Commons;
  3. The House of Lords;
  4. Parliamentary Property;
  5. Meeting, Adjournment, Prorogation and Dissolution of Parliament;
  6. The Legislative Work of Parliament;
  7. The Financial Work of Parliament;
  8. Members' Interests and Conduct;
  9. Privileges of Parliament

This title has been revised and updated in light of all recent developments in the relevant law. The law is stated as at 1 May 2025, although subsequent changes have been included wherever possible.


Consultant Editor for NEGLIGENCE

RICHARD A BUCKLEY, MA, DPhil, DCL, of Lincoln's Inn, Barrister; Emeritus Professor of Law, University of Reading

Consultant Editor for NUISANCE

Dr PAUL STOOKES, LLB (Hons) Law, MSc, PhD, FIEMA, CEnv, Solicitor Advocate

Consultant Editor for OPEN SPACES AND NATURE CONSERVATION

DONALD MCGILLIVRAY, LLB, MA, Professor of Environmental Law, University of Sussex

Consultant Editor for PARLIAMENT

DANIEL GREENBERG, CB, of Lincoln's Inn, Barrister Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards in the House of Commons; previously Parliamentary Counsel and Commons Counsel for Domestic Legislation


Subscriber instructions: Upon receipt of Volume 78 (2018), the old Volume 78 (2025) may be archived.

ISBN: 9781474333016

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Halsbury’s Laws 5th Edition Volume 43 (2025): Energy Infrastructure and Supply

Halsbury’s Laws of England volume 43 (2025) contains the title ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE AND SUPPLY.

The title ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE AND SUPPLY replace the title of the same name contained in Volume 42 (2018) and Volume 43 (2018).

The title ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE AND SUPPLY covers:

  1. Petroleum Rights and Exploitation;
  2. Gas Importation and Storage;
  3. Offshore and Onshore Workings and Installations;
  4. Energy Providers’ Infrastructure;
  5. Gas and Electricity Infrastructure;
  6. Security of Supply and Maintenance of Capacity;
  7. Environmental Protection and Protection of Navigation;
  8. Administration

This title has been revised and updated in light of all recent developments in the relevant law. The law is stated as at 1 April 2025, although subsequent changes have been included wherever possible.


Consultant Editor for ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE AND SUPPLY

Professor Raphael J Heffron, BA, MA, MLitt, MPhil (Cantab), MSc (Oxon), PhD (Cantab), Barrister-at-Law, SFHEA

Professor in Commercial and Corporate Law, University of Westminster and Associate Researcher, Energy Policy Research Group, University of Cambridge


Subscriber instructions: Volume 42 (2018) may be archived. Volume 43 (2018) should be retained pending the forthcoming reissue of the ENERGY MARKETS AND PROVIDERS title in Volume 44 (2025), whereupon instructions will be given for the archiving of Volume 43 (2018).

ISBN: 9781474333030

Price: £934

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Halsbury’s Laws 5th Edition Volume 42 (2025): Energy Efficiency and Sustainability

Halsbury’s Laws of England volume 42 (2025) contains the title ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND SUSTAINABILITY.

The title ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND SUSTAINABILITY replace the title of the same name contained in Volume 44 (2018).

The title ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND SUSTAINABILITY covers:

  1. Promotion of the Use of Energy from Renewable and Sustainable Resources;
  2. Electricity Produced from Renewable Energy Sources;
  3. Promotion of Low Carbon Electricity Generation;
  4. Renewable Fuel Obligations;
  5. Energy Efficiency of Premises and Appliances;
  6. Nuclear Energy

This title has been revised and updated in light of all recent developments in the relevant law. The law is stated as at 1 April 2025, although subsequent changes have been included wherever possible.


Consultant Editor for ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND SUSTAINABILITY

Professor Raphael J Heffron, BA, MA, MLitt, MPhil (Cantab), MSc (Oxon), PhD (Cantab), Barrister-at-Law, SFHEA

Professor in Commercial and Corporate Law, University of Westminster and Associate Researcher, Energy Policy Research Group, University of Cambridge


Subscriber instructions: Volume 44 (2018) should be retained pending the forthcoming reissue of the title ENERGY MARKETS AND PROVIDERS in Volume 44 (2025), whereupon instructions will be given for the archiving of Volume 44 (2018).

