1. Synopsis
2. The regulatory framework
3. The historical context of statutory nuisance and public health legislation
4. The concept of statutory nuisance
5. Premises
6. Noise and noise nuisance
7. Atmospheric emissions
8. Animals
9. Accumulations and deposits
10. Miscellaneous nuisances in other legislation
11. Implications of the human rights act 1998
12. Enforcement: use of abatement notices
13. Appeals against abatement notices
14. Offences and prosecution for breach of an abatement
15. Defences
16. Section 82 proceedings
17. Other remedies
18. Overview of evidential issues and preparation for court.