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.
Consent for the Purposes of Sexual Offences
Criminal Law
Described by the Home Office Review, Setting the Boundaries, as a ‘patchwork quilt of provisions’, the old law on sexual offences was a hodgepodge of archaic and discriminatory requirements....
Last modified: 7th Aug 2019
Disposition of Property on Death Has Always Been a Very Complex Issue
Equity Law
Two peculiar types of wills are relevant to our case, the first one being the mirror will, the other is known in equity as a joint will, both are m......
Last modified: 7th Aug 2019
UK Legal Procedures for Starting a New Business
Business Law
This assignment will explain what legal procedures need to be followed in the UK to start up a new business....
Last modified: 7th Aug 2019
Redundancy Consultation and Legal Requirements
Employment Law
Redundancy has become a fact of life due to the current economic climate, there are many employers likely to be faced with the challenge ......
Last modified: 7th Aug 2019
Fault Elements in Modern Criminal Law
Criminal Law
One of the most important fault elements in modern criminal law is recklessness. Like intention, though generally less blameworthy, it can be a rather complex concept in determining mens rea....
Last modified: 7th Aug 2019
Advise to Beneficiaries
Equity Law
Alex died two years ago. His validly executed will left his collection of paintings and £300,000 to Paul and Irvin to hold on trust for "such of my grandsons, Harry, Richard and Steven, as they reach 21, and if more than one, in equal shares"....
Last modified: 7th Aug 2019
Role of the Jury Service
English Legal System
Analyse The Role Of The Jury Service Within The Criminal Justice System In England And Wales. To What Extent Can A Jury Ignore The Law?...
Last modified: 7th Aug 2019
Lord Dennings Contribution to Selected Areas
Contract Law
Abstract The brief will investigate Lord Denning’s contribution to selected areas in Contract Law. It will first give a short description ......
Last modified: 7th Aug 2019
Obligation of Performance Reaches to an End
Contract Law
Discharge by performance is occurred where both parties involve in a contract that have performed all their ......
Last modified: 7th Aug 2019
Issues of Defining Disability in the Equality Act 2010
Employment Law
One of the most crucial faults with the law in combating disability discrimination is its reliance on administrative response to it rather than the anticipation of disadvantages....
Last modified: 7th Aug 2019
Compare and Contrast Two Types of Criminal Justice Systems
English Legal System
Across the world there are many different types of criminal justice system to keep and maintain order and peace within their area of jurisdiction......
Last modified: 7th Aug 2019
‘Dual Diagnosis’ Refers to Patients With Co-Existing Mental Health and Substance Misuse Disorders
Criminology
The term 'dual diagnosis' refers to patients with co-existing mental health and substance misuse disorders....
Last modified: 7th Aug 2019
Jurisprudence Criminal Law
Criminal Law
Jurisprudence Criminal Law Essay. The Act of Union was passed in 1800 fully integrating Ireland within the United Kingdom, a situation which remained until the Irish Constitution was sanctioned in 1922 with Article 73 perpetuating many accepted traits of English Common Law....
Last modified: 7th Aug 2019
Who is Covered by Employment Laws?
Employment Law
This essay argues that there is a need to extend employment law protection beyond employees to ensure that vulnerable workers are also protected....
Last modified: 7th Aug 2019
To What Extent Does the English Legal System Offer Access to Justice for All?
English Legal System
This essay will be split into two parts, firstly it will be analysing the extent to which the English legal system provides equal opportunity of access to justice for all; and secondly will answer whether access to justice should be fundamental to any fair legal system....
Last modified: 7th Aug 2019
Duty of Lawyers to Provide Bro Bono Services
English Legal System
This essay will, firstly, understand the lawyer’s duty in providing pro bono services in England and Wales, and secondly, to consider the type of system which is the best for pro bono work....
Last modified: 7th Aug 2019
Manner in Which a Contract Is Interpreted
Contract Law
The manner in which a contract is interpreted has always been a contentious issue. It is broadly accepted that the technique for ......
Last modified: 7th Aug 2019
Development of the Law
Criminal Law
The principle that I am considering for this assignment is that it is manslaughter and not murder if a person kills or is party to a killing of another due to a loss of control....
Last modified: 7th Aug 2019
New Engineering Contract (NEC) and Joint Contracts Tribunal (JCT)
Contract Law
Using plain language, it inspires good management and limit disputes between contractor and employer by introducing compensation events to promote risk prevention over blame delegation....
Last modified: 7th Aug 2019
What Are the Main Problems?
Employment Law
Employee, worker and self employed persons should enjoy different legal status as the kind of work done by each category of persons is different......
Last modified: 7th Aug 2019
The UK Constitution's Strict Separation of Powers
Constitutional Law
The question is, is having a separation of powers (that is not fairly strict) a strength or a weakness? ...
Last modified: 7th Aug 2019
Accuracy of Dicey’s Definition of Parliamentary Sovereignty
Constitutional Law
Parliamentary sovereignty is the idea that Parliament are the supreme law makers who can legislate at will and that no one is above Parliament. ...
Last modified: 7th Aug 2019
Has Devolution Limited the Sovereignty of Parliament?
Constitutional Law
When considering if devolution has limited Parliamentary sovereignty, it is essential to look at the effects that it has had on the UK....
Last modified: 7th Aug 2019
Some Terms are More Important than Others
Contract Law
In the past the courts maintained that the distinction between conditions and warranties was to be made without considering the actual results of ......
Last modified: 7th Aug 2019
