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UK Criminal Law: Basic Principles
Posted by Catherine Robinson on
5-min read. This blog post shall take you through the components of actus reus and mens rea, including omissions, state of affairs offences, factual and legal causation, de minimis conduct, the thin skull rule, intervening acts, medical intervention, direct intent, oblique intent, subjective recklessness, negligence, transferred malice, strict liability offences, and the contemporaneity rule.
Tips for First Year Law Students
Posted by Catherine Robinson on
3-min read. A few days ago I received an email from a first year law student asking for some advice on how to go about all the reading and notetaking. This blog post shows my response.
Equity and Trusts Cases
Posted by Catherine Robinson on
A list of key cases in Equity and Trusts.
How to Read Cases | Law Study Skills
Posted by Catherine Robinson on
8-min read. Given the quantity of cases you'll come across during your law degree, knowing how to read them quickly and effectively is a key study skill for law students. This article guides you through the fastest and most effective technique for reading cases.
Damages: The Test of Remoteness and Reasonable Foreseeability
Posted by Catherine Robinson on
2-min read. The current test of remoteness and reasonable foreseeability. A handy guide on the case law relating to damages in Contract Law.