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Areas of Law
Areas of Law
Areas of Law
Legal glossary providing simplified explanations to each area of law.
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Public law is the set of legal principles which govern the exercise of power by public bodies.Administrative law is one of the three basic areas of public law dealing with the relationship between government and its citizens, the other two being...
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Advocacy is speaking and/or acting on behalf of people to secure the services they need and the rights to which they are entitled. Advocacy aims to ensure that people's opinions, wishes or needs are expressed and listened to.
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All aspects of the law relating to agriculture, farms and farming, including agricultural leases, agricultural holdings and quotas.
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These are systems such as arbitration and mediation which are designed to allow parties to find a resolution to their problem without legal action.
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As many as 1 in 100 men over the age of 40 in this country will develop a malignant asbestos related disease, as well as an increasing number of women. The most prevalent asbestos related disease is benign pleural disease however. We represent...
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Aviation law relates to the finance, administration and licensing of aircraft; aerodromes and land; and carriage by air.
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Banking and financial law covers numerous areas relating to financial institutions, in particular, the relationship between banker and customer; payment and collection of cheques and the protection and duties of the banks involved. This area also...
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If a dispute arises between neighbours about the boundary between their properties.
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Any breach of contract gives rise to a cause of action; not every breach gives a discharge from liability. This will depend whether the term breached is a condition or a warranty or whether there has been repudiatory breach.
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Disputes which arise concerning quality of work, timing and exact specifications. Whether it be on smaller individual matters or on larger corporate building contracts.
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Disputes which arise concerning quality of work, timing and exact specifications. Whether it be on smaller individual matters or on larger corporate building contracts.
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Business Law is the general field of law relating to business organizations, business structures, and business transactions.
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Business law is the general field of law relating to business organizations, business structures, and business transactions.
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Charity law (England & Wales) covers the rules relating to the setting up and operation of charities, which are bodies run for the public benefit. The Charities Act 2006 aims to support a dynamic and vibrant sector, ensuring that it continues...
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The Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 received Royal Assent on 14 July 2005. The Scottish Government is currently working on implementation of the Act.
The Act established the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) as...
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Children Law (or Child Law) is a general term to describe the law which has been created to ensure the protection and welfare of children.
Children are protected by a number of laws to ensure that their welfare is the first priority. Apart from...
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Civil Law refers to the area of law which deals with disputes between two parties, which may be solely between individuals, or between individuals and organisations, where compensation may be awarded to the victim.
For example, a case where the...
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Civil liberties and human rights is not a distinct area of law - legally enforceable rights and responsibilities underpin the legal system. The Human Rights Act came into force on 2 October 2000, giving effect to the European Convention for the...
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Civil litigation is a process for resolving public and private legal disputes on civil matters through negotiation or through the courts. In 1999, new rules (the Civil Procedure Rules) were introduced in order to improve access to justice. ...
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