Most people go through life without ever being arrested or involved in a court case; many never even have occasion to consult a solicitor. But in an increasingly complex society we are all affected by the law. This book looks at aspects of the law most likely to be encountered in everyday life.

Most people go through life without ever being arrested or involved in a court case; many never even have occasion to consult a solicitor. But in an increasingly complex industrial society we are all affected by the law in a number of different ways. It is therefore very useful to become more aware of our rights and more familiar with legal procedures. This book is designed to introduce the reader to those aspects of the law which are most likely to be encountered in everyday life: in the home, at work, making purchases or sales, starting up and managing a business, getting married or divorced, raising a family, making a will, driving a car, going on holiday or just enjoying leisure time.