The rule of law is of great societal importance as it ensures the maintenance of a free, democratic and fair society. In simple terms, it is the principle that no one is above the law, including those who make and enforce it. This rule is considered to be a fundamental legal concept as it eliminates...
Introduction Modern day construction projects are increasingly seeing the collaboration of a large number of different professions in order to improve the speed and quality in which they are completed. Clients now tend to engage with many participants, and if there is a poor relationship between any two parties or a lack of communication, this...
The case of Van Gend En Loos v Nederlandse Administratie der Belastingen (1963) – (VGL); where the Van Gend Loos (German company) were faced with importing charges by the Dutch tax collector; with regards to EU law the Treaty of Rome had created a customs union and Article 12 EEG prohibited these duties, the question...
The rule of law is a term often invoked by politicians, judges, and academics, but the definition is far from certain. The lack of clearly discernible meaning is problematic, as it has been said to underpin the organisation of the state. The constitutional reform act 2005 formally recognises the importance of the rule of law...
This essay will evaluate the legal impact of mens rea for joint enterprise liability according to the decisioning in R v Jogee (2016). To be discussed is the mens rea requirement of complicity and the absence of actus reus. Other derivative liabilities will be discussed in order to show the difference in the outcome of...
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The case relates to a transaction for the purchase of a computer and monitor and is subject to the Sale of Goods Act 1979 (SGA). The parties involved are Rachel – Director of Student Rental Co (SRC) the purchaser and Computer World (CW) the seller. The issues that arise are; is there a contract in...
In leaving the European Union, the clock will not turn back to the pre-1972 constitutional settlement in the United Kingdom. This is because the UK has undergone many constitutional changes since entering into the European Union on 1st January 1973, after the European Communities Act 1972 came into effect. Reforms such as the devolution of...
Criminal law Criminal law makes an association between crime and law. It includes penalizing and reclamation of people who fail to acknowledge such laws. It diverse in the sentiment of leadership, and deviate from civil law. Almost all criminal laws are settled by figure, which implies that an assembly passes the laws. The extent of...
Throughout this essay I will consider what the Doctrine of Supremacy is and the overall role it performs within the EU. In doing so, I will consider ECJ case law and use such cases to strengthen arguments and views. Overall, I will be discussing how and why the doctrine of supremacy allows EU law to...
The European Union is based on the rule of law. The treaties form the primary legislation and have been agreed constitutionally by its members. Secondary legislation has several components. Directives which set out the objective to be achieved usually within a two-year period, and are applicable to all Member States, the legislation is derived however,...
