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Radbruch’s Formula

Essay. Published: February 2, 2018

German jurist Gustav Radbruch published “Statutory Lawlessness and Supra-Statutory Law” (1946) in the wake of the defeat of the Nazi regime. The short article deals with the difficult problem of legal criminality under the Nazi regime and, to a degree,…

The Facts of Zeital One are Complicated

Essay. Published: February 2, 2018

It was held on appeal that the deceased’s action did not pass the shares to his partner and were in fact incapable of transferring beneficial ……

Parties to a Contract Are Bound by an Obligation

Essay. Published: February 2, 2018

According to ‘The Commercial Law of Malaysia’ written by Beaxrix Vohrah and Wu Min Aun, parties to a contract are boun……

What is Redundancy and Why it Happens

Essay. Published: February 2, 2018

In this chapter I will discuss what redundancy is and why it happens and also the benefits of a good redundancy process on the staff being made ……

Contract Act 1950 Summary

Essay. Published: February 2, 2018

A summary of the Contract Act 1950 including elements that constitute a contract, with case examples demonstrating contract elements….

Lord Dennings Influence on the Law of Contract Is Beneficial

Essay. Published: February 2, 2018

‘Although Lord Denning was a maverick, his enduring influence on the Law of Contract has largely been beneficial.’ Lord Denning was a man of ……

Assessment of Criminal Liability of Three Incidents

Essay. Published: February 2, 2018

For the actus reus of assault to be established it would have to be shown that Paul apprehended the possibility of force being applied….

History of Corrections System

Essay. Published: February 2, 2018

Due to the extensive history of the British penal system and its applicability to the countries in this paper, it’s pertinent to examine……

Distinguishing Between Employees Workers and Self Employed

Essay. Published: February 2, 2018

The Supreme Court is the highest appeals court in England and Wales in most of the cases . Before getting into discussion about employment ……

Air Pollution Environmental Laws

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Prohibition of Strikes and Lock Outs

Essay. Published: February 2, 2018

This section deals with employment in the public utility service and the requirement of due notice in writing for the commencement of a strike or ……

Poor Parental Supervision Contribute Psychologically

Essay. Published: February 2, 2018

“…Offending behaviour escalates during early adolescence before peaking in late adolescence and declines in early adulthood” (Watt et al, 2004, P.141)….

Importance of Understanding Legal Requirements for Employment

Essay. Published: February 2, 2018

In modern society nowadays, both the proprietors and the employees must know about and comprehend the legal requirements. In other words, legal ……

Self-defense

Essay. Published: February 2, 2018

Since the Geneva Convention in 1949, the world has developed its technologies considerably, and the scope of the right of a nation to use force as an act of ‘self-defense’ is expanding (Antonopoulos, 2008)….

First Term Criminal Assignment

Essay. Published: February 2, 2018

For the evaluation of what offences have been committed in a crime there should be a clear presence of actus reus and mens rea, for the prosecution to prove the existence of both elements of an offence beyond reasonable doubt….

Notion of Corrective Justice

Essay. Published: February 2, 2018

It will be determined whether the notion of corrective justice has been undermined by a desire to secure compensation for innocent victims ……

Rules of Proposal and Acceptance

Essay. Published: February 2, 2018

Introduction This issue involves the rules of proposal and acceptance in the law of contract. In order that, the courts may decide whether ……

The Future of Internet Law: Internet-related Crimes

Essay. Published: February 2, 2018

‘Cyber law’ is being developed by judges who must do their best to fit legal disputes on the Internet into pre-existing legal frameworks….

Rethinking of the No Action Clause

Essay. Published: February 2, 2018

Part I: Introduction During the last few decades, the volume of the usage of the trust in financial transactions has increased considerably ……

The Problem of Reverse Onuses in the Law of Evidence

Essay. Published: February 2, 2018

The problems with reverse onuses are that they conflict with everything that we know about the law: that the accused is innocent until proven guilty….

The Classical School of Criminology

Essay. Published: February 2, 2018

There were two main contributors to this theory of criminology and they were Jeremy Bentham and Cesare de Beccaria. They are seen as the most important enlightenment thinkers in the area of ‘classical’ thinking and are considered the founding fathers of the classical school of criminology….

The Future of Equity and Law as Separate Jurisprudential

Essay. Published: February 2, 2018

Introduction Under Australian law, the existing non-statutory law has been divided into equity and common law….

Negligence and Duty of Care in Sports

Essay. Published: February 2, 2018

Our case is about Frank, a football lover who frequently attended games in the local stadium. On one occasion the soccer ball was kicked into the ……

Copyright in the Artwork

Essay. Published: February 2, 2018

In this case the House of Lords took the opportunity to restate the principles applicable to the infringement of artistic Copyright….

Earl of Oxford Case: Conflict between Common Law and Equity

Essay. Published: February 2, 2018

The Earl of Oxford’s case of 1615 occupies a rather unique position in the development of the English legal system….

Case Summary of Speluncean Explorers

Essay. Published: February 2, 2018

Once the explorers were cut off from society, they returned to a state of nature and society’s laws did not apply to them. This stems from the proposition that our law is predicated on the possibility of men’s coexistence in society. Our law functions to facilitate and improve men’s coexistence….

