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.

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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 … ...

Last modified: 16th Aug 2019

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 … ...

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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. ...

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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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General Rules of a Contract

Contract Law

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Rationale for the Rule Excluding Similar Fact Evidence

Criminal Law

Introduction: The underlying rationale for the rule excluding similar fact evidence is that to allow it in every instance is to risk the conviction… ...

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Civil Court Structure of Scotland

Constitutional Law

The Scottish legal system is divided into two distinct parts, the civil justice system and the Scottish criminal justice system, both of which … ...

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Nature of Contractual Offer and Acceptance

Contract Law

Nature of Contractual Offer and Acceptance Henry Amponsem 09000801 Access to Law Bexley College Nov 29, 2010 F112 Partridge v Crittenden (1968) … ...

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Rules of Proposal and Acceptance

Contract Law

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

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Carlill v Carbolic Smoke Ball Co

Contract Law

The difference between a valid offer and a mere invitation to treat, especially in the world of advertisements but also beyond, can be difficult to establish. ...

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Breach of Confidence

Constitutional Law

Outline of proposed paper. This paper answers the question by addressing breach of confidence and misuse of information by dividing the paper into ...

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Relationship Between Property and Sense of Belonging in the Legal System

Example Essays

Many EW legal system histories have underscored the different ways the property rights have been regarded as fundamental to how individual citizens interacted with the legal system. ...

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Important Elements of Contract

Contract Law

According to this question basically it is based on contract. Offer, invitation to treat, counter-offer are important elements of contract. ...

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