Publisher's Synopsis
Published by Topaz Publications, distributed by ButterworthsIt is a comprehensive volume, but no mere dictionary in the commonly understood sense of that word...The work ought to grace the shelves of every legal practioner, but is by no means confined in its scope to lawyers. The Hon. Mr Justice Peter Kelly SC in The Irish Times, 15 January 1994 of the Second Edition.In 1988, this was the first, and remains today the definitive dictionary of Irish law. It defines the principal words concepts and phrases, their legal source, whether statutory or judicial, and gives a brief introduction to the law. Now in its third edition and its definitions having been cited in the Supreme Court, this sourcebook is of utmost importance in the understanding and practice of the law, and to the growing number of persons, both professional and lay, who encounter the law in their life or daily work. The book is extensively cross-referenced (including relevant websites) and up-to-date to 10 October 2000.;Included also are references to articles and books on Irish law which can be consulted for further information and to those legal maxims which are in everyday use or which capture the essence of Irish law. All areas of law are treated thoroughly, old and new law distinguished, rules of court elaborated upon, guidelines and practice of the regulated professions (such as the Medical Council and Stock Exchange) given, historical information supplied, and references to statutes and treaties permeate.The third edition continues the comprehensive linkage between entries for which the book is known and stands at over 900 pages, with 50 per cent more material than the second edition of 1993. It includes references to all the 300 statutes enacted since then, the more important Statutory Instruments, and hundreds of the more importantly judicial decisions made since then. The changes in law relate particularly to: the euro, electronic commerce, planning and development, trademarks, equal statues, employment equality, consumer credit, divorce, criminal offences and procedure, rules of court, bail, powers of attorney, and the Good Friday Agreement.Appendices include:* A list of all Reports of
