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.
Is Corporate Social Responsibility just Window Dressing?
Environmental Law
At the heart of CSR is the conception that business houses can be trusted to adopt the appropriate regulatory steps....
Last modified: 10th Jun 2019
Doctrine of Contra Proferentum in Commercial Law
Commercial Law
This assignment introduces some points about the doctrine of contra proferentum, which has limited applicability in commercial cases....
Last modified: 10th Jun 2019
Effect of Brexit on Domestic Trade Exports | Proposal
Law Dissertation Proposals
The aim of the research is to predict how Brexit would affect domestic trade exports from the UK in terms of their contents and value....
Last modified: 10th Jun 2019
Impartiality of the Judiciary Analysed
Judicial Law
This essay will discuss the factors that might influence the impartiality of judges in making decisions....
Last modified: 10th Jun 2019
Contract Law Problem Question: Competition for Free Gym Membership
Contract Law
As discussed above Paul accepted the offer by Fitness For All by performing the duties stated in the advertisement. ...
Last modified: 10th Jun 2019
Cityland and Property (Holdings Ltd) v Dabrah
Case Summaries
The plaintiffs, Cityland, sold a house to a former tenant for £3,500. The tenant paid £600 in cash and took......
Last modified: 7th Jun 2019
THE LAW REFORM (CONTRIBUTORY NEGLIGENCE) ACT 1945
Act Summaries
THE LAW REFORM (CONTRIBUTORY NEGLIGENCE) ACT 1945...
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Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984
Act Summaries
The Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE) was introduced as a response to a growing perception that the public had lost all confidence in the English criminal justice system....
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DEFAMATION ACT 1952
Act Summaries
In an action for slander in respect of words calculated to disparage the plaintiff in an office, profession, calling, trade or business held or carried...
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FATAL ACCIDENTS ACT 1976
Act Summaries
If death is caused by any wrongful act, neglect or default which is such as would (if death had not ensued) have entitled the person injured to maintain an action and recover damages in respect thereof, the person who would have......
Last modified: 7th Jun 2019
LAW REFORM (MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS) ACT 1934
Act Summaries
LAW REFORM (MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS) ACT 1934 | Law Teacher...
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Libel Act 1843
Act Summaries
In any action for defamation it shall be lawful for the defendant (after notice in writing of his intention so to do, duly given to the plaintiff at the time of filing or delivering the plea in such action,) to give in evidence, in mitigation of damages......
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The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 - Summary
Act Summaries
The primary objective of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 is to control the use and distribution of these dangerous and harmful drugs, with the aim of preventing drug misuse...
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BILL OF RIGHTS 1689
Act Summaries
As a result of the English Civil War the English Parliament's powers gradually increased. A constitutional crisis arose during the reign...
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Greater London Authority Act 1999
Act Summaries
In 1996, the Labour Party (which at that time was in opposition) in the consultative document A Voice for London......
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Land Charges Act 1972
Act Summaries
The Land Charges Act 1972 is a piece of legislation that enhances the system for creating and registering charges over unregistered......
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Landlord and Tenant Act 1954
Act Summaries
The Act was introduced to protect businesses from being evicted by having their tenancy ended by the landlord. Businesses build up goodwill......
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The War Damage Act 1965
Act Summaries
The Act was introduced after it became apparent to the Government that there was potential for the Government to be found liable ......
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The Occupiers' Liability Act 1984 (OLA 1984)
Act Summaries
The Occupiers' Liability Act 1984 (OLA 1984) was introduced, generally speaking, to confirm situations where a duty of care...
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Immigration Act 1971
Act Summaries
In the years leading up to the Immigration Act 1971, there was negativity and resentment growing towards those immigrating into the UK....
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Emergency Powers (Defence) Act 1939
Act Summaries
The Emergency Powers (Defence) Act 1939 was passed in the UK in the context of the Second World War (WWII). The aim of the act......
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Criminal Justice Act 1988
Act Summaries
The Criminal Justice Act 1988 was introduced during the third term of Margaret Thatcher's Conservative government, as part of a wider part......
Last modified: 7th Jun 2019
Matrimonial Proceedings and Property Act 1970
Act Summaries
The Matrimonial Proceedings and Property Act 1970 primarily deals with questions in regards to the cash payments from one spouse to the other...
Last modified: 7th Jun 2019
Police Act 1996
Act Summaries
The Act was introduced by the Conservative government shortly before their election defeat to Tony Blair's labour party....
Last modified: 7th Jun 2019
Theft Act 1978
Act Summaries
The Criminal Law Revision Committee spent seven years considering criminal property offences which had previously been contained......
Last modified: 7th Jun 2019
