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Civil Procedure Rules
Article. Published: October 12, 2018
The Civil Procedure Rules were used by all courts after 1999 and replaced the Supreme Court Rules and County Court Rules….
Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008
Article. Published: October 12, 2018
The changes to the law that can be seen by the Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008 which were based on recommendations contained…
Rent Act 1977
Article. Published: October 12, 2018
The Rent Act 1977 is the piece of legislation which introduced the category of protected tenancy in the law of England and Wales….
Coroners and Justice Act 2009
Article. Published: October 12, 2018
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……
Security Service Act 1989
Article. Published: October 12, 2018
The Security Service Act 1989 relates to the Security Service, more commonly known as MI5 (Military Intelligence, Section 5)….
Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties 1969
Article. Published: October 12, 2018
The Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties (VCLT) is the leading international Convention on treaties, which codifies the customary laws as……
The Equality Act 2010
Article. Published: October 12, 2018
The principle of equality is an indispensable element of a democratic society. Equality law in Britain, however, is a recent……
Magistrates Court Act 1980
Article. Published: October 12, 2018
The Magistrates Court 1980 was an Act passed by Parliament which implemented the recommendations of the Law Commission……
Public Order Act 1986
Article. Published: October 12, 2018
The Act as originally drafted contained five main offences relating to public order. Although there have been some modification……
Law Reform (Contributory Negligence) Act 1945
Article. Published: October 12, 2018
The Law Reform (Contributory Negligence) Act 1945 is a piece of legislation that enables the courts to designate liability in a just and equitable……
Article 18 TFEU General Principle of Non-discrimination
Article. Published: October 12, 2018
Article 18 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) was introduced to prohibit ‘any discrimination……
The Legislative and Regulatory Reform Act 2006
Article. Published: October 12, 2018
The overall stated purpose of the Legislative and Regulatory Reform Act 2006 was to reduce the regulatory burden (particularly in……
Children Act 1989
Article. Published: October 12, 2018
In 1984 the Department of Health published a review which found that the current law relating to children was unsatisfactory, mainly because……
Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999
Article. Published: October 12, 2018
One of the practical realities affecting the criminal justice system is that the success or failure of many criminal prosecutions depends largely……
House of Lords Act 1999
Article. Published: October 12, 2018
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……
Local Government Act 1972
Article. Published: October 12, 2018
The Local Government Act 1972 reformed the structure of local government in England and Wales. The changes were introduced……
Matrimonial Proceedings and Property Act 1970
Article. Published: October 12, 2018
The Matrimonial Proceedings and Property Act 1970 primarily deals with questions in regards to the cash payments from one spouse to the other…
Regulation 492/2011 on Freedom of Movement for Workers within the Union
Article. Published: October 12, 2018
This regulation has been created to assist in providing free movement to workers within the Union….
Insolvency Act 1986
Article. Published: October 12, 2018
The Insolvency Act 1986 provides the legal platform to deal with issues arising out of personal and corporate insolvency….
Criminal Justice Act 1988
Article. Published: October 12, 2018
The Criminal Justice Act 1988 was introduced during the third term of Margaret Thatcher’s Conservative government, as part of a wider part……
Emergency Powers (Defence) Act 1939
Article. Published: October 12, 2018
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……
Freedom of Information Act 2000
Article. Published: October 12, 2018
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….
The Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982
Article. Published: October 12, 2018
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….
Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations 1961
Article. Published: October 12, 2018
The importance of diplomatic missions has always been prevalent throughout history and so has the protection of diplomatic agents……
The European Union Act 2011
Article. Published: October 12, 2018
The European Union Act of 2011 [‘the Act’] introduces restrictions to the application and amendments in treaties relating to the European Union……
Immigration Act 1971
Article. Published: October 12, 2018
In the years leading up to the Immigration Act 1971, there was negativity and resentment growing towards those immigrating into the UK….
The Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015
Article. Published: October 12, 2018
It was thought by parliament and the general public that sentences were not severe enough for criminals. The media had capitalised……
Bill of Rights 1689
Article. Published: October 12, 2018
As a result of the English Civil War the English Parliament’s powers gradually increased. A constitutional crisis arose during the reign…
Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996
Article. Published: October 12, 2018
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 ……
TRIPS Agreement on the Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property
Article. Published: October 12, 2018
The Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Agreement (‘TRIPS’) is a multilateral agreement administered by the WTO……
United Nations International Convention on the Rights of the Child 1989
Article. Published: October 12, 2018
The United National International Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) is a major treaty regarding the human rights provisions…
Greater London Authority Act 1999
Article. Published: October 12, 2018
In 1996, the Labour Party (which at that time was in opposition) in the consultative document A Voice for London……
Land Charges Act 1972
Article. Published: October 12, 2018
The Land Charges Act 1972 is a piece of legislation that enhances the system for creating and registering charges over unregistered……
Law Reform (Frustrated Contracts) Act 1943
Article. Published: October 12, 2018
Prior to the introduction of the Act, the rule that was created in Chandler v Webster [1904] restricted the rights of a claimant……
Treaty of Lisbon
Article. Published: October 12, 2018
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….
Misrepresentation Act 1967
Article. Published: October 12, 2018
Misrepresentation is an important factor in both contract law and tort law in the English legal system. The Misrepresentation Act 1967……
Constitutional Reform Act 2005
Article. Published: October 12, 2018
The Constitutional Reform Act of 2005 [‘the Act’] prescribed numerous changes in the judiciary of the United Kingdom [UK] as……
African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights 1981
Article. Published: October 12, 2018
The African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR), which is also commonly referred to as the Banjul Charter……
Landlord and Tenant Act 1954
Article. Published: October 12, 2018
The Act was introduced to protect businesses from being evicted by having their tenancy ended by the landlord. Businesses build up goodwill……
Trustee Act 1925
Article. Published: October 12, 2018
The Trustee Act 1925 is an act, which is part of the land reform legislation in the 1920s. It consolidated and codified the law on……
Article 110 of the Treaty of Functioning of the European Union (EU)
Article. Published: October 12, 2018
This act summaries essay from LawTeacher.net explores several aspects of Article 110 of the Treaty of Functioning of the European Union (EU)….
Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001
Article. Published: October 12, 2018
The Bill was fast-tracked through Parliament owing to concerns about national security. It took only 16 hours for MPs to debate the Bill before……
The War Damage Act 1965
Article. Published: October 12, 2018
The Act was introduced after it became apparent to the Government that there was potential for the Government to be found liable ……
The Occupiers’ Liability Act 1984 (OLA 1984)
Article. Published: October 12, 2018
The Occupiers’ Liability Act 1984 (OLA 1984) was introduced, generally speaking, to confirm situations where a duty of care…
Terrorism Act 2000 & 2006 summary
Article. Published: October 12, 2018
Act summaries legal essay for LawTeacher.net titled Terrorism Acts Summary 2000 & 2006….
Mental Health Act 1983
Article. Published: October 12, 2018
The Mental Health Act 1983 covers the reception, care and treatment of people in England and Wales who suffer……
Fixed-term Parliaments Act 2011
Article. Published: October 12, 2018
Before the Act came into force, parliament could be dissolved at any time by royal proclamation and or by virtue……
Article 267 & 45 TFEU
Article. Published: October 12, 2018
Due to the large number of Member States within the EU, there naturally exists a wide variety of domestic laws within the Union……
Theft Act 1978
Article. Published: October 12, 2018
The Criminal Law Revision Committee spent seven years considering criminal property offences which had previously been contained……
Accessories and Abettors Act 1861
Article. Published: October 12, 2018
All parties to a crime are accomplices, and the Accessories and Abettors Act 1861 was passed by Parliament to consolidate……
