Category: Law

Critically analyse to what extent the Fraud Act 2006 has been a success.

The Fraud Act 2006 represents the most radical change in the law of criminal fraud since 1968…Although it is a short Act it will have the effect of significantly altering the way in which the criminal courts deal with fraud.” Farrell S et al, Blackstone’s Guide to The Fraud Act 2006 (OUP 2007) 1. ¬¬¬ Critically analyse to what extent the Fraud Act 2006 has been a success.

Discuss how sections 117A, 117B and 117C of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 affect a decision maker’s approach to the deportation of a foreign criminal.In your opinion, should sections 117A, 117B and 117C of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 be repealed or amended and why?

Immigration law

Discuss how sections 117A, 117B and 117C of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 affect a decision maker’s approach to the deportation of a foreign criminal.

Consider what human rights arguments immigration practitioners can make on behalf of their foreign criminal clients who face deportation.

In your opinion, should sections 117A, 117B and 117C of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 be repealed or amended and why?

In preparing your report you need to address all the following areas.

The purpose of and justification for sections 117A, 117B and 117C of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002.

How sections 117A, 117B and 117C of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 affect a decision maker’s approach to the deportation of a foreign criminal.

The human rights arguments immigration practitioners can make on behalf of their foreign criminal clients who face deportation.

Your proposals and rationale for repealing or amending sections 117A, 117B and 117C of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002.

What was law enforcements initial reasoning for the disappearance of Samantha Koenig prior to viewing surveillance footage? And, what odd behavior did Keyes display during her abduction that reduced the urgency of her investigation?

Law Enforcement American Predator: The Hunt for the Most Meticulous Serial Killer of the 21st Century by Maureen Callahan

II. General Task: Read and analyze the book entitled, American Predator: The Hunt for the Most Meticulous Serial Killer of the 21st Century by Maureen Callahan. Your review should address the following questions:

What are the facts and what were the charges?

Was Israel Keyes known to law enforcement prior to the abduction in Anchorage, Alaska?

What was law enforcements initial reasoning for the disappearance of Samantha Koenig prior to viewing surveillance footage? And, what odd behavior did Keyes display during her abduction that reduced the urgency of her investigation?

Why was the photo of Samantha Koenig taken by Keyes so concerning?

What was it about Keyes ATM withdrawals that made the FBI believe that he was very intelligent?

What evidence discovered in Keyes car linked him to the abduction of Samantha Koenig?

What evidence linked Keys to the murder of Bill and Lorraine Currier?

What was Keyes modus operandi and why was his kill kits so important?

What was Keyes victim profile and why did this make him unique?

Was Keys a National Security Threat?

 

 

What extent does the accession process and the membership criteria itself safeguard the values of the European Union set out in Article 2 TEU after a Member State has joined the EU? Is there sufficient accountability of EU Member States?

EU LAW

QUESTION ONE

When a candidate country applies to join the European Union, it works with the EU to ensure it can fulfil certain criteria. The Copenhagen Criteria 1993 sets out the political, economic and legal criteria. Alongside this, during the accession process, candidate countries have to demonstrate their willingness to engage with EU aims and values.

What extent does the accession process and the membership criteria itself safeguard the values of the European Union set out in Article 2 TEU after a Member State has joined the EU? Is there sufficient accountability of EU Member States?

 

 

 

 

 

Critically evaluate the above statement in the light of the (then) House of Lords’ decision in the case of National Westminster Bank plc v Spectrum. Has the court in Spectrum been mistaken in their understanding of the distinction between floating and fixed charges?

Company Law

Question 1:

Payna and Danusia were paralegals at a law firm. With precarity in the legal profession, both took a career break. Panya took up cooking and started posting her dishes on social media. Having been blown away by the social media attention of her cooking. Panya decided to take a leap into starting a food delivery business. She calculated that she would need a start-up capital of £2,000. She has only £200 in her savings. Danusia offered to invest £1,800 (the remainder of the capital needed) in Panya’s business. In addition, Danusia also offered to look after the social media accounts, and the logistics in relation to food delivery.

Question 2:

“Although, comply or explain has been hailed as a reasonable concept that improves corporate governance without the need for rigid, and/or cumbersome regulation, the concept has been criticised for its effectiveness and applicability.”

Igha Dabor, ‘To Comply or Not to Comply: Towards an Effective UK Corporate Governance Code’ (2021) 32 International Company and Commercial Law Review 310-1

Critically evaluate the above statement in the light of the current UK Corporate Governance Code and the harsh economic climate companies are currently facing.

Question 3:

“The distinction between fixed and floating charges could be views as a fragile concept. Moreover, with a lack of statutory definitions to increase this distinction’s robustness, there is still much uncertainty to be addressed.”

Jacob En Lun Lim, ‘The Concept of a Charge and the Fragility That Lies beneath Its Fixed and Floating Dichotomy: Should Its Distinction Be Abolished?’ (2021) 32 International Company and Commercial Law Review 406.

Critically evaluate the above statement in the light of the (then) House of Lords’ decision in the case of National Westminster Bank plc v Spectrum. Has the court in Spectrum been mistaken in their understanding of the distinction between floating and fixed charges?

 

What are some less good examples of public speaking? Why would you say this was not so good?

What are good examples of best practice in public speaking that you have witnessed? Think, for example, of a public speaker that you have seen who impressed you. Why did they impress you?

What are some less good examples of public speaking? Why would you say this was not so good?
c. Think about the follow ‘types’ of public speaking:
A government minister speaking in Parliament
` A barrister arguing a case before a court
A salesperson pitching a product to a buyer
A comedian performing in front of an audience
An academic giving a lecture

What skills are needed for any of the above types of public speaking? Do any of the above share any particular skills? What are the key differences in approach that should be taken in each? Which of the above most closely resembles the tone of your approach to your presentation?

How have you, up until now in your academic career, reflected on your performance in the following situations?

In written assignments
In oral presentations (if applicable)
In written exams
What tools were available to you to aid each of these reflective processes?

Have you begun to reflect on any aspects of your LW304 project? For instance, have you had cause to reflect on the proposal that you previously submitted following your first supervisory meeting?

In order to ensure that your reflective statement is an accurate representation of the LW304 process, how are you going to keep records of what you have done? What advantages/disadvantages are there to be had be keeping a weekly log of activities that catalogues what you have done, what you could have done, what went well and what could be improved upon?

 Why you have chosen to study in the UK instead of your home country or other countries?How your chosen course is related to your previous studies in the UK and/or your home country?

Personal statement as to Why should be accepted into the bar training course

Why you have chosen to study in the UK instead of your home country or other countries?

The reasons you have chosen to study at The University of Law instead of other institutions.

How your chosen course is related to your previous studies in the UK and/or your home country?

How your chosen course will benefit your career aspirations?

Details of any previous volunteering and paid or unpaid work which is relevant to your course.

Detail any mini-pupillages or other Bar related experiences that you have undertaken.

provide specific examples of when you have displayed exceptional communication, interpersonal skills, public speaking or mooting. (You can make this part creative)

Identify the theories of product liability that Stella could rely upon when suing McDonald’s for compensation of her injuries. In your opinion, should she recover damages? Why or why. not?

DB Q 7: Title, Risk of Loss, & Products Liability

Identify the theories of product liability that Stella could rely upon when suing McDonald’s for compensation of her injuries. In your opinion, should she recover damages? Why or why. not?