Acts
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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
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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 & 1845
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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
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Learn about the Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977…
The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 – Summary
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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…
Fatal Accidents Act 1976
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If death is caused by any wrongful act, neglect or default which is such as would (if death had not ensued) have entitled the person injured to maintain an action and recover damages in respect thereof, the person who would have……
Law of Property Act 1925
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The main object of the 1925 legislation was, therefore, to “facilitate and cheapen the transfer of land”[1]. Of these statutes, the LPA 1925 primarily consolidates and reforms statutory law relating to conveyancing and the law of property, and is regarded as an “essential part of any conveyancer’s bible”…
Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984
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The Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE) was introduced as a response to a growing perception that the public had lost all confidence in the English criminal justice system….
Liability for Land Law and Premises Legislation
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The rules enacted by the two next following sections shall have effect, in place of the rules of the common law…
Defamation Act 1952
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In an action for slander in respect of words calculated to disparage the plaintiff in an office, profession, calling, trade or business held or carried…
Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1934
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LAW REFORM (MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS) ACT 1934 | Law Teacher…
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