ISBN: 9781474333023

Price: £934

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Halsbury’s Laws 5th Edition Volume 3 (2025): Armed Conflict and Emergency; Armed Forces

Halsbury’s Laws of England volume 3 (2025) contains the titles ARMED CONFLICT AND EMERGENCY and ARMED FORCES.

The titles ARMED CONFLICT AND EMERGENCY and ARMED FORCES replace the title of the same name contained in Volume 3 (2019).

The title ARMED CONFLICT AND EMERGENCY covers:

  1. Legality and the Use of Force;
  2. War and Neutrality;
  3. International Agreements and Conventions;
  4. Civil Protection and Emergency Powers;
  5. Alien Enemies, Trade and Property

The title ARMED FORCES covers:

  1. The Legal Position of the Armed Forces;
  2. Regular Forces;
  3. Reserve Forces;
  4. Pensions and Compensation;
  5. Discipline in the Armed Forces

This title has been revised and updated in light of all recent developments in the relevant law. The law is stated as at 1 March 2025, although subsequent changes have been included wherever possible.


Consultant Editor for ARMED CONFLICT AND EMERGENCY & ARMED FORCES

Charlotte Law, MA (Cantab), PgDL, BVC, of the Middle Temple, Barrister


Consultant Editor for CORONERS

Ian Blaney, MA (Cantab), LLB, LLM (Cardiff), Solicitor
Registrar of the Dioceses of Lincoln and Derby
Deputy Registrar of the Court of Faculties of the Archbishop of Canterbury


Consultant Editor for CORPORATIONS

George Bompas, KC, MA (Oxon), of Lincoln’s Inn, Barrister


Subscriber instructions: Upon receipt of Volume 3 (2025), the old Volume 3 (2019) may be archived.

ISBN: 9781474332972

Price: £934

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Halsbury’s Laws 5th Edition Volume 24 (2025) : Contempt of Court; Coroners; Corporations

Halsbury’s Laws of England volume 24 (2025) contains the titles CONTEMPT OF COURT, CORONERS, and CORPORATIONS.

The titles CONTEMPT OF COURT, CORONERS, and CORPORATIONS replace the title of the same name contained in Volume 24 (2019).

The title CONTEMPT OF COURT covers:

  1. Introduction;
  2. Criminal Contempt;
  3. Civil Contempt;
  4. Procedure and Powers of Court;
  5. Execution and Discharge

The title CORONERS covers:

  1. Introduction;
  2. The Office of Coroner;
  3. Notification, Certification and Registration;
  4. Investigations into Deaths

The title CORPORATIONS covers:

  1. The Nature of Corporations;
  2. Creation of Corporations;
  3. Membership and Governance;
  4. Powers, Duties and Liabilities;
  5. Dissolution of Corporations;
  6. Livery Companies of the City of London

This title has been revised and updated in light of all recent developments in the relevant law. The law is stated as at 1 March 2025, although subsequent changes have been included wherever possible.


Consultant Editor for CONTEMPT OF COURT

Helen Fenwick, Professor of Human Rights Law at Durham Law School, Durham University


Consultant Editor for CORONERS

Ian Blaney, MA (Cantab), LLB, LLM (Cardiff), Solicitor
Registrar of the Dioceses of Lincoln and Derby
Deputy Registrar of the Court of Faculties of the Archbishop of Canterbury


Consultant Editor for CORPORATIONS

George Bompas, KC, MA (Oxon), of Lincoln’s Inn, Barrister


Subscriber instructions: Upon receipt of Volume 24 (2025), the old Volume 24 (2019) may be archived.

ISBN: 9781474332989

Price: £934

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Halsbury’s Laws 5th Edition Volume 24A (2025): Courts and Tribunals; Cremation and Burial

Halsbury’s Laws of England volume 24A (2025) contains the titles COURTS AND TRIBUNALS and CREMATION AND BURIAL.

