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...»

Theory of direct effect

Law & contracts   |   European law   |   Term papers   |   05/05/2002   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «Born into the International order, the European Community law can touch people only through the juridical order of its Member State. Therefore arises the question about the relationship between EC law and domestic law. The EC law concerns much...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Origin and criteria of the theory of direct effect. Origin. Criteria. Application of the theory to the different acts of the EC. Application to the founding treaties. Application to the secondary sources. National...»

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