What are the main differences between the civil and the common law systems ?

Law & contracts   |   European law   |   Presentation   |   03/08/2007   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «The majority of legal authors divide the legal systems in the world into two mains groups : the common law on the one hand and the civil law on the other hand . The most interesting is that when you try to find definitions for those words, you often...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Different historical background to a different legal thinking.. Different legal thinking to the same goal.. Conclusion.....»

Principles and Practices of Consumer's Protection within the European Union

Law & contracts   |   European law   |   Presentation   |   01/16/2007   |   .doc   |   19 pages
Document abstract : «The European Union aims at protecting the health, safety and economic well-being of its citizens. It promotes their rights to information, helps them safeguard their interests and encourages them to set up consumer associations. Consumer policy is...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The principles of the consumer protection: An overview of EU legislation. Institutional background. Current priorities. Financial support of EU consumer policy. The consumer protection in practice: Selected examples of EU's...»

What are the challenges facing the EU in its attempts to establish democratic institutional structures ?

Law & contracts   |   European law   |   Presentation   |   08/31/2006   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «"It is time to recognise that the Union has moved from a diplomatic to a democratic process, with policies that reach deep into national societies and daily life" . This statement by the European Commission subsumes ten years of political and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Theorizing and achieving a model of democracy specific to the EU . The current picture: The blatant inadequacy of both supranational and intergovernmental models . The EU as a multi-level polity: conceptual and practical...»

How far, if at all, does it matter that the United Kingdom does not have a written constitution?

Law & contracts   |   European law   |   Term papers   |   11/13/2009   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «Today, the majority of states have written constitutions-it is generally seen as a prerequisite for any new state. They arise due to political events, such as in 1793 consequent to the French Revolution. In a state with a written constitution, one...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The arbitrary actions of King James . The Bill of Rights . The powers of the Queen. Arguments in favor of written constitution. Conclusion. Bibliography....»

Murder: Rethinking the mandatory life sentence

Law & contracts   |   European law   |   Term papers   |   11/13/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Sir Edward Coke stated in the Third Part of his Institutes that " of all felonies, murder is the most heinous" . As such, murder has always received the most severe punishment the law could give; a law of King Canute stated that Aberemord-caedes...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The most severe punishment of law. The war between the government and the judiciary. Tariff fixing. Striking the right balance between crime and punishment. Weal public. The constitutional issue of the separation of powers . The...»

Constitutional and administrative law

Law & contracts   |   European law   |   Term papers   |   11/13/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «"The concept of the Rule of Law as defined by Dicey still remains valid: it provides a measure against which we can judge the attitudes and actions of Parliament, Government and the courts." Explain what is meant by the concept of the rule of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The Norman conquest. The three elements of law. The key principle of English law. The first element of Dicey's definition. The second element of Dicey's definition . The principle of legality. The substantive conception. Liyanage v The...»

To what extent is the criminal justice system consistent with article 6 of the European convention on human rights?

Law & contracts   |   European law   |   Term papers   |   11/13/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «At the heart of any legal system is the criminal justice system and it is a paramount that the system is fair in order to be effective-this is ensured through a fair trial, without which, the whole system would be illegitimate. We only have to look...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Criminal process and criminal justice system. The code d'instruction criminelle . The criminal justice system in England. Fairness in criminal process. Development of criminal process in England and France. Article 6 of the...»

Implementation of European Law in a federal state: The Belgian case between coherence and autonomy

Law & contracts   |   European law   |   Case study   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : «'Ultimately the impact of EU rules depends on the willingness and capacity of Member States authorities to ensure that they are transposed and enforced effectively and fully and on time' (Graver) . This statement from the European Commission in its...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The issue of autonomy in federal states and the implementation of Eu law.. The general issue of implementation deficit in federal states.. The paradoxical Belgian case.. Imperfect domestic reforms to reconcile autonomy and...»

CASE No COMP/M.3099 : Areva / Urenco / ETC JV

Law & contracts   |   European law   |   Law case   |   09/05/2006   |   .doc   |   12 pages
Document abstract : «In its decision of the 6th October 2004, the European Commission has assessed the compatibility with the common market of the concentration of two firms from the nuclear industry sector, following the procedure laid down in the merger regulation. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Summary of the facts. Arguments of the European Commission. Reasons for the decision. The nature of the proposed remedies. Advantages and disadvantages of what is proposed by the Commission. Conclus...»

'The European Union Court of Justice is more relevant for the advance of the EU political unity than the Commission and the Parliament' - Discuss

Law & contracts   |   European law   |   Presentation   |   03/31/2006   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Its political role has being a big issue between the main theoricians of the European Union. The place of the European Parliament and the Commission in the process toward political unity is more obvious. The Commission, as the institution who has...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The powers of the courts. The ECJ and The power given by the Treaty of Rome. The role of the Court in the advancement of political unity . The limited powers of the ECJ. Lack of a general competence to control every legislation . The...»

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