The titles COURTS AND TRIBUNALS and CREMATION AND BURIAL replace the title of the same name contained in Volume 24A (2019).

The title COURTS AND TRIBUNALS covers:

  1. Introduction to Courts and Tribunals;
  2. Courts;
  3. Tribunals;
  4. Judicial Appointments and Discipline;
  5. Advisory Bodies

The title CREMATION AND BURIAL covers:

  1. Introduction to Cremation and Burial;
  2. Cremation;
  3. Burial

This title has been revised and updated in light of all recent developments in the relevant law. The law is stated as at 1 December 2024, although subsequent changes have been included wherever possible.


Consultant Editor for COURTS AND TRIBUNALS

Ewan Smith BA, (Oxon) LLM (Harv) DPhil (Oxon)
Associate Professor of Public Law, University College London


Consultant Editor for CREMATION AND BURIAL

Ian Blaney, MA (Cantab), LLB, LLM (Cardiff), Solicitor
Registrar of the Dioceses of Lincoln and Derby
Deputy Registrar of the Court of Faculties of the Archbishop of Canterbury


Subscriber instructions: Upon receipt of Volume 24A (2025), the old Volume 24A (2019) may be archived.

ISBN: 9781474332965

Price: £934

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Halsbury’s Laws 5th Edition Volume 34 (2025): Ecclesiastical Law

Halsbury’s Laws of England volume 34 (2025) contains the title ECCLESIASTICAL LAW.

The title ECCLESIASTICAL LAW replace the title of the same name contained in Volume 34 (2011).

The title ECCLESIASTICAL LAW covers:

  1. Introduction;
  2. The Constitution of the Church of England;
  3. Cathedrals;
  4. Ministry;
  5. Benefices;
  6. Church Services;
  7. Property of the Church of England;
  8. Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction

This title has been revised and updated in light of all recent developments in the relevant law. The law is stated as at 1 December 2024, although subsequent changes have been included wherever possible.


Consultant Editor for ECCLESIATICAL LAW

Mark Hill, KC,
Master of the Bench, Inner Temple


Subscriber instructions: Upon receipt of Volume 34 (2025), the old Volume 34 (2011) may be archived.

ISBN: 9781474319591

Price: £934

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Halsbury’s Laws 5th Edition Volume 16, 17 (2024): Company and Partnership Insolvency

Halsbury’s Laws of England volume 16, 17 (2024) contains the title COMPANY AND PARTNERSHIP INSOLVENCY.

The title COMPANY AND PARTNERSHIP INSOLVENCY replaces the title of the same name contained in Volume 16, 17 (2017).

The title COMPANY AND PARTNERSHIP INSOLVENCY covers:

  1. Scope and Application of the Law relating to Corporate and Partnership Insolvency;
  2. Insolvency Practitioners and Their Qualification;
  3. Company Moratorium Proceedings;
  4. Company Voluntary Arrangements;
  5. Administration;
  6. Administrative Receivers;
  7. Winding Up: Overview;
  8. Winding Up by the Court;
  9. Winding Up by the Court (continuation);
  10. Voluntary Winding Up;
  11. Practice and Procedure in Insolvency Proceedings;
  12. Unregistered and Unincorporated Companies;
  13. Companies Formed outside England and Wales;
  14. Cross-border Insolvency;
  15. Insolvent Partnerships;
  16. Limited Liability Partnerships

This title has been revised and updated in light of all recent developments in the relevant law. The law is stated as at 1 November 2024, although subsequent changes have been included wherever possible.


Consultant Editor for COMPANY AND PARTNERSHIP INSOLVENCY

Phillip Patterson, MA (Oxon), LLM (UCL)
of Gray’s Inn, Barrister


Subscriber instructions: Upon receipt of Volume 16 and Volume 17 (2024), the old Volume 16 and Volume 17 (2017) may be archived.

