Legal Information

This page is designed to help you to identify the range of legal resources available at Tameside Libraries Information Service. If you need help to use any of our legal resources, don't hesitate to ask; the library staff will be happy to help you find the information you need.

Legal Resources available at Tameside Libraries Information Service

Finding/Tracing a Solicitor

• The Law Society's Directory of Solicitors and Barristers.
• Community Legal Service Website. For more information about the Community Legal Service, please scroll down to the bottom of this page

Legislation:

• Acts of UK Parliament - 1884 onwards
• UK parliamentary bills - 1998 onwards
• Statutory Instruments - 1965 onwards
• Selected Command Papers and Government Reports

Law Books and Online Resources:

• Halsbury's Laws of England - We subscribe to the online version of Halsbury's Laws of England which contains detailed references to legislation and case law. Please ask staff to assist you in accessing this resource.
• CANS (Citizens' Advice Notation Service) - An excellent general guide to social legislation.
• Croner's Employment Law - Provides a breakdown of employment legislation and information on the latest developments in this area.
• Garner's Enivronmental Law - Information about legislation and legal developments in the environmental field.
• Knights Building Regulations - Legal requirements concerning building and planning.
• Tolley's Health and Safety at Work - A guide to workplace health and safety issues.
• Stone's Justices Manual - Information about sentencing and criminal proceedings.
• Plus...general books on the major branches of law

Legal Cases and Precedents:

• All England Law Reports (1936 onwards) - Case law.

Rights:

• Welfare Benefits Handbook
• Disability Rights Handbook

Leaflets and Booklets:

• Community Legal Advice Information leaflets

Contact Information
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