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What are the key elements of self-defence under criminal law?

Self-defence is a general and complete defence in criminal law (s3(1) Criminal Law Act 1963). It is a justificatory defence. The self-defence defence justifies what would normally be unlawful under crimin...

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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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Discuss Alvin's liability for criminal offences in relation to Bela and to Claire.

With regards to Bela, Alvin could potentially be liable for assault occasioning actual bodily harm, contrary to S47 Offences Against the Person Act 1861.

Alvin committed the actus reus of this offe...

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Write a critical analysis of the law on murder and voluntary manslaughter. Discuss any reforms that may be desirable.

Proposals for the reform of the law on murder and voluntary manslaughter have been put forward by the Law Commission in their "Murder, Manslaughter and Infanticide Report 2011", calling the law ...

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