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.
Corporate Law Structure in the UK and China
Company Law
'The structure and legal basis of corporation law may vary between jurisdictions, but corporations fulfil the same basic function in all societies'...
Last modified: 16th Aug 2019
Common Law Reasoning and Institutions
Common Law
This is the Court of Chancery… which gives to monied might the means abundantly of wearying out the right; which so exhausts finances, patience, courage, hope; so overthrows the brain and breaks the heart; that there is not an honorable man among its practitioners...
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Sources of EU Law and Its Impacts to English Legal System
EU Law
European Union is an organization formed by some European countries that cater for economic, political, military and other common factors affecting......
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The Main Goal of a Shareholder Is to Gain Profit
Company Law
Shareholders are the proprietors of the company. The word shareholder means who have owned share of a particular company and gain certain rights an......
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Equitable Rememedies in Law of Contract
Contract Law
‘The whole purpose of equitable remedies is that they should operate where an award of damages is an inadequate remedy and justice is not served.’...
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Effect of UK Written Constitution
Public Law
The UK constitution is comprised of unwritten conventions and rules, though the Bill of Rights 1689 has provided the basis for the legislative power......
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Doctrine of Equivalence in UK Law
Constitutional Law
The recent case law from the House of Lords shows clearly that UK law and the European Patent Convention in practice (despite the theoretical ......
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The rule of law can be defined as the fundamental
Constitutional Law
part a The rule of law itself traces back to Aristotle who said that ‘the rule of law is preferable to any individual’ . This still holds true ......
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Impact of EU Law on the English Constitution, Human Rights and Sovereignty
Constitutional Law
This essay will analyse the impact of EU law on the English constitution....
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Has the Supreme Court Expanded the Definition of Consideration?
Contract Law
It is evident that there is an appetite to create good law, there is a respectful reluctance to overturn the established principles....
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Case Commentary on Central London Property
Contract Law
Lord Denning’s judgment in Central London Property v High Trees is a case which played a significant role in establishing the doctrine of ......
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Cases Involving Part Payment of Debt
Contract Law
Do you think that the decision in Williams v Roffey Bros. [1990] 2 WLR 1153 should be extended to cover cases involving part payment ......
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Traditional Rules of Consideration
Consideration Law
Consideration can be defined as something of value given by both parties to a contract that induces them to enter into the agreement to exchange mutual performances which is enforceable by law....
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The Principle of Williams v Roffey
Contract Law
In this essay it will be discussed whether the principle in Williams v Roffey [1990] 2 WLR 1153 should be extend to cover the situation ......
Last modified: 16th Aug 2019
Voluntary Euthanasia
Criminal Law
Voluntary Euthanasia Law Essay. The subject of death does not seem to be openly discussed in society. Thus, it's no wonder that the issues relating to euthanasia and withdrawal of life sustaining treatment are always treated with such caution....
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The Law on Voluntary Active Euthanasia
Medical Law
It is clear that the law prohibits active euthanasia and Physician Assisted Suicide, but it seems to allow passive euthanasia....
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Differences Between Murder and Manslaughter Charges
Criminal Law
Defendants suffering from diminished responsibility should not be convicted for murder, as the person could significantly misjudge his mental state for his acts or omission by doing or by being part of the act such in R v Byrne [1960] case. ...
Last modified: 16th Aug 2019
The Mens Rea of a Crime
Equity Law
The Mens Rea of a crime refers to the mental element or the state of mind the defendant possesses in order to be liable for an offence. Mens Rea ......
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For a Contract to Become Legally Binding an Offer Is Essential
Contract Law
One evening, Ron received a telephone call at his home from Sally. Sally said that she ran a marketing company and told Ron that if he answered a ......
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Comparative Consideration Fourth Edition of FIDIC
Contract Law
Anyone involved in the construction industry will be acutely aware of the effect of disruption and delay on a contract. The consequence often is ......
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Why Was The Supreme Court Created
Constitutional Law
In June 2003, the UK government publicised its intention to replace the House of Lords, as a highest court in the UK with a Supreme Court. “The ......
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Different Type of Contracts and Essential Elements
Contract Law
A contract is usually an agreement between two or more parties; the condition is that it should contain the elements of a valid legal agreement ......
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