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1. Aims, themes, and structure
Martin Partington
in Introduction to the English Legal System 2019-2020 (14th edn)
This chapter sets out the basic aims, themes, and structure of this book. The book provides an introductory account of the English legal system, how it has developed in recent years, and ...
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25. Capacity and parties
Christian Witting
in Street on Torts (15th edn)
This chapter examines the issues of capacity and parties in tort law. It explains that capacity refers to the status of legal persons and their ability to sue or be sued in tort and that a ...
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16. Collective Security and the use of Armed Force
Paola Gaeta, Jorge E. Viñuales, and Salvatore Zappalà
in Cassese's International Law (3rd edn)
The Cold War era prevented the UN Security Council from using most of the powers provided for by the UN Charter, including adopting measures under Chapter VII (the so-called ‘collective ...
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2. Criminal law history
Jeremy Horder
in Ashworth's Principles of Criminal Law (9th edn)
This chapter explores aspects of the criminal law’s history. The main focus is the influence of religious—and, especially, biblical—thought on the criminal law. This influence does ...
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1. Exam Skills for Success in Tort Law
Dr Karen Dyer
in Concentrate Questions and Answers Tort Law: Law Q&A Revision and Study Guide
Each Concentrate revision guide is packed with essential information, key cases, revision tips, exam Q&As, and more. Concentrates show you what to expect in a law exam, what examiners are ...
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9. Intentional Interference
Simon Deakin and Zoe Adams
in Markesinis & Deakin's Tort Law (8th edn)
This chapter begins with a discussion of the meaning of intentional interference. It then considers assault, battery, false imprisonment, and residuary trespass and harassment. Intentional ...
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25. International Human Rights Law
Nigel Rodley
in International Law (5th edn)
This chapter considers the background to, and current developments concerning the manner in which international law has engaged with the protection of human rights, including both civil and ...
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1. Introduction to criminal law
Nicola Monaghan
in Criminal Law Directions (6th edn)
Without assuming prior legal knowledge, books in the Directions series introduce and guide readers through key points of law and legal debate. Questions, diagrams, and exercises help ...
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14. Invasion of privacy
Kirsty Horsey and Erika Rackley
in Kidner's Casebook on Torts (15th edn)
This chapter discusses different aspects of privacy. It shows that there is no general common law right to protection from invasion of privacy (the so-called ‘right to be let alone’), but ...
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2. Negligence: duty of care
Carol Brennan and Vera Bermingham
in Tort Law Directions (7th edn)
Without assuming prior legal knowledge, books in the Directions series introduce and guide readers through key points of law and legal debate. Questions, diagrams, and exercises help ...
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