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The Abolition of the Right to Silence »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper considers how the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 brought about an effective abolition of the right of silence to those accused of crimes. The writer argues this may be seen as changing the way evidence is presented and interpreted, leading to a greater number of miscarriages. The bibliography cites ... View Full Description
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The Abortion Debate »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper focuses on the role of government in the controversy. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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THE ADA, PHYSICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL DISABILITIES »

Number of pages 8

This 8-page paper goes into a description of federal legislation discriminating against those with disabilities (physical and psychological). Also included is how the state of Maryland enforces this legislation. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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The Advancement of Equal Rights in Canada in Relation to the Charter of Rights and Freedoms »

Number of pages 8

This is an 8 page paper discussing whether or not Section 15 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms has allowed for significant advancement of equality rights in Canada. In 1982, the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms included within it Section 15 on “Equality Rights” which guaranteed all individuals equal protection before and ... View Full Description
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The Advantages and Disadvantaged of Common Law »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper looks at English with law reference to case law and statute law and discusses the advantages and disadvantages of the Common law system, particularly in the context of the modern business environment. The bibliography cites 8 sources. View Full Description
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The Adversarial and the Inquisitorial Approach to Justice Systems »

Number of pages 12

This 12 page paper examines the flowing quote “The Inquisitorial systems of justice offer a better quality of justice to victims, the Adversarial system lies at the root of all problems of the English legal system. Real reform can only be achieved by abandoning the adversarial system”. The paper looks at the UK system ... View Full Description
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The Affect of Technology on the Modern Practice of Law »

Number of pages 14

A 14 page contention that technology has impacted the manner in which law is practiced in a multitude of ways. From the perspective of the forensics which can be used to prove innocence or guilt, to the way we communicate with other law professionals or even our clients, to the way we conduct our ... View Full Description
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The American Prison System »

Number of pages 7

A 7 page paper that begins with a discussion of the purpose of prison and the conditions of the American prison. The paper reports and discusses programs that are intended to reduce recidivism and to re-introduce the offender to the community. Statistical data are included. Bibliography lists 8 sources. View Full Description
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The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) »

Number of pages 5

This is a 5 page paper discussing the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) which was passed in 1990. Issues relating to the titles and definitions of the Act are discussed as well as its accomplishments in the labor market, its impact on the business sector, and in the exploitive nature in the definition of “disabled”. ... View Full Description
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The Americans with Disabilities Act and Sutton v. United Airlines »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page report discusses the Americans with disabilities act and uses the 1999 case of Sutton v. United Airlines as an example of a ruling in favor of an employer. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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The Americans With Disabilities Act: Successes and Failures »

Number of pages 11

An 11 page overview of the history and provisions of this 1990 Act. The ADA has resulted in a tremendous improvement in regard to the lives of the disabled. There are, however, certain facts which we must acknowledge. These include reports on continued discrimination as well as concerns that the Act results ... View Full Description
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The Andrea Yates Case »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper looks at this Texas case where a mother drowned all of her children. The end result is examined and the facts of the case are relayed. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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The Appeal Process and the World Trade Organization »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper reviews the criteria such as new evidence, new argument, weighing of evidence, and issue of fact are explained in regard to when a case is eligible for review by the panel in the appeals process. Bibliography lists 1 source. View Full Description
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The Applicability of the Fourth Amendment in Vehicle Searches »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the fourth amendment and goes on to discuss three specific cases that go to the search and seizure of vehicles. All cases upheld the state's right to the search. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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The Application of Law before 1700 vs. Present »

Number of pages 3

3 page paper on the way law is applied in the present day compared to the pre-1700 era. 2 sources. Details how democracy and the individual's rights have emerged as a driving force in the way law is formed and applied. View Full Description
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The Application of Product Liability Law; The Case of An Exploding Coffee Pot »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper looks at product liability law and applies it to a case where a consumer buys a new coffee pot which explodes and injures them on the first use. The paper considers the different approaches that could be adopted under product liberty law and makes a recommendation to the most appropriate approach. ... View Full Description
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The Arbitrary Nature of the Death Penalty »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper examines capital punishment. Black's Law Dictionary is used to define the term arbitrary and the discussion on the arbitrary nature of the death penalty begins. Several examples are provided. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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The Ashland Oil Company Disaster at Floreffe, Pennsylvania »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page report discusses the Ashland Oil Company and the collapse of a four million gallon storage tank at its Floreffe terminal near Pittsburgh in 1988. Millions of gallons of diesel fuel were spilled into adjoining properties, wetlands, and the river. Legal and ethical issues are outlined and tied to legal principles and ethical ... View Full Description
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The Australian Trade Practices Act (Section 52) »

