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Would Social Progress Endure Without Equality Legislation?

Posted by Catherine Robinson on

The relationship between law and social progress in the United Kingdom is reciprocal rather than sequential: law does not merely reflect social change; it actively shapes and sustains it. The question of whether social progress would continue if the Equality Act 2010 and related legislation were repealed invites reflection on the nature of moral development, institutional inertia, and the educative function of law. While social attitudes in Britain have indeed become more tolerant, this moral progress is historically intertwined with - and partly dependent upon - legal structure. Without that scaffolding, equality norms would likely erode over time, as law’s...

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Can EU Citizenship Become The Fundamental Status of EU Citizens?

Posted by Catherine Robinson on

Europhiles pushing for deeper EU integration are eager to see EU citizenship recognised as being the fundamental status of nationals of the Member States. This essay considers whether such a goal is realistic at present and assesses the prospects for it being realised in the future.

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Contract Law: Key Principles in Consideration

Posted by Catherine Robinson on

Consideration is a fundamental element in UK contract law, and it refers to something of value exchanged between the parties as part of their agreement. In this blog post, we will explore some of the key principles and cases.

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Tort Law: The Tort in Rylands v Fletcher

Posted by Catherine Robinson on

The Rylands v. Fletcher tort is a distinctive and important aspect of UK tort law, embodying the principle of strict liability for damage caused by the escape of dangerous substances or things due to a non-natural use of land. Find out more about it in this blog post.

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Contract Law: Intention to Create Legal Relations

Posted by Catherine Robinson on

Establishing the intention to create legal relations is a vital aspect of UK contract law. While the presumption is that commercial agreements intend to be legally binding and domestic agreements do not, the actual intention of the parties is always assessed based on the circumstances and facts of each case.

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