In England and Wales, an indictable offence, also known as a indictable-only offence or an offence triable only on indictment, refers to a more serious criminal offence that can only be tried in the Crown Court. Indictable offences are typically more...
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In England and Wales, a summary offence, also known as a summary-only offence, a summary conviction offence or petty offence, refers to a type of criminal offence that is considered less serious and is typically dealt with in the Magistrates' Court. ...
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Fraud is a criminal offence that involves deceptive or dishonest behaviour intended to deceive another person or entity for personal gain or to cause them harm. The Fraud Act 2006 consolidated and updated previous legislation related to fraud offence...
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Criminal damage refers to the intentional or reckless act of destroying or damaging property that belongs to another person without lawful excuse. The Criminal Damage Act 1971 sets out the legal framework of this offence, including its definition and...
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In criminal litigation, a count refers to a specific charge or allegation brought against a defendant in an indictment or information. In common law jurisdictions like the United Kingdom and the United States, criminal charges are typically divided i...
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Making off without payment is a criminal offence involving intentionally leaving a place where goods or services are provided, without paying for those services with the intent to avoid payment. Sections 3 and 4 of the Theft Act 1978 provides the leg...
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Handling stolen goods is an offence that involves dealing with or possessing goods that an individual knows or believes to be stolen. Section 22 of the Theft Act 1968 provides the legal framework for prosecuting individuals who handle or receive good...
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Mitigating factors in sentencing are circumstances or elements of an offence that may reduce the culpability of the offender or lessen the severity of the sentence. These factors are considered by the court to provide a more nuanced understanding of ...
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Aggravating factors in sentencing are circumstances or elements of an offence that make it more serious or deserving of a harsher sentence. These factors are considered by the court to increase the culpability of the offender or the harm caused by th...
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Blackmail is a specific offence that involves making an unwarranted demand with menaces, intending to make a gain for oneself or cause a loss to another. Section 21 of the Theft Act 1968 provides the legal framework of blackmail, including its defini...
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There is still a valid reason for LLB students to study EU Law, despite the UK's withdrawal from the European Union. Here are the key reasons why EU law continues to be relevant for LLB students: Retained EU Law: Even though the UK has left the EU, c...
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Contributory negligence and comparative negligence are legal doctrines that come into play when determining the extent to which a party can be held responsible for damages or injuries in a civil lawsuit. Contributory NegligenceContributory negligence...
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The Law Reform (Contributory Negligence) Act 1945 deals with the issue of contributory negligence in personal injury cases. Prior to this act, the common law doctrine of contributory negligence operated as a complete bar to a claimant's right to reco...
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Comparative negligence is a legal principle that determines the degree of fault or responsibility of each party involved in a civil lawsuit or personal injury claim. It is applied when more than one party is found to be at fault for the damages or in...
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In Tort Law, contributory negligence is a legal concept that arises in personal injury cases when the plaintiff's own negligence contributes to his own injuries or damages. It is a defence that the defendant may raise to argue that the plaintiff shou...
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