Number of pages 13

This 13 page paper provides an overview of the section of this act that allows consumers recourse for unfair advertising practices. Deceptive practices by McDonald's in Australia are addressed specifically and several other cases are cited as well. The case where McDonald's violated the section on two counts--one for a game they did ... View Full Description
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The Bahamas; Background to the Legal System »

Number of pages 24

This 24 page paper consider the legal background in the Bahamas. The paper consider the way in which there is a separation of the powers, the rule of law and the way in which the systems are reflective of the former colonial power. The writer also argues that there has been a lack of reform ... View Full Description
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The Basics of Torts and Law »

Number of pages 5

5 pages. This paper goes into detail on the legalities of torts, which are normally caused through negligence. Torts are considered an unintentional violation of another person's rights. This paper will explain torts fully and consider the implications and recourse citizens have in regard to torts. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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The Bill of Rights »

Number of pages 5

5 pages in length. The writer discusses how key to realizing that America was intended to be a democracy from the start is the very documentation that proposed such a fair and impartial form of government: the Constitution of the United States and the Bill of Rights. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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The Bill of Rights »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper which examines why the Bill of Rights was adopted into the Constitution in 1791. The paper also examines what the Bill of Rights is, and focuses on one of the rights and explains what it means. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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The Bloodimg/First Case of DNA Testing »

Number of pages 7

A 7 page research paper that evaluates British police performance in a 1980s murder case via the description of the case offered by Joseph Wambaugh's text, The Blooding. This case was the first murder case to use DNA testing. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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The Brady Bill and The Effect On The N.R.A. »

Number of pages 11

This eleven-page-paper presents an overview of the Brady Bill and how it affected the N.R.A. (National Rifle Association). Bibliography lists eight sources. View Full Description
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The Bush v. Gore Case »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page paper provides an overview of the Bush versus Gore Supreme Court case that decided the 2000 presidential election. The decision is outlined and specific individual dissents are discussed in detail. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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THE CALIFORNIA AND U.S. CONSTITUTIONS - A COMPARISON »

Number of pages 3

This 3-page paper discusses the similarities and differences between the U.S. Constitution and California Constitution. Topics that are compared include speech, religion and the right to bear arms. View Full Description
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The Capital Punishment Problem »

Number of pages 11

This 11 page paper examines the problem of capital punishment. Both sides are given equal attention in this informational paper. Bibliography lists 10 sources. View Full Description
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The Case for Christine Busalacchi and Against Nurse Participation in Patient Death »

Number of pages 10

A 10 page paper which the arguments presented by nurses in Missouri and Arkansas, who pleaded a case before the Supreme Court that depriving Christine Busalacchi of nourishment through starvation and dehydration was illegal, inhumane, and unethical. The strengths and weaknesses of the arguments presented in the nurses’ briefs, conflicts of laws or rights ... View Full Description
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The Case for Gun Control »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper presents the argument that gun regulation is sorely needed in the United States. Several issues are discussed including the Brady Act, Waco, Ruby Ridge and gun violence in the schools. Arguments are presented regarding the interpretation of the Second Amendment. Bibliography lists 10 sources. View Full Description
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The Case of A Tennant »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page paper looks at English law and the case of a rent agreement that appears to be informal and a new tenant arriving. The landlady then sells the property to another owner, with the new owner wanting to get rid of the tenant. This paper looks at the rights of the tenant and ... View Full Description
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The Case of Campagnola V. Mulholland, Minion & Roe and Its’ Relevance Within The Legal System »

Number of pages 16

The 16 page paper looks at the case of Campagnola V. Mulholland, Minion & Roe, its’ background and outcome and a variety of related subjects. After discussing the case the paper considers why the courts’ finding was right, discusses the role of public policy, looks at the role of judges how judges decide cases and ... View Full Description
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THE CASE OF CHETUM V KNARLES & BARKLEY »

