There are essentially two types of remedy available in this area: *in personam (against the person for breach of a duty of care etc.) *in rem (against the property, normally when you are trying to get it back) There also happen to be two types
The Immigration Rules are an integral part of the legal system but have been criticised for their complexity and prescriptive nature. In this week’s episode we examine the rules in the context of the proposed deportation of Robinson who came to the UK as a
Whereas a duty must be exercised by a trustee, a power is something that can be exercised by the trustee.
What role does medical evidence play in a legal battle? On the one hand medical practitioners bring their own clinical expertise to a case but the final decision rests with the judge. In this case the Upper Tribunal went against the medical evidence and it
This week we return to Northern Ireland for another case about the Troubles and unfortunately it’s the same old story. More delays and further failures to investigate only provide more cause for resentment and in this case we examine the role that the courts have
The European Arrest Warrant is a key tool for fighting crime and is a prime example of EU co-operation at its finest. In this case we explore what protection is available for those named in a warrant, deficiencies in the UK’s implementation and what the
This evening Theresa May heads over to Strasbourg in the final push to get something out of EU officials before the meaningful vote in Parliament tomorrow. Her chances of success on all fronts are pretty low and it is likely that the best outcome over
The murder of Pat Finucane, a solicitor from Belfast, in 1989 was the result of collusion between British security forces and loyalist terrorists. There has never been a proper inquiry into this death and in this judicial review Finucane’s widow argues that this is a
When Bianca Cameron was involved in a car accident the driver at fault could not be identified so the question became ‘who could she make a claim against?’
In the latest episode of the Law in Action programme from the BBC Joshua Rozenberg heads behind the scenes at the UK’s top court. This is a must listen for anyone who is interested in the legal system and how the court operates. Rozenberg interviews,