Statutory Nuisance: Law and Practice

This is an authoritative book, which takes the reader through the practical and legal issues associated with each statutory nuisance and focuses on the problems the local authorities face in enforcing this area of law and for those advising defendants. The role, powers and duties of the local authorities, the problems associated with the drafting of abatement notices and with the prosecution of nuisance offenders are analysed comprehensively.

Rosalind Malcolm is University Director in Law at the University of Surrey where she lectures on a range of undergraduate, postgraduate and professional courses in aspects of environmental law, environmental prosecutions and expert evidence for lawyers, engineers and environmental health professionals. She also practises as a barrister in environmental and property law from Field Court Chambers, Gray's Inn.
John Pointing practises in environmental health and environmental law. He is an experienced trainer in legal matters for environmental health professionals, lawyers, and the medical profession and a Partner of Environmental Training Consultants.