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.
Horizontal Effect of Human Rights Act
Constitutional Law
The Human Rights Act 1998 (hereinafter H.R.A) received the Royal Asset and became law on 9 November 1998, the main provisions came into force ......
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Uk's Constitutional Arrangements
Constitutional Law
In light of the statement above, the arguments for and against codifying the UK's constitution will be set out in the following essay and especially considering the arguments with regards to codification and the impact of it on the Rule of Law, Parliamentary Sovereignty, Judicial Review and the Human Rights of UK citizens....
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Explain the Margin of Appreciation Doctrine
Constitutional Law
Introduction The national authorities of Contracting States to the European Convention of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms (1950) (‘ECHR’)......
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Burglary and Robbery Criminal Liability
Criminal Law
To discuss whether Diane and Viv have any criminal liability to each other we have to know first what is burglary and robbery is. By s9 Theft Act l968:- A person is guilty of burglary...
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Law Cases and Questions
English Legal System
Mandy, a university student, made bad investment and consequently suffered a loss....
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Draft Construction Contracts
Contract Law
Under English Law parties are free to draft construction contracts in whatever way they wish, and there are no controls over the terms to be included in them...
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The Separation of Powers is a Principle of the Constitution
Constitutional Law
three branches; the executive, the legislature and the judiciary, should be SEPARATE, UNIQUE and EQUAL. There should be a clear separation between ......
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Equity Dates Back to the Works of Aristotle
Equity Law
A brief historical account of the development of equity is necessary to understand how it came to be so integrated in today’s legal system......
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Occupiers Liability Acts 1957 and 1984
Contract Law
Occupier’s liability is a field of tort law which deals with liability that may arise from accidents caused by the defective or dangerous ......
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The Impact Behind Restrictive Covenents
Employment Law
Restrictive covenants can have both an impact on employees and employers. They are inserted to employee’s contract and come in effect as soon ......
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Where Means of Communication Are Deemed Instantaneous
Contract Law
The Postal Rule. The postal rule is a historical ruling, which came about in a time where the main and quickest form of business communication ......
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Crime Comprises of Two Elements
Company Law
Corporate legal persons (companies and limited liability partnerships – LLPs) can be held responsible for unlawful omissions. A firm may be ......
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What is Nervous Shock?
Common Law
The law on the recovery of compensation for pure psychiatric harm is a patchwork quilt of distinctions which are difficult to justify, Lord Steyn, Frost v Chief Constable of South Yorkshire Police [1999] 2 AC 455 at 500....
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Contract Breach Claim
Contract Law
Contract Breach Claim. This question relates to 3 contracts. The first contract is between Douglas and Jill...
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Characteristics of Limited Liability Partnership
Company Law
A Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) is a legal person in the eyes of the law. It is a corporate body (Legislation.gov.uk). The UK law has given t......
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A Promise or Set of Promises That the Law Will Enforce
Contract Law
According to Sir William Anson, a “contract is an agreement enforceable by law made between two or more persons by which rights are acquired by ......
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The UK Should Have a Written Constitution
Constitutional Law
At present in Britain we have no written constitution, but instead a collection of laws and customs which govern our political system. Along with ......
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Important To Understand Contract Law Basic Principles
Contract Law
In order to understand meaning of sale of goods and or service agreements, it is also important to understand the basic principles of contract .......
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Transfer of the right to land. Clarke, S. & Greer, S. (2008, 72
Contract Law
This particular case involves the transfer of the right to land. Clarke, S. & Greer, S. (2008, 72) state that although the owner of the freehold ......
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Tort of Defamation and Public Interest Defence
Constitutional Law
As one Canadian judge put it: An individuals reputation is not to be treated as regrettable but unavoidable road kill on the highway of public ......
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Britain and America's Constitution in Comparison
Constitutional Law
In this essay I will be discussing Britain’s constitution and will look at America’s constitution briefly in comparison. Then I will be discussing whether Britain needs a codified constitution like America or whether Britain runs well as it is....
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Common and Civil Law Are Two Very Different Legal Systems
Common Law
The common law system and the civil law system are in fact two very different legal systems; they have developed in different geographical areas an......
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Legally Binding Contract
Contract Law
It is held within this case that there was a legally binding contract as there was an acceptance via post and no counteroffer had been made during the negotiations....
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Expression of Willingness to Contract
Contract Law
For a contract to exist on there must be an offer. The offer must be accepted between the two parties or there will be no contract....
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Constitutional Conventions Obligation
Constitutional Law
Constitutional Conventions Obligation. To investigate the proposition, 'there is no clear agreement about what amounts to a constitutional convention', firstly, will require a look at the different definitions of what amounts to a constitutional convention, and to discuss their function or purpose, within the U.K's constitution....
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