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"There is no statutory definition of intention in English law. Indeed, over the past few decades there has been much controversy over the actual meaning of the concept 'intention'". Explain and evaluate this statement.

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An excellent essay, which shows a strong command of the subject matter in hand.…
- Essay length: 2374 words
- Submitted: 26/12/2010
- Marked by teacher: Edward Smith 07/08/2013
The search of Arnold - Police stop and search powers.

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An excellent essay on PACE.…
- Essay length: 2143 words
- Submitted: 19/06/2006
- Marked by teacher: Edward Smith 07/08/2013
Parliamentary Supremacy - the question of whether membership of the EU has diminished the doctrine of Parliamentary supremacy, will be explored, with reference to legal authorities and academic opinion.

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An average essay on parliamentary sovereignty.

The student may have wished to have included the fact that external bodies make UK law: see e.g. MacMahon v DES [1983] (EEC…
- Essay length: 1976 words
- Submitted: 08/05/2012
- Marked by teacher: Edward Smith 05/09/2013
Under the current law, homeowners are permitted to use "reasonable force" against intruders.[3] However this standard is criticised for being unclear and weighted too much in favour of the intruders.[4] Under the proposed law, homeowners would be convicte

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A strong essay, now a little dated.

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- Essay length: 3339 words
- Submitted: 26/04/2012
- Marked by teacher: Edward Smith 05/09/2013
Chain of causation problem question. The given case is concerned with the law on homicide in English Criminal Law. Albert is likely to be accused of three different offences; the death of Bert amounting to involuntary manslaughter, the injuries suffered

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Good identification of the issues. The student could structure the material more clearly, however.

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- Essay length: 2165 words
- Submitted: 18/04/2012
- Marked by teacher: Edward Smith 07/08/2013
Critically consider all arguments concerning spousal compellability and conclude whether or not it is justifiable.

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Beyond the outdated nature of the law, the student should have addressed the exception to the rule in cases which involve an allegation of violence against the spouse or civil…
- Essay length: 3747 words
- Submitted: 18/01/2012
- Marked by teacher: Edward Smith 07/08/2013
Parliamentary sovereignty. " Step, by step, gradually but surely, the English principle of the absolute sovereignty of Parliament which Dicey derived from Coke and Blackstone is being Qualified. (R(Jackson and others) v Attorney General . Discuss

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A good essay, addressing the issues related to the EC and HR. The Scotland Act 1998 might also have been mentioned.

Reference could also have been made to the…
- Essay length: 2227 words
- Submitted: 09/12/2011
- Marked by teacher: Edward Smith 05/09/2013
Homicide. Unlawful killing is when and a person of sound mind and of the age of discretion can commit the actus Reus of murder by unlawfully killing another person. This means that the defendant in a murder case must be legally responsible for his actions

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A fine essay. A tighter writing style will improve this essay.

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- Essay length: 2331 words
- Submitted: 31/10/2011
- Marked by teacher: Edward Smith 05/09/2013
Rule of Law

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This is a good descriptive account of Lord Bingham's speech, which selects the most salient points for each of the eight sub-rules.

A different approach would have been required…
- Essay length: 1151 words
- Submitted: 19/05/2011
- Marked by teacher: Edward Smith 05/09/2013
Criminal Law - Problem Question - Homicide

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On the whole, a fairly thorough examination of the law on murder. Better application of medical treatment in the context of causation, to the facts, is needed here. The law…
- Essay length: 3588 words
- Submitted: 23/04/2011
- Marked by teacher: Edward Smith 25/03/2012

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"There is no statutory definition of intention in English law. Indeed, over the past few decades there has been much controversy over the actual meaning of the concept 'intention'". Explain and evaluate this statement.

The search of Arnold - Police stop and search powers.

Parliamentary Supremacy - the question of whether membership of the EU has diminished the doctrine of Parliamentary supremacy, will be explored, with reference to legal authorities and academic opinion.

Under the current law, homeowners are permitted to use "reasonable force" against intruders.[3] However this standard is criticised for being unclear and weighted too much in favour of the intruders.[4] Under the proposed law, homeowners would be convicte

Chain of causation problem question. The given case is concerned with the law on homicide in English Criminal Law. Albert is likely to be accused of three different offences; the death of Bert amounting to involuntary manslaughter, the injuries suffered

Critically consider all arguments concerning spousal compellability and conclude whether or not it is justifiable.

Parliamentary sovereignty. " Step, by step, gradually but surely, the English principle of the absolute sovereignty of Parliament which Dicey derived from Coke and Blackstone is being Qualified. (R(Jackson and others) v Attorney General . Discuss

Homicide. Unlawful killing is when and a person of sound mind and of the age of discretion can commit the actus Reus of murder by unlawfully killing another person. This means that the defendant in a murder case must be legally responsible for his actions

Rule of Law

Criminal Law - Problem Question - Homicide

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