Would it be moral to legalise Euthanasia in the UK?

The word ‘morality’ seems to be used in both descriptive and normative meanings. More particularly, the term “morality” can be used either (Stanford Encyclopaedia of Philosophy https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/morality-definition 1. descriptively: referring to codes of conduct advocated by a society or a sub-group (e.g. a religion or social group), or adopted by an individual to justify their … Read more

Should we fight against tort reform?

The controversy around tort reform has turned into a two-sided debate between citizens and corporates. With the examination of various cases in recent years, it is clear that the effects of tort reform have proven to be negative for both sides. This issue continues to exist today, as public relations and legislature show a clear … Read more

Is the First Amendment clear?

The First Amendment states, “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion.” Supreme Court Justice Hugo Black believed that the First Amendment requires the state to stay neutral in its relationship with religion. I disagree with Justice Black’s interpretation of the First Amendment. The First Amendment states that Congress can make no law … Read more

Sexual harrassment of women at the workplace

Introduction Sexual harassment of women at workplace is a type of violence against women on the basis of their gender. It violates a woman’s self esteem, self-respect and dignity and takes away her basic human as well as Constitutional rights. Sexual Harassment is not a new phenomenon and speedily changing workplace equations have brought this … Read more

The legal profession

A solicitor gives legal advice to clients and typically deals with paperwork relating to cases as well as transactions of company. A solicitor can act on their behalf in court although a barrister’s main role is to usually represent you in more significant cases. You must have a honours degree studying law or a one … Read more

The regulation of Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrencies have advanced the boundaries of current laws and compelled a changing approach to regulation. In this report I will analyse and evaluate the risks and challenges financial regulation is facing in light of the global cryptocurrency boom in today’s market. What is Cryptocurrency? Cryptocurrency is a medium of exchange, created and stored electronically in … Read more

Public procurement in the Philippines

The flocking number of Engineers in the world today faces a myriad of issues that need to be addressed at the grass root level. According to Joe Biden, in a 2014 conference, corruption is a cancer, a cancer that eats away at a citizen’s faith in democracy, diminishes the instinct for innovation and creativity. In … Read more

Rights that affect land – legal problem question

The first issue is related to the extent of the use of the right of way by the dominant tenement and will be addressed in this order I. Whether parties to the easement intended for the right of way to include vehicular use at the time of creation; II. Is there a restriction on an … Read more

Binding contract legal problem question

As your legal advisor, I, xxxxxx, will be advising you on whether Kanye, the car salesman, is obliged to sell you the car or whether he has committed a breach of contract. The advice will include the requirement for a legally binding contract and the consequences if the contract is breached. A contract is usually … Read more

Legislative measures to protect women in India

The Constitution of India was enacted on January 26, 1950. This was an era where the women of the country held low level of recognition. The social condition of the women in India was poor and hence it required an immediate reform. Women were tortured physically as well as mentally in the early times. At … Read more

Mischief rule of interpretation (draft)

Interpretation of statutes should be done keeping in mind the intent of the legislature. The courts are to avoid arbitrary interpretation of statutes and therefore there have been certain principles to ascertain the true and actual meaning of statutes known as rules of interpretation. SALMOND has defined it as “the process by which the Courts … Read more

Discuss how the rules of statutory interpretation are applied

In Keane v Gallacher, the respondent was found in possession of cannabis resin which was a controlled drug under Section 5(1) and 5(2) of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971. His solicitor argued that as the cannabis resin was, at 10 miligrammes and approximately 1 milligramme, unusable, that he should not be convicted. His solicitor … Read more