Tag: OSCOLA
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In engaging in such a ‘source analysis’ exercise you may consider, for example: Who wrote/produced the source?
Law 2031 Law in Action Project – guidance 1. The Law in Action project is a practical assignment, as it involves you finding out answers to the questions that your focus group has, so that you can best advise them on their issues. Unlike other assessments that you will have done, it does not involve…
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Outlines their position within the English court hierarchy and how they interact with other courts in the structure.
OSCOLA referencing Each student is required to submit ONE completed assignment which – a) Outlines and compares the roles and functions of the courts system of England and Wales with respect to their jurisdictional areas (i.e. what type work they are involved in); b) Outlines their position within the English court hierarchy and how they…
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Identify an area of law where the application is not as practically effective as it should be and then propose an alternative, and critique the relative merits of the existing law versus the proposed new law as regards practical issues such as effectiveness, cost, efficiency, clarity and transparency.
Law review and reform Identify an area of law where the application is not as practically effective as it should be and then propose an alternative, and critique the relative merits of the existing law versus the proposed new law as regards practical issues such as effectiveness, cost, efficiency, clarity and transparency. OSCOLA referencing (guide…
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Evaluate the role of the Institutions of the European Union and the law-making process.
Assessment Information This assignment requires you to submit a portfolio of legal advice based upon the problem scenarios considered in the workshops, as well as a ‘recent development’ piece. Your portfolio should, therefore, contain three pieces in total. Legal Advice You must submit two pieces of legal advice as part of a portfolio (500 WORDS…
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Explain the duty to promote the success of the company contained in the Companies Act 2006.
Explain the duty to promote the success of the company contained in the Companies Act 2006. Using factors from the Act to illustrate your answers, critically evaluate whether or not the duty is successful in requiring directors to deliver enlightened shareholder value. Requirement: Table of content, OSCOLA referencing and page numbers.
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Critically analyse this statement with reference to s.172 of the Companies Act 2006 and to relevant case law focusing in particular on the concept of “enlightened shareholder value”.
Company Law Task details: “The question is not whether, viewed objectively by the court, the particular act or omission which is challenged was in fact in the interests of the company; still less is the question whether the court, had it been in the position of the director at the relevant time, might have…
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Demonstrate a high level of specialist knowledge and of conceptual understanding at the forefront of the areas of professional and business practice studied.
Instructions Word limit is 1000 words, and this excludes footnotes and bibliography. The assessment gives you the opportunity to demonstrate your ability to carry out an in-depth investigation into an area or areas introduced in the Law and Business Module and to present the findings in the assessment. Quality of work that is expected The…
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Outline the changes in the law governing the admissibility of hearsay evidence in criminal courts that took place in the early 2000s. Explain why the reforms were deemed necessary and provide an assessment of the compatibility of the law on hearsay with the right to a fair trial.
Exam replacement assignment This assessment consists of two sections. Candidates must complete both. The total word count for BOTH sections is 2000 words. Section A (50 marks): Pre-seen problem. Answer in full. Section B (50 marks): Essay questions. Answer one question from a choice of four. Students should carefully read the questions below and consult…
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Evaluate the firm’s diversity and inclusion statement reproduced in full below, sharing in that evaluation what you think is good about the statement and why, and pointing out any improvements to the statement that you feel would add value to it.
Diversity and Inclusion Instructions Word limit is 800 words, and this excludes footnotes and bibliography. The assessment gives you the opportunity to demonstrate your ability to carry out an in-depth investigation into an area or areas introduced in the Law and Business Module and to present the findings in the assessment. Quality of work that…
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Demonstrate an ability to take an evaluative perspective on the importance of the rule of law within our existing constitutional arrangements and in relation to the functioning and accountability of government.
Public Law 1. Assessment Task Part A (1,500 words) With reference to the various grounds upon which a claim for Judicial Review can be brought before the courts, explain how the Judicial Review process maintains a balance of power between the different branches of state. You must refer to case law in your response. Part…