Common Market The creation of the common market is one of the central tasks of the European Community, as prescribed by art.2 of the EC Treaty. The activities to fulfil this task are set down in art.3 EC and include the [...]
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Osborn Word of the Week: Corporate Manslaughter
Corporate Manslaughter Under the common law a company may be guilty of manslaughter by an unlawful act or gross negligence, but only if the company is identified with an individual guilty of the offence. See AG’s Reference No.2 of 1999 However, [...]
Osborn Word of the Week: Adverse Possession
Adverse Possession An occupation of land inconsistent with the right of the true owner. It is actual possession in the absence of possession by the rightful owner, and without lawful title. Time does not begin to run under the Statutes of Limitation unless [...]
Feature: How to be Persuasive in Court by Iain Morley (Advocacy Skills)
Iain Morley is a barrister and practices in criminal law from chambers at 23 Essex Street, London. Author of ‘The Devil’s Advocate’ (Sweet and Maxwell), the definitive title on Advocacy Skills. TOP TIP ONE When speaking, SPEAK FROM YOUR LUNGS, [...]
