Negligence Evaluation This blog focuses on evaluation of Negligence. A core Tort Law topic. Negligence is a type of civil wrong that allows individuals (claimants) to claim when they have suffered injury, loss or damage due to someone else’s actions or omissions. To succeed in a negligence claim, a claimant must prove three key elements: A duty of care  was owed by the defendant. That duty was breached . The breach caused foreseeable damage . Duty of Care A duty of care exist

The Formation of Marriage This blog will explore the legal rules and regulations that are related to the law of marriage, a key area of family law.   The Definition of Marriage: If we look at a marriage from a purely legal (not romantic) stance then a marriage is a legally recognised union between two people who become partners in a personal relationship. It essentially is a form of a contract between two people and once a couple is married, the law gives them legal rights an

Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 In this blog post, we will explore the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 and explain how it has updated the law on unfair commercial practices. This is an important development as it modernises consumer protection to reflect how contracts are now formed and performed in a modern digital world. The Act received Royal Assent in April 2024 and came into force on 6 April 2025. It represents the most significant

Breach of Duty in Negligence Under the law of negligence, a claimant can bring a civil claim for compensatory damages if they have suffered injury or damage as a result of the defendant’s actions. The law of negligence is concerned with compensating individuals when injury or damage has been caused by the defendant’s failure to take reasonable care. To succeed in a negligence claim, the claimant must prove three elements: 1.      That the defendant owed them a duty of care; 2

Article 5: The Right to Liberty and Security Article 5: The Right to Liberty and Security Article 5 of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) protects one of the most important freedoms that we have, the right to liberty and security of the person. This right is important because it protects individuals from being unfairly detained or having their freedom taken away by the State without a good legal reason. Article 5 is a limited right, this means that it can be restr

An Introduction to Human Rights: From Magna Carta to Modern Day Human rights are the basic rights and freedoms that belong to every person simply because they are human. Today, we expect things such as the right to fair trials, freedom of expression, and protection from discrimination, but these rights and freedoms have developed slowly over many centuries. This blog is an introduction to human rights and will guide you through the key moments in the development of human righ

Acceptance Contract Formation: Acceptance Once a valid offer has been made, the next essential step in forming a contract is acceptance. Acceptance is the moment an agreement becomes legally binding, so it is important to understand how, when, and by whom it can be made. What is Acceptance? Acceptance is an unqualified agreement to all the terms of the offer. The offeree must accept exactly what has been offered, without altering or adding anything. If the response changes an

Offer Understanding what counts as an offer is one of the foundations of forming a contract. If there is no valid offer, there cannot be a valid acceptance and therefore no contract. What is an Offer? An offer is a clear statement that someone is willing to make a contract on specific terms, as soon as the other person accepts. The person making the offer is the offeror, and the person receiving it is the offeree. There are two main types of offers. Bilateral offers are made

How to revise for law exams Revising for A-Level Law or BTEC Law can sometimes feel overwhelming. You are expected to remember legal rules, apply them to scenarios, recall cases (including names and legal rules), and construct clear legal arguments in exam conditions. However, revision does not have to be stressful or confusing. With the right approach, you can revise efficiently, develop confidence in your knowledge, and improve your exam performance. In this blog we will ex

Advantages and Disadvantages of using a jury Juries have been a central feature of the English legal system for centuries. In criminal trials, they play a vital role in deciding whether a defendant is guilty or not guilty. While many see juries as a symbol of democracy and fairness, their use is not without criticism. This blog will explore both the advantages and disadvantages of using a jury in criminal trials. Advantages of Using a Jury: Private Decisions: One of the key a

Compensatory Damages   When a claimant has successfully proven their case in tort law, the court will award a remedy to address the loss or harm that they have suffered. A remedy is the legal outcome that is designed to put things right. The two main tort law remedies that the court can award are compensatory damages (a financial payment to the claimant) and injunctions (a court order requiring the defendant to do something or to stop doing something). In this blog, we will e

The Occupiers' Liability Act 1984 The Occupiers' Liability Act 1984 (OLA 1984) covers situations where a person enters land or property without permission (a trespasser). The Occupiers’ Liability Act 1984 provides occupiers with a limited duty of care to non-visitors (trespassers). The 1984 Act recognises that occupiers may still owe a duty of care to those who enter their premises without permission. This duty is far more restrictive than that under the 1957 Act, only person

Engage Students at Your Next Open Event with the TeachLaw Legal Trail. Free Open Event Resource at the end of this blog page. Law open events are a key opportunity to inspire potential students, showcase your law department, and demonstrate what studying law is really like. But we know they can also be hectic, busy, and challenging to manage, especially when you want to give visitors a meaningful experience. That is why we have created the TeachLaw Legal Trail, a ready to use

Occupiers' Liability Act 1957 The Occupiers' Liability Act 1957 (OLA 1957) protects lawful visitors from personal injury and property damage that may occur on premises. It establishes a common duty of care for occupiers to ensure visitors’ safety while on their property. This duty ensures that visitors are protected from personal injury or property damage while on the premises. The Act covers visitors with permission to be on the premises, such as: Invitees (those invited for

Causation in Criminal Law When trying to secure a conviction in criminal law, the prosecution must prove that the defendant’s actions caused the consequences to the victim, here they will establish the principle of causation. Causation is an essential principle that is used by the courts to establish whether the defendant’s actions were responsible for the consequences suffered by the victim. It is not enough to simply show that the defendant committed the actus reus (the phy

This blog explores the different non-custodial sentences available in the UK.

Strict Liability in Criminal Law In criminal law, the general rule is simple: to be guilty of a crime, the prosecution must prove both actus reus (the guilty act) and mens rea (the guilty mind). Most crimes require both elements. However, there are some offences that are exceptions to this rule. These are called strict liability offences, here the mens rea is not required for at least part of the actus reus. This means that in strict liability offences, the defendant will be

The Role of Magistrates Magistrates are lay people, which means that they have no formal legal training. They are volunteer judges who sit in the Magistrates Court and play a vital role in the justice system. Despite being volunteers, they deal with the vast majority of criminal cases. In fact, magistrates handle around 97% of all criminal cases from start to finish. To become a magistrate, there are no formal academic qualifications needed. Instead, applicants must: Be aged

The Role of Solicitors In the UK legal system, a solicitor is a type of lawyer who provides expert legal advice and support to clients. Solicitors often work directly with individuals, businesses, or organisations to handle legal matters, prepare documents, and offer guidance upon the law. They can also represent clients in criminal cases in the lower courts, and with additional qualifications, they can represent clients in higher courts too. Solicitors play a key role in ens

Introduction to Law When you begin to study law in the UK, one of the first and most important foundations to understand is the difference between civil law and criminal law. These two branches of law have very different purposes, processes, and outcomes. Knowing how they differ will help you make sense of the entire legal system, from who brings a case to court, to which judges hear it, to what the final decision means. Civil law is concerned with settling disputes between i