Articles tagged as UK Law
UK law covers the laws and legislation of England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland. Essays, case summaries, problem questions and dissertations here are relevant to law students from the United Kingdom and Great Britain, as well as students wishing to learn more about the UK legal system from overseas.
Latest Law Papers tagged as UK Law
Including law essays, dissertations, problem questions, case summaries, and law lectures, suitable for law students working towards their LLB / LLM qualifications or those studying for the new SQE.
Environmental Criminal Liability: Imposing Sanctions
Environmental Law
This assignment will take an overview of the criminal activities that take place in the arena of environmental law and assess the sanctions imposed. ...
Last modified: 1st Dec 2020
Offences Against the Person Act 1861
Act Summaries
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. ...
Last modified: 1st Dec 2020
Exclusion of Mens Rea and Socio-Economic Offences in India
Criminology
This note explores the criminality of socio-economic offences with specific emphasis on the concept of mens rea. ...
Last modified: 1st Dec 2020
Models For Understanding Criminal Justice
Constitutional Law
Criminal justice system is a system of study and application of laws as means of controlling crime, at the same time ensuring justice is upheld … ...
Last modified: 1st Dec 2020
Car Sale Advertisement Issues and Relevant Authorities
Contract Law
Mary wanted to sell her car, so she put up an advertisement on the university notice board. Offered for sale- Fiat Punto 2001. Metallic red and … ...
Last modified: 24th Nov 2020
Negligence Formula is Unfair to Claimants
Tort Law
The negligence formula is unfair to claimants as it places too many obstacles in the way of obtaining compensation for personal injuries. England & Wales should adopt an alternative system of redress to allow claimants to obtain the compensation they deserve ...
Last modified: 24th Nov 2020
Approaching Interpretation of Legislation For Judges
Constitutional Law
Statues which are passed by Parliament are spelled in words that are not always perfect and fit in interpreting them. Because of … ...
Last modified: 23rd Nov 2020
The Judge’s Role in England
Constitutional Law
The principle of parliamentary sovereignty is fundamental in English legal system, and this is reflected in statutory interpretation. According to… ...
Last modified: 23rd Nov 2020
Are the Courts the Recognised Interpreters of the Law?
English Legal System
Consider this with reference to the various methods of statutory interpretation, and why it is necessary for the courts to utilise different approaches. ...
Last modified: 23rd Nov 2020
The duty of the courts is to interpret the words
Administrative Law
Lord Simonds in Magor and St. Mellons R.D.C. v Newport Corporation [1952] A.C. 189 at 191 As Lord Simonds states above, it is the judge’s duty to… ...
Last modified: 23rd Nov 2020
Statutory Interpretation Essay
Constitutional Law
Statutory interpretation is process of interpreting statutes by the judges. The word of interpretation gives us thought that Act of Parliament is difficult to be understood but conversely, the definition of statutes have had very specific words but indeed ...
Last modified: 23rd Nov 2020
Firm of Auditors Employed
Finance Law
Z & Partners is a firm of auditors employed by X plc. Fred, the Chief Executive of X plc, asked Z & Partners to prepare some special accounts concerning X plc, telling them that he wanted to review the company ...
Last modified: 23rd Nov 2020
Proof Always Falls on the Claimant and Not the Defendant
Company Law
In its broadest sense, negligence can be defined as some sort of wrong; carelessness due to which somebody suffers injuries of some kind, or as has… ...
Last modified: 23rd Nov 2020
Claim in Negligence: Police and Ambulance Services
Tort Law
The claim that is before us today involves an action against the police for failing to answer an emergency call with sufficient competence. ...
Last modified: 23rd Nov 2020
Recovery of Economic Loss in Negligence
Contract Law
Answer the following questions, within the word limit set for each. What is the distinction between consequential economic loss and pure economic … ...
Last modified: 23rd Nov 2020
Tort is the Branch of Law
Tort Law
A tort is the branch of law which provides redress of a legal wrong. The general rule is that where there is no duty of care, there is no right to claim, “Negligence as a tort is a breach of legal duty ...
Last modified: 23rd Nov 2020
The Ground for Actions and Any Defences
Contract Law
In the case of Murphy v Brentwood, the defendant being the Local Authority had failed to inspect the foundations of a building. The foundations… ...
Last modified: 23rd Nov 2020
Should Law Impose Criminal Liability on Company?
Business Law
“Critically assess whether the law should impose criminal liability upon a company and, if so, what test or tests should be used to impose such … ...
Last modified: 23rd Nov 2020
Who is Liable for Torts of Pranksters on YouTube?
Tort Law
This essay will analyse duty of care implications related to foreseeability, relational proximity with an emphasis on policy considerations to limit the scope of indeterminacy. ...
Last modified: 23rd Nov 2020
Concept of Unconscionably Basis for Estoppel
Equity Law
Introduction. The concept of unconscionably as a basis for estoppel is a fairly recent concept adopted by the courts. While the courts of Chancery … ...
Last modified: 23rd Nov 2020
The Nature and Purpose of Equity
Common Law
The term “equity” is in a general sense, associated with notions of fairness, morality and justice. It is an ethical jurisdiction. ...
Last modified: 23rd Nov 2020
Conveyancer and Property Lawyer Perfecting Imperfect
Equity Law
Margaret Halliwell Subject: Equity. Other related subjects: Company law. Trusts Keywords: Declarations of trust; Execution; Gifts; Share transfers… ...
Last modified: 23rd Nov 2020
Possession of the Cottage
Properties and Trusts
The bank is now seeking possession of the cottage (“the house”) with the view of selling it upon Joey’s default on the mortgage payment. ...
Last modified: 23rd Nov 2020
