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Battery is the unlawful application of force by the defendant upon the victim.

Problem questions test your knowledge and understanding of the law and your ability to apply your knowledge in a particular context. The task is to work out what the issues and problems are and provide a sol...

Your neighbour is someone we could reasonably expect to be affected by our acts or omissions

Diminished Responsibility and Loss of Control are both partial defences to murder (sometimes referred to as voluntary manslaughter). Diminished Responsibility is codified under S.52 of the Coroners and Justi...

While they are both lawyers, the main role of a barrister is to speak in court and be an advocate on behalf of the client, a barrister will petition the case of the client to the judge. A solictor handles mu...