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Critically analyse the offence of assault occasioning actual bodily harm under s 47 of the Offences Against the Person Act 1861.

The offence of assault occasioning actual bodily harm is unsatisfactory because it is an offence of constructive liability whose mens rea need not correspond to the actus reus. To be convicted of assault ...

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Discuss the extent to which the rules on intention to create legal relations are in need of reform (OCR H415/03 Specimen Paper).

This brief assignment will argue against the view that intention to create legal relations (ITCLR) is in need of reform in domestic cases. Instead, the doctrine remains an essential part of English contra...

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Explain the difference in assessing the breach of duty for negligent doctors compared to the ordinary person.

The key to answering this question is by establishing that breach of duty is the third element of the tort of negligence. It comes after identification of damage and a duty of care, and befor...

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Ben has a history of violence, and has been in and out of prison. Ben and Lisa get into an argument, during which he shouts "You better shut up, or else!". Lisa knows of his history and gets very scared. Discuss the possible criminal liability of Ben.

Ben could be laible for assault for his actions. The actus reus of assault is 'any act that makes the victim apprehend immediate and unlawful violence'. The first element required is that Ben committed an...

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How satisfactory is the current law on contractual terms? Consider what reforms might improve the law. You may relate your answer to terms in general, or to terms excluding or limiting liability, or to a combination of both.

The current law on contractual terms succeeds in supporting commercial certainty, yet lacks the flexibility required to effectively regulate unfair contracts in a commercial context. Through discussing th...

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