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The emphasis in this work is on those areas of law that make up the bulk of undergraduate courses, especially the tort of negligence and related areas. It should be of particular use to students at degree level and those studying for the Common Professional Examination. This sixth edition has been updated to include discussion on important appellate decisions, including Bolitho v City & Hackney Health Authority, Hunter v Canary Whary, Frost v Chief Constable of South Yorkshire, Vernon v Bosley, Barrett v Enfield London Borough Council, Capital and Counties plc v Hampshire County Council, Kelly v Corston and Thompson v Commissioner of the Police of the Metropolis. This book also includes comment on the Protection from Harrassment Act 1997 and the new recoupment rules contained in the Social Security (recovery of Benefits) Act 1997.