This chapter provides an introduction to the UK Constitution and sets out a foundation upon which discussions in later chapters further develop. It starts by exploring definitions of constitutions, placing the unique UK system within commonly accepted themes and characteristics. It then moves to explain the nature and form of the UK Constitution and some of the sources of which it is constructed, as well as exploring some of the more theoretical considerations as regards its character, including the way in which it is legitimised. The final section considers academic questions concerning whether or not the UK can be said to have a constitution, including discussion of the case for and against a codified system.
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1. The UK Constitution
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12. Skills for success in coursework assessments
The Concentrate Questions and Answers series offers the best preparation for tackling exam questions. Each book includes typical questions, bullet-pointed answer plans and suggested answers, author commentary and illustrative diagrams and flow charts. This chapter gives guidance on answering coursework questions and expands on the distinguishing features of coursework which are research, authorities and citation. You will be expected to have researched in more than usual depth to answer these types of questions and to give full as well as accurate references for your arguments and analysis. The chapter also covers writing and reading; sources; academic writing; keeping organised notes; analysis, writing style and referencing; and assessment criteria. A coursework example question, with accompanying answer guidance, is also available.
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1. Introduction
This chapter analyses the organisational structure created by company law for the conduct of business through its five core features: recognition of the company as an entity distinct from all its shareholders; limited liability for shareholders; specialised management, separate from the shareholders; the lock-in of the shareholders’ contributions coupled with ease of transfer of the shareholder interest; and free allocation of rights of control over the company to the members of the company. At the same time, the chapter identifies the agency problems created by this structure, the regulation of which is discussed in the following chapters. The chapter also briefly sketches the multiple sources of company law.
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1. General themes and issues
Titles in the Core Text series take the reader straight to the heart of the subject, providing focused, concise, and reliable guides for students at all levels. This chapter offers an introduction to the law of contract and contract theory. It explains that the law of contract provides the ground rules for what is needed for a contract to be valid and enforceable and for resolving disputes. It introduces the reader to key themes and concepts in the law of contract, and considers the crucial borderlines with others legal subjects, such as tort, restitution and public law. This chapter also considers some international developments beyond the domestic law of contract.
Chapter
1. General themes and issues
Titles in the Core Text series take the reader straight to the heart of the subject, providing focused, concise, and reliable guides for students at all levels. This chapter offers an introduction to the law of contract and contract theory. It explains that the law of contract provides the ground rules for what is needed for a contract to be valid and enforceable and for resolving disputes. It introduces the reader to key themes and concepts in the law of contract, and considers the crucial borderlines with other legal subjects, such as tort, restitution, and public law. This chapter also considers some international developments beyond the domestic law of contract.
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1. Introduction
This introductory chapter introduces the book, which is on modern international human rights law. It also introduces key concepts in public international law to ensure those not familiar with that discipline understand sufficiently the relevant concepts in order to work successfully with international human rights. This chapter also outlines the structure of the book.
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3. The Normative Framework Of Human Rights Under International Law
Antônio Augusto Cançado Trindade and Damián A. González-Salzberg
This chapter offers an essential introduction to the normative framework of the protection of human rights under international law. It is of particular relevance to those less acquainted with the discipline of public international law. The chapter discusses the fundamental topics of sources, obligations, and subjects of international law, as applicable to the international law of human rights. It explains that the international law of human rights remains attached to its traditional structures that overwhelmingly focus on the responsibility of States, but discusses how other actors have an ever-increasing role in the field. The chapter concludes with a reflection on the interaction between the international and domestic legal orders when dealing with the protection of rights.
