BRANCHES OF LAW Among branches of law‚ two major fields can be distinguished: private law and public law. The difference between these two branches lies mainly in the parties of the legal relationship in question. Private law signifies rules that regulate the relationships between private individuals (subjects of law who are‚ legally speaking‚ in an equal situation; for example‚ the legal relationship between a buyer and a seller‚ where both parties have certain rights and obligations). Private law covers
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Constitutional law The Mauritian Parliament has inherited much from the Westminster Model. The Westminster Model is characterised by: * Parliamentary Sovereignty * Separation of Powers between the organs of the State. A. Parliamentary Sovereignty In any state you will find one ultimate source of legal authority. In countries with a written constitution‚ it will be the constitution which has ultimate authority as in Mauritius. In the United Kingdom‚ with its uncodified constitution‚ ultimate law-making
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ASSIGNMENTS (2009-10) Course: P.G.Diploma in CYBER LAW Note: Students are advised to read the separate enclosed instructions before beginning the writing of assignments. Out of 20 Internal Assignment marks per paper‚ 5 marks will be awarded for regularity (attendance) to Counseling/ Contact Programme classes pertaining to the paper. Therefore‚ the topics given below are only for 15 marks each paper. PART-I Paper-I: Introduction to legal theory and law social transformation Answer ANY TWO of the following
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OF LAW In course of Twentieth century‚ the emergences of democratic legislations and state welfare laws have lowered the effect of natural law and common law. These laws are bit liberal and sometimes puts limitations on the rule of Law in the name of nation’s Interest. This principle of ‘Rule of Law’ has been a matter of discussion and analysis since a long time in the realm of Jurisprudence and Legal theory. But‚ very less interest has been shown towards the exact definition of ‘Rule of Law’. Rule
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1.0 Introduction The rule of law is fundamental in any society where human rights are to be protected. The word rule comes from “règle” and law from “lagu” roughly translating to “supremacy of law”.1It is a mechanism for safeguarding human rights by guaranteeing them legally and at the same time providing a means for redressal where violations occur. The most important application of the rule of law is the principle that government authority is legitimately exercised in accordance with established
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fired for serving on a jury‚ you may be a victim of wrongful termination.” “Federal law protects all permanent employees who serve on juries. You cannot be forced to use your vacation or sick leave to serve on a jury. If your employer fires you‚ threatens to fire you‚ intimidates or coerces you because you have been called for jury duty‚ report the incident immediately to the jury office.” http://www.legalmatch.com/law-library/article/wrongful-termination-for-jury-duty.html http://www.pamd.uscourts
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Week 3 Learning Team Reflection Leslie Burns‚ Karla Canez‚ Mallory Herring‚ and Alissa Mildebrath LAW/531 January 13‚ 2013 Carol Parker Week 3 Learning Team Reflection There are several factors to consider when contemplating a potential lawsuit or settlement. As a person who is not trained in the law‚ it is important to seek counsel before making any decisions. Counsel can provide professional guidance in a field that a victim may
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Stephanie Barraza Dr. M Henner Intro to US Law Final 27 April 2014 Final Essay 2: The problem with this defense is that insanity in this particular essay is either examined from a legal angle or a psychoanalytical one which involves talking to people and having them take tests. There is however‚ no scientific proof confirming the causal relationship between mental illness and criminal behavior based on a deeper neurological working of the brain sciences. The psychiatrist finds his/herself
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Present and evaluate some important elements of HLA Hart’s theory of law. How does it represent an advance over Austin’s theory? What are some problems with Hart’s account? H.L.A. Hart presents a theory of law based on the assertion that‚ the most important characteristic of law is the element of rules that enforce obligation or duties rather than rules that confer authority or sovereignty. Hart intends to offer a superior analysis of the unique formation of a public legal system as well as an improved
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Basmah Elahi Rule of Law London International Programs‚ UG Law‚ Public Law Essay 2. The Rule of Law‚ enforced by the courts‚ is the ultimate controlling factor on which our constitution is based. Discuss. The rule of law is one of the fundamental principles of UK’s unwritten or uncodified constitution .The key idea of the rule of law is that the law should apply equally to all‚ rulers and ruled alike. This in the words of the 19-century constitution expert
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