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“There can never be any blame attached to anyone where a crime has been committed against them. Therefore, the actions of a victim can never amount to a novus actus interveniens.”

Introduction In criminal law, the concept of causation is fundamental to establishing liability, particularly in offences involving harm such as murder or manslaughter. The ...

Explain the current progress of the Wills Bill/Act 2025/2026 – has it now become law or is it still progressing through Parliament? Then explain the formality rules for the execution of a will under the Wills Act 1837, and explain the changes that the bill/act will make or has made. Critically discuss whether the benefits of these changes outweigh the risks, ensuring that you refer to the concepts studied on the module – then use this analysis to build your own argument and reach a conclusion.

Introduction This essay examines the legal framework surrounding wills in England and Wales, focusing on the Wills Act 1837 and potential reforms. It first ...

“Judges need to sit up and listen, because it is a myth that Lady Justice is blind to colour. Our judiciary as an institution is just as racist as our police forces, our education system and our health service – this is something that cannot be ignored for any longer.” Prof Leslie Thomas KC, foreword, Report: Racial Bias and the Bench, University of Manchester 2022. Discuss, with reference to the Criminal Justice System.

Introduction The quote from Professor Leslie Thomas KC, in the foreword to the 2022 University of Manchester report on Racial Bias and the Bench, ...

Donald has been charged with the murder of Joe. He denies the allegation against him. In seeking to secure Donald’s conviction for murder, the Prosecution wishes to admit the following as evidence against him: (a) A photo of Joe with a target on his head from Donald’s mobile phone which is dated a week before the alleged offence. (b) Testimony from Dan who will say that an unknown eyewitness told him (Dan) that “Donald killed Joe”. (c) A police statement from Joe, taken whilst in hospital, which states “Donald stabbed me”. (d) A police interview with Donald whereupon he nodded his head after being slapped by PC Broad who then said: “You’re the person who killed Joe, aren’t you?”. Using only the law covered in this module, advise on the admissibility of the following evidence in the prosecution of Donald for the alleged murder of Joe.

Introduction In criminal proceedings in England and Wales, the admissibility of evidence is governed by key statutory frameworks, including the Police and Criminal Evidence ...

Whether Peter’s Actions Amount to Murder or Manslaughter Under Criminal Law

Introduction In criminal law, distinguishing between murder and manslaughter is crucial, as it affects the severity of the charge and potential sentence. This essay ...

There can never be any blame attached to anyone where a crime has been committed against them. Therefore, the actions of a victim can never amount to a novus actus interveniens.

Introduction In the realm of UK criminal law, the concept of causation plays a pivotal role in establishing liability for offences, particularly those involving ...

Advise Mr Purple on the Possible Actions in Tort That He May Bring Against Mr Brown Under Zambian Law in Relation to the Loss of Profits Suffered by FootCare Zambia Limited

Introduction This essay provides legal advice to Mr Purple regarding potential tort actions against Mr Brown under Zambian law, focusing on the economic harm ...

A Marxist Perspective on Law

Introduction This essay explores a Marxist perspective on law within the field of jurisprudence, examining how Marxist theory critiques legal systems as tools of ...

Ahmed has recently died, leaving a valid will that he made in 1990, in which he left his property portfolio and his share portfolio to be held equally for his two children, and the remainder of his estate to his wife, Belinda. The will also appointed his brother as his executor. He was survived by Belinda, his two children, and his sister, but his brother died two years before Ahmed. Belinda has been appointed as the administrator of Ahmed’s estate under the Non-Contentious Probate Rules. In the few years before he died, Ahmed did the following things: 1. He handed a bundle of deeds and documents, in relation to one of his registered properties – 12 Moss Walk, to Belinda, telling her that the property was hers, as soon as the tenants moved out. The tenants moved out four months later. 2. He handed his share certificates for his shares in XY Ltd. to Belinda, saying these were now hers. The dividend payments were sent to Ahmed, but he paid these into Belinda’s account each time they were received, apart from during the last fours months of his life after he became quite ill and was hospitalised. 3. He told his sister that she now held his valuable painting on trust for his two children, but due to the fact that his sister did not have room for the painting in her flat, it remained hanging in Ahmed’s house. 4. He handed Belinda his share certificate for his shares in ABC Ltd. and told her that she now held them on trust for his sister. Advise Belinda, who is entitled to 12 Moss Walk, the shares in XY Ltd. and ABC Ltd. and the valuable painting

Introduction This essay examines the entitlement to specific assets in Ahmed’s estate under English law, focusing on the validity of pre-death transfers and their ...

Ecocide: Should Killing Nature be a Crime?

Introduction In the realm of geopolitical affairs, the concept of ecocide has emerged as a critical intersection between environmental degradation and international law. Ecocide ...

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