ISBN: 9781474329453; 9781474329477

Price: £934 each

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Halsbury’s Laws 5th Edition Volume 19 (2024): Confidence and Private Information; Conflict of Laws

Halsbury’s Laws of England volume 19 (2024) contains the titles CONFIDENCE AND PRIVATE INFORMATION and CONFLICT OF LAWS.

The title CONFIDENCE AND PRIVATE INFORMATION replaces part of the former CONFIDENCE AND INFORMATIONAL PRIVACY title contained in Volume 19 (2011). The remainder of that title will be replaced by the new title DATA PROTECTION in Volume 30 (2024).

The title CONFIDENCE AND PRIVATE INFORMATION covers:

  1. Introduction;
  2. Confidential Information;
  3. Creation of Confidence;
  4. Specific Categories of Confidential Relationship;
  5. Continuance and Termination of Obligations of Confidence;
  6. Claims for Breach of Confidence;
  7. Misuse of Private Information;
  8. Remedies;
  9. Evidential and Procedural Matters

The title CONFLICT OF LAWS covers:

  1. Introduction;
  2. Domicile and Residence;
  3. Jurisdiction;
  4. Recognition and Enforcement of Judgments;
  5. Family Law;
  6. Contractual Obligations;
  7. Non-contractual Obligations;
  8. Property;
  9. Succession;
  10. Corporations;
  11. Insolvency

This title has been revised and updated in light of all recent developments in the relevant law. The law is stated as at 1 October 2024, although subsequent changes have been included wherever possible.


Consultant Editor for CONFIDENCE AND PRIVATE INFORMATION

Professor David Erdos, BA, LLB, MA, PhD
Faculty of Law, University of Cambridge


Consultant Editor for CONFLICT OF LAWS

David McClean CBE, KC (Hon)
of Gray's Inn, Bencher
Emeritus Professor of Law, University of Sheffield


Subscriber instructions: Upon receipt of Volume 19 (2024) and Volume 30 (2024), the old Volume 19 (2011) may be archived.

ISBN: 9781474322973

Price: £934

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Halsbury’s Laws 5th Edition Volume 29 (2024): Crown and Crown Proceedings; Damages

Halsbury’s Laws of England volume 29 (2024) contains the titles CROWN AND CROWN PROCEEDINGS and DAMAGES.

The titles CROWN AND CROWN PROCEEDINGS and DAMAGES replace the titles of the same name contained in Volume 29 (2019).

The title CROWN AND CROWN PROCEEDINGS covers:

  1. The Crown and Royal Family;
  2. Crown Proceedings;
  3. Crown Property

The title DAMAGES covers:

  1. Introduction;
  2. Damages Distinguished from other Claims;
  3. Types of Damages;
  4. Measures of Damages;
  5. Damages Awarded Once and for All;
  6. Principles Common to Contract and Tort;
  7. Measure of Damages in Tort;
  8. Measure of Damages in Contract;
  9. Damages in Particular Transactions;
  10. Damages in Equity;
  11. Contribution between Wrongdoers;
  12. Practice and Procedure

This title has been revised and updated in light of all recent developments in the relevant law. The law is stated as at 1 October 2024, although subsequent changes have been included wherever possible.


Consultant Editor for CROWN AND CROWN PROCEEDINGS

James Strachan, KC, MA (Oxon)


Consultant Editor for DAMAGES

Andrew Tettenborn, LLB (Cantab),
Professor of Law at Hillary Rodham Clinton School of Law, Swansea University,
of Lincoln’s Inn, Barrister (unregistered)


Subscriber instructions: Upon receipt of Volume 29 (2024), the old Volume 29 (2019) may be archived.

ISBN: 9781474329415

Price: £934

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Halsbury’s Laws 5th Edition Volume 30 (2024): Customs and Excise; Data Protection

Halsbury’s Laws of England volume 30 (2024) contains the titles CUSTOMS AND EXCISE and DATA PROTECTION.

