The fifth edition of ‘The Law of Compulsory Purchase’ has been published by Bloomsbury

09 September, 2025

The book is edited by Richard Honey KC, with James Pereira KC, Rebecca Clutten and Caroline DalyGuy Roots KC is the book’s consultant editor. 

The fifth edition of ‘The Law of Compulsory Purchase’ has been published by Bloomsbury

09 September, 2025

The book is edited by Richard Honey KC, with James Pereira KC, Rebecca Clutten and Caroline DalyGuy Roots KC is the book’s consultant editor. 

The Law of Compulsory Purchase helps professionals working in this field to:

  • understand the law relating to compulsory purchase and compensation
  • quickly find clear statements of the law and practice on all points arising in relation to compulsory purchase and compensation
  • grapple with tricky points encountered in practice through detailed analysis
  • navigate quickly to source materials through clear cross-references to legislation and key case law and guidance

The fifth edition of The Law of Compulsory Purchase covers:

  • recent case law from the courts and the tribunal
  • the major changes in the Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023
  • the new MHCLG guidance and the tribunal’s new practice directions
  • proposals for further reforms from the Government and the Law Commission, including the Planning and Infrastructure Bill

The book can be purchased from Bloomsbury here.