English European Union Legal System

Essay. Published: February 2, 2018

Give an account of the main rules of statutory interpretation and illustrate their operation by reference to decided cases….

A Discussion of Homicide

Essay. Published: February 2, 2018

Under the facts of the scenario, Vincent had died and this would warrant a discussion of homicide….

Rights of Defendants

Essay. Published: February 2, 2018

Rights of Defendants. Are the rights of the defendants sufficiently protected in Criminal Justice in England and Wales? success of the criminal prosecution is to be measured by the proportion of criminals whom……

Harassment in the Workplace: Victims of Discrimination

Essay. Published: February 2, 2018

The issue of sex discrimination in the workplace has always been one in which the appropriateness of the woman’s behaviour has been subject to scrutiny….

When the Guilty Party Repudiates the Contract

Essay. Published: February 2, 2018

Generally speaking, under the law of contract, it is the duty of both parties to complete their own contractual obligations. However, disputes ……

Stop and Search are Primarily Contained within PACE

Essay. Published: February 2, 2018

The power of stop and search are primarily contained within PACE S.1-7 and code of practise A. PACE says that an officer must not stop and search u……

Jury System Criminal

Essay. Published: February 2, 2018

The issue, under discussion is The historic decline of trial by Jury is to be welcomed. Trial by Jury serves no useful function and should therefore be abolished….

What is Constitute Consideration

Essay. Published: February 2, 2018

Introduction What is Consideration? Consideration is a necessary factor that for the information in the contract. It consists of a promise ……

Critical Issues Criminal Justice

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The Defence of Diminished Responsibility

Essay. Published: February 2, 2018

Scottish and English law on insanity was same in the sixteenth century, since ‘1674 a notion of partial insanity’ to lessen and moderate the……

The Doctrine of Mistake

Essay. Published: February 2, 2018

The purported basis of the doctrine of mistake is that contracts within law are about agreement, consensus ad idem,  when which all parties involved have a uniform understanding of the terms to the agreement,…

Definition of the Jury System

Essay. Published: February 2, 2018

The jury system consists of twelve people who sit in criminal and civil events to make decisions on matters of facts. In England there is an approx……

Doctrine of Consideration

Essay. Published: February 2, 2018

As defined by Sir Frederick Pollock, consideration is an act or forbearance of one party, or the promise thereof, is the price for which the promise of the other is bought, and the promise thus given for value is enforceable….

Company Law 2006 Companies Act

Essay. Published: February 2, 2018

A trading company has implied power to borrow, however, whether express or implied, it carries implications by law a power to give a security for the loan…

Criticisms of the Partnership Act 1890

Essay. Published: February 2, 2018

Partnership Act 1890 (“the Act”) is constantly being criticized as of advanced age and thus fails to suit the vast number of modern partnerships. Yet, it is also suggested that it is vagueness in the Act, rendering it high degree of flexibility and adaptation, accounts for its continued survival. So is the Act under need for reform?…

Formation of a Company – Alteration of Memorandum of Association

Essay. Published: February 2, 2018

Alteration of Memorandum of Association is an important exercise through which the company brings about the required flexibility which is pertinent to its existence and survival as an entity. It is a precondition before the company can initiate any drastic change in its ‘shape or structure’. …

Corporate Governance, Independant Directors, Agency Theory

Essay. Published: February 2, 2018

Introduction Companies globally need the ability to attract and draw funding from investors to expand and grow[1]. Prior to the decision for invest……

Constitutional Convention of the United Kingdom

Essay. Published: February 2, 2018

The constitutional Convention of the United Kingdom and its commonwealth is of course of an un-codified nature and its contents do not belong in one particular source….

Constitutional Validity of Forced Narco-analysis

Essay. Published: February 2, 2018

Prevention of crime is a prerogative of the State and the punishment of the crime if proved is also the duty of the State…….

Areas in Which Judges Do Make Law

Essay. Published: February 2, 2018

This essay seeks to establish several areas in which judges do make law. Presently, a judge’s role is not to make law but to uphold the laws……

The Doctrine of Substantive Ultra Vires in Indian Administrative Law

Essay. Published: February 2, 2018

The Doctrine of Substantial Ultra Vires is a substantial principle of administrative law having its own importance and influence in the legal scenario irrespective of the boundaries of law….

Upholding Judiciary Independence through the Federal Constitution

Essay. Published: February 2, 2018

Articles 121 to 131A of Malaysia Federal Constitution provide provision for our judiciary. The phrase “there shall be in clause (1) of Art. 121……

Principle of the Absolute Legislative Sovereignty

Essay. Published: February 2, 2018

Step By Step, Gradually But Surely, The English Principle Of The Absolute Legislative Sovereignty Of Parliament Which Dicey Derived From Coke And Blackstone Is Being Qualified….

Inquisitorial and Adversarial Systems of Law

Essay. Published: February 2, 2018

In most common law countries e.g. Wales, England and the United States of America, a system of justice called the adversarial system is used. This is totally different from the inquisitorial system that is used particularly in many European countries and continental jurisdictions….