Law Essays

The Declaratory Theory of Law
Example essay. Last modified: 11th Dec 2020
Introduction: The declaratory theory of law is quite simply that judges do not make or create the law, the merely declare what the law is and what it has always been....

Legal Protections for Minority Shareholders
Example essay. Last modified: 11th Dec 2020
Introduction: Critically evaluate protections to minority shareholders and their effectiveness in protecting the smaller shareholders from the unfair dominance of the Majority....

Adverse Possession Problem Question
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Introduction: In this Problem Question, Molly is concerned to establish the status of the plot of land that lies beyond the garden of the house that she has inherited from her cousin....

Blake v DPP, a summary of criminal case law
Example essay. Last modified: 11th Dec 2020
Introduction: In addition to the general defences seen in criminal law (duress, coercion, diminished responsibility etc) the offence of criminal damage has a number of specific defences....

Judicial Review problem question essay
Example essay. Last modified: 11th Dec 2020
Introduction: Judicial Review problem question considering in this scenario whether Jack will be granted permission to proceed with his application for judicial review....

Family Law Answers to Problem Questions
Example essay. Last modified: 11th Dec 2020
Introduction: Family Law Introduction The law of divorce is governed under the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 where it provides the sole ground for divorce, namely that the marriage between Jason and Sandra has broke...

Unfair Dismissal Problem Question
Example essay. Last modified: 11th Dec 2020
Introduction: This question would be regarding the areas of unfair dismissal, wrongful dismissal and whether Carmen could bring a claim under Employment Tribunal(ET) for her dismissals....

The law for psychiatric harm by secondary victims
Example essay. Last modified: 10th Dec 2020
Introduction: Critically analyse the way the courts have developed and limited the law in relation to claims for psychiatric harm by secondary victims Introduction There has been judicial comment in Australia that ...

Absolute Liability For Environmental Law Essay
Example essay. Last modified: 10th Dec 2020
Introduction: The ideals of a socialist Constitution as ours include a duty upon the state to protect its citizens from all harm. In this regard, the highest standard of protection is in the form of fundamental rig...

Social Work Law Problem Question
Example essay. Last modified: 10th Dec 2020
Introduction: Melanie, a social worker working for the social service department of the local authority, has just been assigned a possible child protection case as the nursery school attended by a child called So...

Rape Law Reform in England and Wales
Example essay. Last modified: 9th Dec 2020
Introduction: The beginning of the 21st Century has seen a major overhaul of the sexual offences legislation in England and Wales. Prior to this reform the law on sexual offences was based on legislation implemented in 1956....

An Elected House of Lords
Example essay. Last modified: 9th Dec 2020
Introduction: The reform of the House of Lords has been a popular political and constitutional agenda for over a century. Lord Hailsham commented: No one in his right mind could ever have invented th...

Elements Required for the Formation of a Valid Contract
Example essay. Last modified: 8th Dec 2020
Introduction: When we think of any kind of business there comes the necessity of understanding and applying the rules, principles, norms, and usages of contract....

Force majeure and hardship
Example essay. Last modified: 8th Dec 2020
Introduction: INTRODUCTION A basic and universally accepted principle of contract law is “pacta sunt servanda.” This principle means that each party to an agreement is responsible for its non-execution,...

Individual Employment Rights
Example essay. Last modified: 1st Jun 2020
Introduction: Critically comment on the above statement with reference to effect of legislative change introduced by Labour Governments since 1997 in relation to one or more areas of individual employment rights. I...

Breach of The Peace in Scottish Law
Example essay. Last modified: 1st Jun 2020
Introduction: The crime of breach of the peace in Scottish criminal law will be explained and it will be shown why the crime has been redefined in recent years. In doing so, various case law and academic opinion wi...

Security Council Resolutions and Public International Law
Example essay. Last modified: 1st Jun 2020
Introduction: The International court of justice held that ”it is for non-member states to act in accordance (sic) with those decisions (of the UN security council)” ( Namibia Opinion (1971) para.126 ) ...

Problem Questions on Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Example essay. Last modified: 1st Jun 2020
Introduction: Scenario: The Herbert City Council owns a Olympic Pool and Training Centre which is managed by a Mr Samuel Phlipper. Until February 18, 2011 the facility had been used by both the Under Water Hockey ...

An Analysis of Riggs v. Palmer Case
Example essay. Last modified: 18th May 2020
Introduction: An Analysis of Riggs v. Palmer Case With a view of demonstrating knowledge attained concerning philosophy law, this essay will be a critical analysis of the Riggs v. Palmer case for the ...

Law on Freedeom of Assembly and Expression in Public Protests
Example essay. Last modified: 18th May 2020
Introduction: QUESTION TITLE: (Question 4) Banville is a (hypothetical) large cosmopolitan town in England. It has, in recent years, had strained relations between its inhabitants, who represent a variety of d...

Case Note: Sawyer-Thompson v The Queen [2018] VSCA 161
Example essay. Last modified: 18th May 2020
Introduction: Case Citation: Sawyer-Thompson v The Queen [2018] VSCA 161 Judges: Maxwell ACJ, Tate JA and Beach JJA Names of Parties: Bonnie Katie Sawyer-Thompson – Applicant ...

Duties and Role of the Director
Example essay. Last modified: 18th May 2020
Introduction: Contents Definition of the so called “director” Duties and Role of Director DIRECTORS’ DUTIES UNTIL 2006 Directors’ duties after 2006 CONSIDER...

Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission Evaluation
Example essay. Last modified: 18th May 2020
Introduction: Assessment question: The Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission (IBAC) was created with the aim of preventing public sector corruption and police misconduct. How does IBAC meet its in...

Who is the ‘Ideal Rape Victim’? Challenges to Rape Prosecutions in the UK Justice System
Example essay. Last modified: 18th May 2020
Introduction: The criminal justice system of England and Wales has long been treated as one of the most well organised and effective systems in comparison to those of other jurisdictions. It is characterised b...

Importance of Tort Law in Business Operations
Example essay. Last modified: 18th May 2020
Introduction: Introduction  Tort under the jurisdiction of the common law can be described as a civil wrong that can cause a person to be suffering loss or injury which could be seen as resulting...