Maritime Law Hague – Visby Rules “The vessel must be in such a state at the start of a voyage that it can perform the contract voyage in safety, both as regards the vessel itself and the particular cargo to be carried on the voyage.” With reference to relevant case law, critically analyze the role […]
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Define due process, as required by the Bill of Rights, and explain what a landmark case is and why it is important.
Define due process, as required by the Bill of Rights, and explain what a landmark case is and why it is important.
The role of legislative/statutory or constitutional law interpretation.
The role of legislative/statutory or constitutional law interpretation.
What is the relationship between the rules on territorial acquisition in the Island of Palmas Award and the fact of European colonial expansion.
Question and Question Context To what extent can we see the doctrine of (1) intertemporal law in the (2) Island of Palmas arbitration (Island of Palmas (Netherlands v USA) (1928) 2 RIAA 829) as providing the legal basis for the upholding the (3) territorial claims of colonial powers? Issues to Address • The Award in […]
What types of searches are considered reasonable under the Fourth Amendment to obtain physical evidence involving forced bodily intrusions by the police?
What types of searches are considered reasonable under the Fourth Amendment to obtain physical evidence involving forced bodily intrusions by the police?
Examine the diamond-water paradox. Why are diamonds more expensive than water?
Prior to beginning work on this discussion, read Farah Mohammed’s article, Why Are Diamonds More Expensive Than Water? (Links to an external site.), as well as Chapter 5 in your textbook, especially Sections 5.1 and 5.3, and respond to the following: Describe the relationship between total utility and marginal utility. Explain if marginal utility can […]
Describe the various analytical techniques that are utilized in the laboratory analysis of fire debris. How will your organization utilize these results?
Consider that your public safety organization has asked you to create a report describing the different analytical techniques utilized in the laboratory analysis of fire debris to share with your peers. Others in your organization may be unaware of the different techniques, so be sure to explain in detail. Your report should include responses to […]
Provide a definitive answer to the set question that is supported by a coherent and logical argument and by appropriate evidence.
Assessment Task ‘Unsurprisingly . . . almost all aspects of tort law, above all negligence, are based on policy’. Lord Neuberger, ‘Implications of Tort Law Decisions’ (Northern Ireland Personal Injury Bar’s Inaugural Conference, County Down, 13 may 2017) Justify this statement making specific reference to the development of the rules governing the standard of care […]
Advise the European Commission on its rights regarding the decision of the Court of Appeal (20% of the total mark).
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES Referencing: numerical plus bibliography. Refer to OSCOLA guide: https://www.law.ox.ac.uk/sites/files/oxlaw/oscola_4th_edn_hart_2012.pdf, in particular pages 28-31 Style: Arial, 12pt, 1.5 line spacing. Headings permitted. Submission & marking: Via Blackboard Turnitin, anonymised. DO NOT INCLUDE YOUR NAME OR STUDENT NUMBER IN YOUR ANSWER – your submission must be anonymous. Bernadette, an Irish teacher, has fallen in […]