The title CUSTOMS AND EXCISE replaces the former CUSTOMS AND EXCISE title contained in Volume 30 (2012) and Volume 31 (2012). The title DATA PROTECTION replaces part of the former CONFIDENCE AND INFORMATIONAL PRIVACY title contained in Volume 19 (2011). The remainder of the former title will be replaced by the new CONFIDENCE AND PRIVATE INFORMATION title in Volume 19 (2024).

The title CUSTOMS AND EXCISE covers:

  1. Introduction and Scope of Title;
  2. Protection of the Revenue;
  3. Customs Infrastructure and Border Controls;
  4. Import Duties;
  5. Import Formalities and Procedures;
  6. Export and Outward Processing;
  7. Excise Duties, Taxes and Levies;
  8. Payment and Collection of Excise Duties;
  9. Producers of and Dealers in Excise Goods;
  10. Administration

The title DATA PROTECTION covers:

  1. Introduction;
  2. General Processing: Data Protection under the UK GDPR;
  3. Law Enforcement Processing;
  4. Intelligence Services Processing;
  5. The Information Commissioner;
  6. General Provisions as to Rights of Data Subjects and Others;
  7. Enforcement

This title has been revised and updated in light of all recent developments in the relevant law. The law is stated as at 1 October 2024, although subsequent changes have been included wherever possible.


Consultant Editor for CUSTOMS AND EXCISE

Graham Callard, LLB, LLM, MCIArb, TEP
of Middle Temple, Barrister


Consultant Editor for DATA PROTECTION

Professor David Erdos, BA, LLB, MA, PhD
Faculty of Law, University of Cambridge


Subscriber instructions: Upon receipt of Volume 30 (2024) and Volume 19 (2024), the old Volume 30 (2012), Volume 31 (2012), and Volume 19 (2011) may be archived.

ISBN: 9781474312929

Price: £934

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Halsbury’s Laws 5th Edition Volume 100, 101 (2024): Unjust Enrichment; Water and Waterways

Halsbury’s Laws of England volume 100 (2024) contains the title UNJUST ENRICHMENT and the first part of the title WATER AND WATERWAYS. Halsbury’s Laws of England volume 101 (2024) contains the second part of the title WATER AND WATERWAYS.

The title UNJUST ENRICHMENT replaces the title RESTITUTION AND UNJUST ENRICHMENT contained in Volume 88 (2019). The title WATER AND WATERWAYS replaces the title of the same name contained in Volume 100 (2018) and Volume 101 (2018).

The title UNJUST ENRICHMENT covers:

  1. Introduction;
  2. Mistake;
  3. Duress, Undue Influence and Inequality;
  4. Money paid to a public authority that is not due;
  5. Reimbursement and Contribution;
  6. Failure of Consideration: Money Cases;
  7. Failure of Consideration: Goods and Services Cases;
  8. Necessity;
  9. Lack of Capacity;
  10. Receipt of the Claimant’s Property;
  11. Defences

The title WATER AND WATERWAYS covers:

  1. Introduction;
  2. The Sea and Seashore;
  3. Marine Management;
  4. Inland Waters;
  5. Inland Waterways;
  6. Navigation;
  7. Environment, Amenity and Recreation;
  8. Ferries;
  9. Water Resources;
  10. Organisation of the Water Industry;
  11. Water Supply;
  12. General Land and Works Powers;
  13. Coast Protection;
  14. Flood Defence and Insurance;
  15. Land Drainage

This title has been revised and updated in light of all recent developments in the relevant law. The law is stated as at 1 September 2024, although subsequent changes have been included wherever possible.


Consultant Editor for UNJUST ENRICHMENT

Andrew VM Lodder, BA, LLB, BCL, MPhil, DPhil,
Barrister of the Honourable Society of the Inner Temple


Consultant Editor for WATER AND WATERWAYS

William Wilson,
Barrister


Subscriber instructions: Upon receipt of Volume 100 (2024) and Volume 101 (2024), the old Volume 100 (2018) and Volume 101 (2018) may be archived. Volume 88 (2019) should be retained pending publication of Volume 88 (2025).

