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.
Contract Breach Claim
Contract Law
Contract Breach Claim. This question relates to 3 contracts. The first contract is between Douglas and Jill ...
Last modified: 7th Aug 2019
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… ...
Last modified: 7th Aug 2019
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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Royal Prerogative along with Statute Law
Constitutional Law
The prerogative powers of the crown or ‘Royal Prerogative’ along with statute law, is a source of executive power. Once reserved only for the … ...
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Appleby v Myers Contract
Contract Law
Full text FACTS Appleby agreed to erect machinery on Myers’s premises for £459. When the erection was almost complete, an accidental fire … ...
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Agreement Consideration and Intention to Create Relations
Contract Law
The relevant area of law here is contract law. In order to advise Lisa it needs to be established that there is a contract between herself and … ...
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Is ‘Trial by Jury’ as Effective in UK?
Constitutional Law
One of the very old common law processes in the UK legal system is ‘trial by jury’. Jury is commonly known as a body of citizens sworn to give … ...
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Concerning the Hart and Dworkin Debate
Constitutional Law
“The moment now seems opportune to step back and ask whether the Hart/Dworkin debate deserves to play the same organizing role in the … ...
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Company Law Advice: Trading Breakdown
Company Law
I am instructed on behalf of M Charles Perret to advice on the company law issues that arose due to the cessation of Boxwood’s trading. ...
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Lifting the Veil Separation of the Personality
Company Law
Lifting the veil refers to the situations where the judiciary or the legislature has decided that the separation of the personality of the co… ...
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Woolf Reforms
Civil Law
In 1995 there was a survey carried out by National Consumer Council[1] which found that 3 out of 4 people who are involved in serious legal disputes were dissatisfied with the civil justice system. ...
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Hearsay Evidence, Statutory Accommodation in the UK
Common Law
– Chapter 2, Part 11 of the Criminal Justice Act, 2003(hereinafter ‘2003 Act’) has sought to redefine and regulate the exclusionary rule against hearsay and the permissible exceptions. ...
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The Concept Company Ownership
Company Law
The concept company ownership is a complex, powerful and controversial idea. It is impossible to imagine current economic life without webs of controlled or related corporations. ...
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Contract Between Company and Members
Contract Law
Section 33 of the Companies Act 2006 provides for a ‘statutory contract’ between the company and its members. It is this contact that is the subject of much controversy and confusion which has spanned over a period of decades. ...
Last modified: 7th Aug 2019
Consumer Contract Credit
Contract Law
Consumer Contract Credit. Consumers’ behaviours in the twenty-first century are wholly different to those thirty years ago. With rapid developments in information technology and major economic booms, we are essentially living in a global platform. ...
Last modified: 7th Aug 2019
Explain the Sources of English Law
Constitutional Law
This essay examines the different ways English law is created and then evaluates the role of legislation as the most important source of law. … ...
Last modified: 7th Aug 2019
