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African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights 1981
Example act summary. Last modified: June 7, 2019
The African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights (ACHPR), which is also commonly referred to as the Banjul Charter……
Constitutional Reform Act 2005
Example act summary. Last modified: June 7, 2019
The Constitutional Reform Act of 2005 ['the Act'] prescribed numerous changes in the judiciary of the United Kingdom [UK] as……
Misrepresentation Act 1967
Example act summary. Last modified: June 7, 2019
Misrepresentation is an important factor in both contract law and tort law in the English legal system. The Misrepresentation Act 1967……
Treaty of Lisbon
Example act summary. Last modified: December 3, 2020
The Treaty of Lisbon entered into force on 1 December 2009 in accordance with its Article 6 and was ratified by each of the European Union's 27 members….
Law Reform (Frustrated Contracts) Act 1943
Example act summary. Last modified: June 7, 2019
Prior to the introduction of the Act, the rule that was created in Chandler v Webster [1904] restricted the rights of a claimant……
Land Charges Act 1972
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The Land Charges Act 1972 is a piece of legislation that enhances the system for creating and registering charges over unregistered……
Greater London Authority Act 1999
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In 1996, the Labour Party (which at that time was in opposition) in the consultative document A Voice for London……
United Nations International Convention on the Rights of the Child 1989
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The United National International Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) is a major treaty regarding the human rights provisions…
TRIPS Agreement on the Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property
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The Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Agreement ('TRIPS') is a multilateral agreement administered by the WTO……
Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996
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The Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act (TLATA) 1996 is the act which abolished the doctrine of conversion (a doctrine in the law ……
BILL OF RIGHTS 1689
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As a result of the English Civil War the English Parliament's powers gradually increased. A constitutional crisis arose during the reign…
The Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015
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It was thought by parliament and the general public that sentences were not severe enough for criminals. The media had capitalised……
Immigration Act 1971
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In the years leading up to the Immigration Act 1971, there was negativity and resentment growing towards those immigrating into the UK….
The European Union Act 2011
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The European Union Act of 2011 ['the Act'] introduces restrictions to the application and amendments in treaties relating to the European Union……
Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations 1961
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The importance of diplomatic missions has always been prevalent throughout history and so has the protection of diplomatic agents……
The Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982
Example act summary. Last modified: August 25, 2022
The Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982 is an Act that ensures that traders provide services to an adequate standard of workmanship and is applicable to contracts entered into before 1 October 2015, in the United Kingdom….
Freedom of Information Act 2000
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The Freedom of Information Act of 2000 ['the Act'] was passed by the UK Parliament in 2000 and came into force in its entirety in 2005….
Emergency Powers (Defence) Act 1939
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The Emergency Powers (Defence) Act 1939 was passed in the UK in the context of the Second World War (WWII). The aim of the act……
Criminal Justice Act 1988
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The Criminal Justice Act 1988 was introduced during the third term of Margaret Thatcher's Conservative government, as part of a wider part……
Insolvency Act 1986
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The Insolvency Act 1986 provides the legal platform to deal with issues arising out of personal and corporate insolvency….
Regulation 492/2011 on Freedom of Movement for Workers within the Union
Example act summary. Last modified: June 7, 2019
This regulation has been created to assist in providing free movement to workers within the Union….
Matrimonial Proceedings and Property Act 1970
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The Matrimonial Proceedings and Property Act 1970 primarily deals with questions in regards to the cash payments from one spouse to the other…
Local Government Act 1972
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The Local Government Act 1972 reformed the structure of local government in England and Wales. The changes were introduced……
House of Lords Act 1999
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The House of Lords is the second chamber of the UK parliament. Their role has been to review, make and amend the laws of the……
Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999
Example act summary. Last modified: December 9, 2020
One of the practical realities affecting the criminal justice system is that the success or failure of many criminal prosecutions depends largely……
CHILDREN ACT 1989
Example act summary. Last modified: December 8, 2020
In 1984 the Department of Health published a review which found that the current law relating to children was unsatisfactory, mainly because……
The Legislative and Regulatory Reform Act 2006
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The overall stated purpose of the Legislative and Regulatory Reform Act 2006 was to reduce the regulatory burden (particularly in……
Article 18 TFEU General Principle of Non-discrimination
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Article 18 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) was introduced to prohibit 'any discrimination……
Law Reform (Contributory Negligence) Act 1945
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The Law Reform (Contributory Negligence) Act 1945 is a piece of legislation that enables the courts to designate liability in a just and equitable……
Public Order Act 1986
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The Act as originally drafted contained five main offences relating to public order. Although there have been some modification……
Magistrates Court Act 1980
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The Magistrates Court 1980 was an Act passed by Parliament which implemented the recommendations of the Law Commission……
The Equality Act 2010
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The principle of equality is an indispensable element of a democratic society. Equality law in Britain, however, is a recent……
Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties 1969
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The Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties (VCLT) is the leading international Convention on treaties, which codifies the customary laws as……
Security Service Act 1989
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The Security Service Act 1989 relates to the Security Service, more commonly known as MI5 (Military Intelligence, Section 5)….
Coroners and Justice Act 2009
Example act summary. Last modified: October 6, 2021
The Coroners and Justice Act 2009 ('the Act') changes the law on coroners and criminal justice in England and Wales. The Act is divided into nine parts……
Rent Act 1977
Example act summary. Last modified: June 7, 2019
The Rent Act 1977 is the piece of legislation which introduced the category of protected tenancy in the law of England and Wales….
Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008
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The changes to the law that can be seen by the Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008 which were based on recommendations contained…
Civil Procedure Rules
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The Civil Procedure Rules were used by all courts after 1999 and replaced the Supreme Court Rules and County Court Rules….
Police Reform Act 2002
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The sociological and political context was one of increased strain on police resources and widespread problems with the police…
The Parliament Act 1911
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The Parliament Act of 1911 ['the Act'] emerged from political circumstances surrounding the relationship between the two UK parliamentary bodies……
Land Registration Rules 2003
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The Land Registration Act 2002 repealed and replaced the Land Registration Act 1925, which until then governed land registration….
Merchant Shipping Act 1988
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The Merchant Shipping Act 1988 was enacted to tackle the unfair quota hopping by foreign fishing vessels in British territorial……
Police Act 1996
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The Act was introduced by the Conservative government shortly before their election defeat to Tony Blair's labour party….
Access to Neighbouring Land Act 1992
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The Access to Neighbouring Land Act 1992 is a law that enables persons to have access to neighbouring land in order to carry out work…
The Land Registration Act 2002 (LRA)
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The Land Registration Act 2002 (LRA) was introduced as a Joint Working Group consisting of people representing several bodies…
Offences Against the Person Act 1861
Example act summary. Last modified: December 1, 2020
The Act was one of a number of pieces of legislation in the same year to consolidate numerous areas of law into single pieces of legislation….
Libel Act 1843
Example act summary. Last modified: June 7, 2019
In any action for defamation it shall be lawful for the defendant (after notice in writing of his intention so to do, duly given to the plaintiff at the time of filing or delivering the plea in such action,) to give in evidence, in mitigation of damages……
THE LAW REFORM (CONTRIBUTORY NEGLIGENCE) ACT 1945
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THE LAW REFORM (CONTRIBUTORY NEGLIGENCE) ACT 1945…
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977
Example act summary. Last modified: December 22, 2020
Learn about the Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977…
The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 – Summary
Example act summary. Last modified: June 7, 2019
The primary objective of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 is to control the use and distribution of these dangerous and harmful drugs, with the aim of preventing drug misuse…
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