ISBN: 9781474329422; 9781474329439

Price: £934 each

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Halsbury’s Laws 5th Edition Volume 101A (2024): Weights and Measures; Welfare Benefits and State Pensions

Halsbury’s Laws of England volume 101A (2024) contains the titles WEIGHTS AND MEASURES and WELFARE BENEFITS AND STATE PENSIONS.

The title WEIGHTS AND MEASURES was previously part of Volume 101 (2018) and the title WELFARE BENEFITS AND STATE PENSIONS was previously Volume 104 (2014).

The title WEIGHTS AND MEASURES covers:

  1. Legislation Relating to Weights and Measures;
  2. Administration;
  3. Units and Standards of Measurement;
  4. Equipment for Use for Trade;
  5. Public Weighing or Measuring Equipment;
  6. Transactions in Goods;
  7. Packaged Goods;
  8. Criminal Proceedings

The title WELFARE BENEFITS AND STATE PENSIONS covers:

  1. Outline of the Benefits System;
  2. Administration of Welfare Benefits;
  3. Universal Credit and the Legacy Benefits;
  4. Other Non-contributory Benefits;
  5. Contributions and Contributory Benefits;
  6. State Retirement Pensions

This title has been revised and updated in light of all recent developments in the relevant law. The law is stated as at 1 September 2024, although subsequent changes have been included wherever possible.


Consultant Editor for WEIGHTS AND MEASURES

Ian Turner, BA, DTS, MTSI


Consultant Editor for WELFARE BENEFITS AND STATE PENSIONS

Tom Royston, MA (Cantab),
of Lincols's Inn
Barrister


Subscriber instructions: Upon receipt of Volume 101 (2024) and Volume 101A (2024), the old Volume 101 (2018) and Volume 104 (2014) may be archived.

ISBN: 9781474329446

Price: £934 each

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Halsbury’s Laws 5th Edition Volume 69, 69A (2024): Local Government

Halsbury’s Laws of England volume 69 (2024) contains the first part of the title LOCAL GOVERNMENT. Halsbury's Laws of England volume 69A (2024) contains the second part of the title LOCAL GOVERNMENT.

This title replaces the title of the same name contained in Volume 69 and 69A (2018).

The title LOCAL GOVERNMENT covers:

  1. Local Government: Introductory Matters;
  2. Local Government Areas and Authorities;
  3. Members of Local Authorities;
  4. Constitutional and Operational Arrangements;
  5. Local Authority Officers;
  6. Powers and Duties of Local Authorities;
  7. Local Authorities' Proceedings and Decisions;
  8. Local Authorities: Control and Accountability

This title has been revised and updated in light of all recent developments in the relevant law. The law is stated as at 1 July 2024, although subsequent changes have been included wherever possible.


Consultant Editor for LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Philip Coppel KC,
of Gray's Inn,
Barrister


Subscriber instructions: Upon receipt of volumes 69 (2024) and 69A (2024), the old volume 69 (2018) may be archived.

ISBN: 9781474329385; 9781474331166

Price: £934 each

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Halsbury’s Laws 5th Edition Volume 99, 99A (2024): Taxation Law

Halsbury’s Laws of England volume 99 (2024) contains the first part of the title TAXATION LAW. Halsbury’s Laws of England volume 99A (2024) contains the second part of the title TAXATION LAW.

This title replaces the title of the same name contained in Volume 99 and 99A (2023).

The title TAXATION LAW covers:

  1. Introduction to Taxation Law;
  2. Income and Corporation Tax;
  3. Capital Gains Tax;
  4. Value Added Tax;
  5. Inheritance Taxation;
  6. Stamp Taxes

This title has been revised and updated in light of all recent developments in the relevant law. The law is stated as at 1 July 2024, although subsequent changes have been included wherever possible.


Consultant Editor for TAXATION LAW

Glen Loutzenhiser,
Professor of Tax Law and Tutorial Fellow of St Hugh's College,
University of Oxford


Subscriber instructions: Upon receipt of volumes 99 (2024) and 99A (2024), the old volumes 99 (2023) and 99A (2023) may be archived.

ISBN: 9781474329392; 9781474329408

Price: £934 each

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