Essays: Law

Introduction This essay seeks to advise Thomond Ltd, a South African-domiciled company, on the applicable law governing two distinct contractual disputes under common law ...

Introduction This essay explores the principle encapsulated in the phrase “where there is equal equity, the law shall prevail,” a maxim rooted in the ...

Introduction The doctrine of parliamentary supremacy, as classically articulated by A.V. Dicey in the late 19th century, holds that Parliament is the supreme legal ...

Introduction The legal framework surrounding non-fatal offences in England and Wales, primarily governed by the Offences Against the Person Act 1861 (OAPA), has long ...

Introduction Criminal law in the United Kingdom traditionally focuses on acts rather than omissions, reflecting the principle that individuals are generally not liable for ...

Introduction Vicarious liability is a fundamental concept in tort law that holds one party responsible for the wrongful acts or omissions of another, typically ...

Introduction Freedom of contract, a foundational principle in contract law, refers to the ability of parties to enter into agreements on their own terms, ...

Introduction Public international law governs the relationships between states, international organisations, and, to some extent, individuals in the global arena. It encompasses treaties, customary ...

Introduction Public international law, often described as the body of rules and principles governing relations between states and other international actors, occupies a unique ...

Introduction The British Constitution, often described as unwritten or uncodified, comprises a complex framework of laws, conventions, and practices that govern the United Kingdom. ...