Number of pages 8

This 8-page paper details the legal issues concerning the fictitious case of Chetum v Knarles & Barkley. Topics discussed include breach of contract, vicarious negligence and employer-employee contracts. View Full Description
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The Case of Royal College of Nursing of the United Kingdom v DHSS (1981) and the Abortion Act 1967 and the Interpretation by the Judges »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page paper outlines the way in which the judges of the appeal court and the House of Lords interpreted this Act, specifically the phrase “Registered Medical Practitioner”. The bibliography cites 5 sources. View Full Description
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The Case of Steve/Susan Stanton »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper which examines the legal ramifications of the experiences and the case of Steve/Susan Stanton in Largo, Florida. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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The Case Of The Cannon Murder »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page paper presents a scenario which is then discussed as to the relevance of the law pertaining to murder. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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THE CASE OF THE CHURCH OF SCIENTOLOGY VERSUS TIME WARNER, INC »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page paper examines the issues and controversies surrounding the 1991 lawsuit by the Church of Scientologists International and Richard Behar's article for Time Warner, as well as the 2001 appeal. Special focus is given to the definitons of incremental harm doctrine and subsidiary meaning.Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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The Case of the Counterfeit Cur »

Number of pages 10

The Case of the Counterfeit Cur: This 10-page essay discusses a hypothetical case involving the purchase of a Maltese Retriever puppy and the feasibility of the buyer’s proposed lawsuit eight months later. This essay discusses the question, while exploring all the issues that could be deemed applicable and potentially relevant. Bibliography lists 4 sources. ... View Full Description
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The Case of Two Laptops »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page paper examines a case study supplied by the student. A purchasing officer of an Australian company uses the company stationary and his position to purchase two lap top computers. When the invoice arrives the company he works for refuses to pay the bill. The paper considers the legal position and considers if ... View Full Description
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The Catholic Church and the Law in the High Middle Ages »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper considers the weighty influence the Catholic Church had in shaping and implementing law in this time period. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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The Changing Role in Information in Modern Society »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page paper consider how, as a result of technology, information has become a commercial resource to be maximised. The writer looks at this form the perspective of UK law, how information and knowledge are viewed as intellectual property and what protection both organisations and individuals have and the extent of the relevant ... View Full Description
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The Christian Ideal of Love in "Dead Man Walking" »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper considers two questions with regard to the book "Dead Man Walking": how would we evaluate the Christian imperative to love in the context of the book, and how might American policy change if her concerns are considered? Bibliography lists 1 source. View Full Description
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The Civil Rights Act of 1964 »

Number of pages 9

This 9 page paper provides an overview of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the context in which it was developed. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Document Number PL 88-352, 88th Congress, H.R. 7152) was a continuation of a process initiated under the Kennedy presidency to put into place measures for the ... View Full Description
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The Code of Hammurabi »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper considers the code of Hammurabi and discusses the question of whether this ode is a guarantor of human freedom or an ideology of social inequality. The bibliography cites 2 sources. View Full Description
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The Companies Act 2006 »

Number of pages 9

It has often been stated that the courts have traditionally interfered too much in the field of company law. This 9 page paper considers whether or not The Companies Act 2006 reduce the need for court intervention by providing a coherent and comprehensive statutory code. This is discussed using two areas of the new act ... View Full Description
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The Concept of Direct Effect in EU Law »

Number of pages 8

The notion of the effectiveness of European Community law has been developed by the European Courts of Justice (ECJ)into an obligation on national courts to ensure that they give adequate effect to EC in cases arising before them. This 8 page paper examines the way in which the “direct effect” concept has been applied ... View Full Description
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The Concept of Domicile within UK Law »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper considers what is meant by domicile and how it is determined under UK law. The paper cites cases to illustrate points raised. The bibliography cites 1 source. View Full Description
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The Concept of Fairness in the Law of Natural Justice in Jurisprudence of the Commonwealth Caribbean »

Number of pages 10

This is a 10 page paper discussing the concept of fairness and natural justice in regards to the jurisprudence of the Commonwealth Caribbean. The concept of fairness adds to the law of natural justice especially in its application of the jurisprudence of the Commonwealth Caribbean. The Commonwealth Caribbean, comprised of over 15 island and mainland ... View Full Description
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The Concept of Mens Rea / Intent to Commit a Crime »

Number of pages 6

6 pages in length. A comprehensive discussion of Mens Rea, the legal principle upon which we base our requirement of intent for a finding of guilty. Covered in this report are the meaning, background, and a brief history of Mens Rea in law as well as a more in-depth analysis of Mens Rea as applied ... View Full Description
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The Confirmation Battle of John Roberts »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper examines the nomination process to take place beginning in September of 2005. The death of William Rehnquist is duly noted. No bibliography. View Full Description
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