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Sources of Criminal Law in the UK

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Criminal law is derived from several key sources, each contributing to the framework that governs how criminal behaviour is defined, prosecuted, and punished. These sources reflect the historical, legal, and...

Sources of Criminal Law in the UK

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Criminal law is derived from several key sources, each contributing to the framework that governs how criminal behaviour is defined, prosecuted, and punished. These sources reflect the historical, legal, and...

Strict Liability Crimes

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A strict liability crime is a type of offence where the prosecution does not need to prove the defendant's guilty mind (mens rea) to commit the crime. In these cases,...

Strict Liability Crimes

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A strict liability crime is a type of offence where the prosecution does not need to prove the defendant's guilty mind (mens rea) to commit the crime. In these cases,...

Definition of Crime

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A crime is an act or failure to act that violates a law established by a governing authority and is subject to legal punishment. These laws are designed to maintain...

Definition of Crime

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A crime is an act or failure to act that violates a law established by a governing authority and is subject to legal punishment. These laws are designed to maintain...

Top 10 Legal Markets in the World

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The legal profession plays a critical role in the functioning of economies and societies around the globe, and certain markets have distinguished themselves as powerhouses within this sphere. These markets...

Top 10 Legal Markets in the World

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The legal profession plays a critical role in the functioning of economies and societies around the globe, and certain markets have distinguished themselves as powerhouses within this sphere. These markets...

What is NQ?

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In the legal industry, the term NQ stands for "Newly Qualified" and refers to lawyers who have recently completed their traineeship and qualified as solicitors or attorneys. This term is...

What is NQ?

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In the legal industry, the term NQ stands for "Newly Qualified" and refers to lawyers who have recently completed their traineeship and qualified as solicitors or attorneys. This term is...

What is PQE?

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The term PQE stands for Post-Qualified Experience, which refers to the amount of experience a lawyer has gained after qualifying to practice law. It is a key metric used by law...

What is PQE?

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The term PQE stands for Post-Qualified Experience, which refers to the amount of experience a lawyer has gained after qualifying to practice law. It is a key metric used by law...

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