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[In answer to a problem question] Consider the rights and remedies, if any, of Marco against Dr Jones and the hospital in connection with his partial paralysis.

Marco has a strong claim in negligence against Dr Jones for his incorrect diagnosis and ineffective treatment which falls below the duty of care expected from a doctor in these circumstances. Medical prof...

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[after scenario] What offences could Ken be liable for when looking at his conduct towards Norma?

Ken could be liable for the theft of the jackets he sent for dry cleaning at Norma’s shop.Theft is defined in section 1 of the theft act 1968 as the app...

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The defendant takes a £20 note from the shop counter. What would he be liable for?

Liable for Theft defined under theft act 1968. State defendants actions, Apply 6 sections with relevant casesActus Reus: Action S1: Theft definition ‘Dishonestly appropriating property belonging to anothe...

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What is Strict Liability?

Crimes which are strict liability require no proof of mens rea in relation to one or more aspects of the actus reus. It could also be considered actionable per se as the crime speaks for itself. Strict li...

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Discrimination in the workplace, especially regarding employers' choices when dismissing their employees, is a frequent dispute before Employment Tribunals. With reference to the effectiveness of Equality Act 2010, critically evaluate this statement.

Introduction:Despite the ‘increasingly sophisticated anti-discrimination laws’[1] of the ‘fourth generation’,[2] discrimination in the workplace resiliently persisted. The E...

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