Tort 5th ed

An accessible guide to all the major concepts in the law of torts. Presents an accessible and current picture of the law of torts and is ideal for those approaching the subject for the first time, Goes through all 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, Covers all main areas covered at undergraduate level and fits perfectly with modular courses, Breaks case law down so that students are presented with the most salient points, 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 1January 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.