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Summary Judgment under Civil Procedure Rules (CPR)
Summary judgment under the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) Part 24 is a legal process that allows a claim to be resolved without going to trial. It can be initiated by either the claimant or the defendant, and the court may grant judgment on the whole cl...
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Unregistered Land System
The Unregistered Land System (ULS) in English land law has been designed to enhance the alienability of land by ensuring the conclusiveness of rights and burdens. While the system aims for efficiency and certainty, there are notable criticisms, with ...
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Implied Easements
The acquisition of land often involves intricate legal considerations, one of which is the potential for implied easements to arise without explicit mention in the conveyance or transfer documents. Beyond easements of necessity, various principles al...
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UK Constitutional Conventions
The United Kingdom boasts a unique constitutional framework that stands out among its global counterparts. Unlike countries with written constitutions, the UK relies heavily on a complex interplay of statutes, common law, and constitutional conventio...
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UK Judiciary
The judiciary in the United Kingdom is a cornerstone of the nation's democratic framework, entrusted with the responsibility of upholding justice, interpreting laws, and ensuring the rule of law prevails. Comprising a hierarchical structure, the...
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Carriage of Goods by Sea Act 1971
The Carriage of Goods by Sea Act 1971 is a legislative framework in the United Kingdom that incorporates the Hague-Visby Rules, referred to in the Act as the Hague Rules As Amended. These rules, found in the Schedule to the Act, establish regulations...
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Senior Courts Act 1981
The Senior Courts Act 1981, originally known as the Supreme Court Act 1981, is a piece of legislation enacted by the Parliament of the United Kingdom. The primary purpose of the Act is to outline the structure and jurisdictions of the Senior Courts o...
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Court of Criminal Appeal
The Court of Criminal Appeal emerged as a significant development in the English legal system through the enactment of the Criminal Appeal Act 1907 (7 Edw. 7. c. 23). This court superseded the Court for Crown Cases Reserved, which had limited jurisdi...
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Court for Crown Cases Reserved
The Court for Crown Cases Reserved, also known as the Court for Criminal Cases Reserved, was established in 1848 in England and Wales by the Crown Cases Act. This appellate court had a specific function – to hear references from trial judges in crimi...
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Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996 (TOLATA)
The Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996 (TOLATA), enacted on January 1, 1997, in the United Kingdom, aimed to reform the law governing trusts of land, particularly addressing issues within the Law of Property Act 1925. This legislatio...
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Section 30, Law of Property Act 1925
Section 30 of the Law of Property Act 1925 (LPA 1925) outlines the powers of the court in situations where trustees for sale refuse to exercise their powers or if required consent cannot be obtained. The Section empowers any person with an interest i...
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Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023
The Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023, also known as the Brexit Freedoms Bill, is a consequential piece of legislation enacted by the Parliament of the United Kingdom in response to the country's withdrawal from the European Union. The...
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Scotland Act 1998
The Scotland Act 1998 is a pivotal piece of legislation in the United Kingdom that marked a significant shift in the constitutional landscape. Enacted by the UK Parliament, it facilitated the establishment of the devolved Scottish Parliament and the ...
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European Union (Withdrawal) Act of 2018
The European Union (Withdrawal) Act of 2018, commonly known as the Withdrawal Act, is a significant piece of legislation in the United Kingdom that was enacted to manage the country's departure from the European Union (EU). The Act received Royal Ass...
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Defence of Duress in English Criminal Law
In English Criminal Law, the defence of duress is a legal principle that allows a person to be excused from criminal liability if they committed an offence under the compulsion of threats or violence. The central idea is that individuals who act unde...
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