The Beneficiary Principle in Private Express Trusts and the Divergence for Charitable Trusts: A Critical Analysis
Introduction The beneficiary principle, a cornerstone of private express trusts in English law, mandates that a trust must have identifiable beneficiaries who can enforce ...
In 2020 Four Friends – Mahlika, Nigel, Okhil, and Penny – Decided to Buy a House Together: Legal and Equitable Interests and the Application of TOLATA 1996
Introduction This essay examines the legal and equitable interests in a property purchased by four friends—Mahlika, Nigel, Okhil, and Penny—in 2020, as well as ...
Advising Queen Mary Environmental Society (QMES) on Legal Issues with EcoPrint Ltd
Introduction This essay seeks to provide legal advice to the Queen Mary Environmental Society (QMES) regarding two distinct contractual disputes with EcoPrint Ltd, a ...
Does the Human Rights Act 1998 Undermine Parliamentary Sovereignty?
Introduction The relationship between the Human Rights Act 1998 (HRA) and parliamentary sovereignty is a central debate in UK constitutional law. Parliamentary sovereignty, often ...
Analysis of the Case of L’Estrange v Graucob [1934]
Introduction This essay examines the landmark case of L’Estrange v Graucob [1934] 2 KB 394, a pivotal decision in English contract law concerning the ...
Strict Liability in Criminal Law
Introduction Strict liability in criminal law represents a contentious and complex principle, deviating from the foundational requirement of mens rea, or guilty mind, that ...
Critically Examine the Supremacy of EU Law
Introduction The principle of the supremacy of European Union (EU) law stands as a cornerstone of the EU legal order, ensuring that EU legislation ...
Advising on the Miller Case, Parliamentary Sovereignty, and Prerogative Powers: An Analysis for the Justice Minister
Introduction This essay is prepared for the attention of the Justice Minister, addressing the legal implications of the Supreme Court’s judgment in *R (Miller) ...
To What Extent Should Lawyers Defer to Client Instructions in Shaping Legal Representation? An Evaluation with Reference to Professional Conduct Rules and Comparative Jurisdictional Approaches
Introduction The question of how far lawyers should defer to client instructions in shaping legal representation strikes at the very core of professional ethics ...
The Distinction Between an Offer and an Invitation to Treat: A Matter of Judicial Interpretation Rather Than a Strict Rule of Law
Introduction In contract law, the distinction between an offer and an invitation to treat is fundamental to determining when a legally binding agreement is ...
