December 29, 2020

Sources of Laws and Structure of the English Legal System

Section 1 Sources of laws and Structure of the English Legal System Introduction The United Kingdom is a constitutional Monarchy; as such the Head of State is a Monarch by virtue of the prescriptions of the law of the land. Doctrine of Separation of powers The British Government operates within the spectrum of the doctrine …

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Law Making and Application of Statutory and Common Law

Role of Government in Law Making and the application of statutory and Common Law in Courts The British Government operates on the principle of separation of powers. The principle of separation of powers establishes three arms of Government.  These arms include the Executive: Prime Minister, cabinet, Government Departments and Civil service, the Legislative arm/ Parliament …

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The Ethical Principle for Genetic Testing

Ethics of Genetic Testing The ethical principle for genetic testing Genetic testing refers to the in-depth study of a person’s DNA. The objective of these tests is to identify the existence of any genetic differences that may lead to susceptibility to diseases(Yashon 2018). The utilitarian ethical theory offers a justification for the existence of genetic …

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Computer Forensics: Challenges of Digital Forensics

Computer Forensics Introduction The world is dynamic. This statement is particularly true for the technological sector, advancements in technology have made society more dependent on computers. Today, people are becoming more dependent on computers to run almost every aspect of their lives. This growing dependence is as a result of computers ability to make life …

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The Morality of Torture and Group-Based Differentiation

The Morality of Torture and Group-Based Differentiation   Torture Introduction The term ‘torture stems from the Latin word ‘torquere’ which means to twist. There exists a grey area on the precise legal definition of the term torture. However, the practice has been condemned by international agreements including the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in Article …

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The Governments Justifications for the Japanese Internment Camps

Japanese Internment Camps Introduction The second world war was fueled by hate; this hate stemmed from restrictions placed on Germany by virtue of the Treaty of Versailles. By extension, this deliberate hate was imposed among innocent groups of people, who were used as mere scapegoats. This reality was particularly true for Japanese-Americans who were subjected …

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Abortion Rights: US Legislation and Women Right to Choose

Abortion Rights Introduction The term abortion refers to the termination of a pregnancy, achieved through removing the fetus from the uterus. In essence, abortion is the premature expulsion of a fetus from the womb. While this definition seems harsh to the unborn child,women chose to have an abortion for a wide array of reasons. These …

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