The new edition has been thoroughly revised and updated to incorporate the significant amount of new legislation governing this field, including the Disability Discrimination Act 1995, Carers (Recognition and Services) Act 1995, Mental Health (Patients in the Community) Act 1995, Education Act 1996, Community Care (Direct payments) Act 1996, Housing Act 1996, Family Law Act 1996 and the Protection from Harassment Act 1997.