The Scope of Legal Professional Privilege in Relation to Police Requests for Disclosure
Introduction This essay examines whether items requested by the police are protected under legal professional privilege (LPP) and thus non-disclosable. LPP is a cornerstone ...
IT WOULD BE BETTER IF THE UK CONSTITUTION WERE CODIFIED
Introduction The United Kingdom’s constitution is distinctive in its uncodified nature, a framework built upon statutes, common law, conventions, and historical documents rather than ...
Validity of Acts of Parliament
Introduction This essay explores the concept of the validity of Acts of Parliament within the context of the United Kingdom’s constitutional framework. As a ...
It is claimed that the purpose of the Separation of Powers doctrine is to prevent arbitrary and authoritarian government by ensuring that, even where overlaps occur between the branches of the state, there are sufficient checks and balances in the system. Critically evaluate whether there are sufficient checks and balances in the UK constitution as between the executive and the legislature, to ensure an effective separation of powers. Your response should also consider the role of the judiciary in ensuring the effectiveness of the separation between the executive and legislature, with reference to relevant case law.
Introduction The doctrine of the Separation of Powers, articulated by Montesquieu in the 18th century, aims to prevent the concentration of power in a ...
Summarizing the Legal Implications of Offer Withdrawal in Contract Law: A Case Analysis
Introduction This essay examines the legal principles surrounding the formation of a contract in the context of a specific scenario where a defendant made ...
Compare Eshete’s Position with Legal Positivist Accounts of Authority (e.g., Hart or Raz)
Introduction This essay aims to compare the perspective of Andreas Eshete on legal authority with the legal positivist accounts of authority articulated by H.L.A. ...
The Challenge of Climate Change as a Pressing Issue in Public International Law
Introduction Public international law governs the interactions between states, international organisations, and other global actors, addressing issues that transcend national boundaries. Among the myriad ...
Phil’s Arrest and the Legality of Police Actions: Admissibility of Evidence and Criminal Justice Models
Introduction This essay examines the legality of police actions in the arrest, detention, and interrogation of Phil, a suspect in a dwelling house burglary. ...
Scenario 1: Social Media and Political Comment – Judicial Conduct and Impartiality
Introduction The increasing prevalence of social media has introduced new challenges to the principles of judicial impartiality and independence, particularly when judges engage in ...
With Reference to the Module Materials and the Principles of Judicial Review in EU Law Established by the Court of Justice of the European Union, Advise TechSolutions GmbH, the EMPA, and Estonia on the Admissibility and Substance of Their Actions under Article 263 TFEU, and Assess the Possibility of Compensation for TechSolutions GmbH from the EU Commission
Introduction This essay seeks to provide legal advice to TechSolutions GmbH, the European Medicines Procurement Agency (EMPA), and Estonia concerning the admissibility and substance ...
