Principles of the British Constitution

What is actus reus

What is Mens rea?

The most important changes in the law in the last 30 years?

This is a very thorny issue and there are a variety of very credible suggestions.

Would it be the Human Rights Act 1998 embedding the European Convention fully into UK law and being enforceable in the law?

Could it be the Constitutional Reform Act 2005 which enforced the separation of powers and moved the Law Lords over into their new, separate Supreme Court?

We wouldn't presume to know the right answer but if you listen to the anniversary edition of Law in Action at 30 to come to your own decision. Very interesting, informative stuff and well worth a listen.

A few words of encouragement at exam time

Intention to create legal relations

Consideration for video

Jury role and selection

Your role as a juror

UK Supreme Court: The Highest Court in the Land - Documentary

This is an interesting insight into the work of the Supreme Court not only looking at the workings of the court but also at the individuals involved in making the most difficult decision  in UK law. Relevant issues covered including criminal courts, separation of powers and judicial precedent.

Civil process - damages, courts and tracks

Criminal process - sentencing and procedure to trial

Contract civil process - Damages, courts and track

Control of delegated legislation by courts and parliament

Alternative dispute resolution methods

Key features of judicial precedent

Criminal damage

Hillsborough Disaster inquest jury announce their verdict

On 15th April 1989 the UK witnesses our worst sporting tragedy which was broadcast across the television screens for everyone to see. 96 football fans who has been watching the match were killed in a crush and in the years following it was unclear exactly what had led to this disaster. 

The inquest has found that the 96 football fans who died on April 15 1989 at Hillsborough stadium were unlawfully killed. 

Hillsborough is an important incident in our legal history for law students to understand. Watch the video above from the Guardian to find out more. 

The defence of Duress

Law on breach of contract

Contract law - The postal rule

Obtaining services dishonestly video

Fraud by false representation

Contract law - Offer

Blackmail

Introduction to contract law