Welcome to this course on Introduction to English Common Law. English common law is one of the most influential legal systems in the world, having shaped the legal systems of many other countries, including the United States, Canada, Australia, and N...
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The sources of EU law provide the legal framework for the functioning of the EU, ensuring that EU law is applied consistently and predictably across all member states. These sources of law include primary sources such as treaties, as well as secondar...
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Precedent is the practice of using previous court decisions as a guide for deciding current cases. This can be advantageous in several ways, but it also has some disadvantages. Here are some of the key advantages and disadvantages of using precedent:...
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A.V. Dicey was an influential legal scholar who played a key role in the development of the rule of law in England. The rule of law is a fundamental principle of democratic societies that holds that all individuals and institutions are subject to the...
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Human rights and terrorism are two complex and often controversial issues that are closely intertwined. While the protection of human rights is essential to safeguarding individual freedoms and ensuring justice and equality, terrorism poses a serious...
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The impact of EU law on English law before Brexit was significant, as the UK was a member of the EU and was bound by its laws and regulations. EU law was incorporated into English law through a range of mechanisms, including the European Communities ...
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The European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) has a significant impact on English law, as it was incorporated into UK law through the Human Rights Act 1998. This meant that the rights and freedoms protected under the ECHR can be enforced in UK court...
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European Citizens' Initiatives (ECIs) are a means by which European Union citizens can propose new laws or changes to existing EU laws. ECIs were introduced in 2012 as part of the Treaty of Lisbon, which aimed to increase citizen participation in EU ...
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EU membership refers to a country's status as a member of the European Union, a political and economic union of 27 member states located primarily in Europe. EU membership brings with it a range of benefits and obligations, including the ability to p...
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Reading case law, also known as legal cases or judicial decisions, is an important part of legal research and analysis. The following are some steps to help you effectively read and understand case law:Identify the key parties and facts: Begin by ide...
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In the UK, judicial law making refers to the process by which judges, through their decisions and interpretations of the law, create new legal principles and rules. This process is also known as common law or judge-made law.Under the common law syste...
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Secondary legislation, also known as delegated legislation, refers to the laws that are created by government agencies, ministers, or other bodies that have been given the authority to do so by the primary legislation. These laws are often used to fi...
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Primary legislation refers to the laws that are created by a legislative body, such as a parliament or congress. These laws are typically the most important and influential laws in a legal system, as they have the power to establish new legal rights,...
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Constitutional statutes are those laws that form the constitutional framework of a country. These statutes are often considered to be the most important laws in a legal system, as they establish the rules and principles that govern the exercise of go...
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