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The Serious Crime Act 2007
Article. Published: October 6, 2021
The Serious Crime Act 2007 (“the Act”) received royal assent on 30 October 2007 and made several significant changes to the criminal law. The intention of the Act is to frustrate serious (often organised) crime by allowing the police to act without the necessity to bring criminal proceedings….
Land Registration Act 2002
Article. Published: October 6, 2021
The Land Registration Act 2002 repealed and replaced the previous legislation governing land registration. In principle, this the piece of primary legislation governing the activity of the Land Registry, but further to this role, the 2002 Act was intended to facilitate the introduction of e-conveyancing….
Children and Young Persons Act 1933
Article. Published: October 6, 2021
The Children and Young Persons Act (CYPA) 1933 is one of the older pieces of child protection legislation. Some of its parts are still in force today….
Intoxicating Substance (Supply) Act 1985
Article. Published: October 6, 2021
The Intoxicating Substance (Supply) Act 1985 is a short piece of legislation, designed to prohibit the supply of drugs, not controlled by the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971….
R v Couzens 2021
Article. Published: September 30, 2021
Case summary and sentencing remarks from R v Couzens – the case concerns an off-duty police officer who committed the rape and murder of Sarah Everard….
Consideration in Contract Law
Essay. Published: September 24, 2021
Categories: Contract Law
Consideration is an essential element to the creation of a valid contract. The consideration must be of some value that can be objectively determined….
Distinctions between Common Law and Civil Law
Essay. Published: September 1, 2021
The aim of this essay is to look at the basic distinctions between common law and civil law and also common law and equity. This essay will firstly look at the historical context of civil and common law and then contrast distinctions between the two….
Property Law Example Final Exam Answers
Essay. Published: September 1, 2021
Categories: Properties and Trusts
In the facts Harry has clearly been given a mortgage from Albus on the grounds of faith and blind trust in order to purchase the property of Grimmauld Place, and Albus would have held an interest in the property as a security for the amount of $500,000 only if he registered the mortgage officially….
The Impact of Recent State and Federal Legislation: The Affordable Care Act
Essay. Published: June 24, 2021
Categories: Health Law
The Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) legislation causes problems regarding insurance coverage and reimbursement for all patients posing risks on their care. Hospitals have to operate with insurance firms that observe the overarching federal regulations….
Defamation in the Publishing Industry
Essay. Published: June 17, 2021
Categories: Australian Law
Within the publishing industry, there are several legal and ethical restraints that media and publishing organisations are bound by and need to work within. However one of the more complex and prominent legal issues in the publishing industry, is the restraint and law of defamation….
Frequently Asked Questions About SQE
Article. Published: June 3, 2021
Categories: SQE
Frequently asked questions regarding the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE)….
Funding Your SQE
Article. Published: June 3, 2021
Categories: SQE
The new Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) is expected to cost graduates between £3000 and £4500. This is a considerable decrease from the £12,000-£17,000 it previously cost for taking the LPC….
SQE2 Assessment
Article. Published: June 3, 2021
Categories: SQE
The legal skills assessments in SQE2 are: client interview and attendance note/legal analysis, advocacy, case and matter analysis, legal research, legal writing, legal drafting….
SQE1 Assessment
Article. Published: June 3, 2021
Categories: SQE
SQE1 must be completed before SQE2 can be taken, testing is through multiple-choice questions for both, with the addition of practical testing for SQE2. …
SQE Preparation Courses
Article. Published: June 3, 2021
Categories: SQE
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has designed the SQE assessments in such a way that, unless you develop and demonstrate the mandatory skills, knowledge, and competence necessary to meet their demanding criteria, you may not pass the assessments. Before you take the SQE1 and SQE2 assessments, you will need to prepare. …
SQE Training Options
Article. Published: June 3, 2021
Categories: SQE
With SQE, you will have greater flexibility to choose training that best suits your own circumstances. The SRA will no longer prescribe which courses you should take. Other than a requirement to pass SQE1 before taking SQE2, you are free to prepare for the assessments and complete your qualifying work experience in a way that suits you….
SQE Requirements
Article. Published: June 3, 2021
Categories: SQE
There are four different requirements you need to satisfy before qualifying: An undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification, you must pass both SQE assessment 1 and 2, qualified work experience, character and suitability assessment….
About The SQE (Solicitors Qualifying Examination)
Article. Published: June 3, 2021
Categories: SQE
The SQE, or Solicitors Qualifying Examination is an assessment for aspiring solicitors in England and Wales. The assessment ensures that only the highest standards are met for qualifying solicitors. …
Money Laundering (ML) Essay
Essay. Published: May 11, 2021
All of the above-mentioned conventions, legislations, and acts have either identified gaps or introduced robust guidance regularly over the years, making it a requirement to reasonably identify and report an offence of Money Laundering (ML). ML is a process to disguise illegally obtained money from its criminal origins…
HR Best Practices to avoid Covid-19 related lawsuit cases and claims
Essay. Published: May 10, 2021
Categories: Employment Law
During these challenging times, it is important for employers to continue to follow government regulations and laws and be mindful of their employees needs to ensure a healthy workplace environment and prevent lawsuits and claims….
Law of Causation Essay
Essay. Published: May 10, 2021
Categories: Criminal Law
Critically explain and discuss the law of causation, covering all relevant issues, including the general principles of causation and the situations in which the chain of causation is broken….
Process of the Criminal Justice System
Essay. Published: May 7, 2021
Categories: Criminal Law
The first part of the criminal justice process is the arrest. An arrest can happen whether someone has committed the crime or not. There are many circumstances where probable cause is a factor in why someone is arrested….
Question on Separation of Powers
Essay. Published: April 19, 2021
Categories: Constitutional Law
This essay will be analysing how significantly this legislation has managed to achieve full separation of powers throughout the various branches of state….
Contract Law – Construction
Article. Published: March 3, 2021
Categories: Contract Law Lectures
This construction module is split into two modules – exclusion clauses, and contract terms…
Exclusion Clauses Lecture
Article. Published: March 3, 2021
Categories: Contract Law Lectures
During this module guide we have already referred to a number of exemption clauses. An exemption clause in a contract is a term which either limits……
Terms of a Contract Lecture
Article. Published: March 3, 2021
Categories: Contract Law Lectures
The first point to address is in relation to statements made at the pre-contractual stage, which are not in the written contract….
Contract Law – Discharge of Obligations
Article. Published: March 3, 2021
Categories: Contract Law Lectures
The discharge of obligations module is split into two chapters – agreement, and frustration….
Agreement, Performance and Breach Lecture
Article. Published: March 3, 2021
Categories: Contract Law Lectures
A discharge of obligations means that parties to the contract are no longer liable for any terms of the agreement, and no further promises may be……
Frustration Lecture
Article. Published: March 3, 2021
Categories: Contract Law Lectures
The doctrine of frustration discharges both parties from their contractual obligations where following the formation of the contract, performance of the……
Formation of The Contract
Article. Published: March 3, 2021
Categories: Contract Law Lectures
The formation of the contract is where the contractual journey begins; if no contract is formed, neither of the parties can be under……
Acceptance Lecture
Article. Published: March 3, 2021
Categories: Contract Law Lectures
The purpose of this chapter is to grasp the concept of acceptance, which is in simple terms the acceptance of the offer……
Certainty Lecture
Article. Published: March 3, 2021
Categories: Contract Law Lectures
Once there is valid offer and acceptance, an agreement is formed. The next requirement for such an agreement to be enforceable as a legally…
Consideration & Promissory Estoppel Lecture
Article. Published: March 3, 2021
Categories: Contract Law Lectures
This chapter will examine and analyse two principles of contract law. The first is consideration, which along with the offer, acceptance……
Formation of Contract – Offer Lecture
Article. Published: March 3, 2021
Categories: Contract Law Lectures
The first requirement of a legally binding agreement is that there is an offer. One party is the offeror, who presents the offer……
Privity of Contract Lecture
Article. Published: March 3, 2021
Categories: Contract Law Lectures
Commercial transactions of the modern times are no longer confined to individuals or simple sale-purchase deals. With the multiplicity of parties……
Contract Law – Remedies
Article. Published: March 3, 2021
Categories: Contract Law Lectures
The contract law remedies module is split into two chapters – damages, and other remedies….
Damages Lecture
Article. Published: March 3, 2021
Categories: Contract Law Lectures
There are a number of different remedies under English law. The next chapter will cover all of these, but this chapter will focus solely on the most……
Other Remedies Lecture
Article. Published: March 3, 2021
Categories: Contract Law Lectures
In the previous chapter we examined the remedy of damages. Damages place an obligation on the defendant to pay damages instead of performing……
Contract Law – Vitiating Factors
Article. Published: March 3, 2021
Categories: Contract Law Lectures
The contract law vitiating factors module is split into 4 chapters: misrepresentation, mistake, duress & illegality….
Duress and Undue Influence Lecture
Article. Published: March 3, 2021
Categories: Contract Law Lectures
This chapter will examine the doctrines of duress and undue influence. These doctrines both provide a means for an individual to avoid an already……
Illegality Lecture
Article. Published: March 3, 2021
Categories: Contract Law Lectures
The last of the vitiating factors of contracts we will cover is illegality. This chapter will first explore the two different types of illegality……
Misrepresentation Lecture
Article. Published: March 3, 2021
Categories: Contract Law Lectures
A misrepresentation is a false statement of fact made that has the result of inducing the other party to enter a contract. If a misrepresentation……
Mistake Lecture
Article. Published: March 3, 2021
Categories: Contract Law Lectures
The second of the vitiating factors of a contract we will be exploring is Mistake. The law of mistake refers to where both parties have entered……
Criminal Law – Committing an Offence
Article. Published: March 3, 2021
Categories: Criminal Law Lectures
The criminal law committing an offence module is split into two chapters: actus reus, and mens rea….
Actus Reus Lecture
Article. Published: March 3, 2021
Categories: Criminal Law Lectures
In order for an individual to be found liable for any offence, three elements must be satisfied. There must be guilty conduct by the defendant….
Mens Rea Lecture
Article. Published: March 3, 2021
Categories: Criminal Law Lectures
For the vast majority of offences, mens rea will be satisfied if the defendant can be shown to have intended their actions……
Criminal Law – Denials and Defences
Article. Published: March 3, 2021
Categories: Criminal Law Lectures
The criminal law denials and defences module is split into two chapters: insanty, automatism and intoxication, and duress & neccessity….
Duress and Necessity Lecture
Article. Published: March 3, 2021
Categories: Criminal Law Lectures
Duress applies as a defence where a person commits a crime as a response to a threat of death or serious injury either to themselves……
Insanity, Automatism and Intoxication Lecture
Article. Published: March 3, 2021
Categories: Criminal Law Lectures
Where the defendant is charged with a crime there are several ways he can go about attempting to exonerate himself of legal responsibility……
Criminal Law – Fatal Offences
Article. Published: March 3, 2021
Categories: Criminal Law Lectures
The criminal law fatal offences module is split into two chapters: murder and manslaughter….
