the expectation that the law is just. The idea that like cases should be treated alike is anchored in the assumption that one person is the legal equal of any other. Thus‚ persons in similar situations should not be treated differently except for legally relevant and clearly justifiable reasons. Precedent promotes judicial restraint and limits a judge’s ability to determine the outcome of a case in a way that he or she might choose if there were no precedent. This function of
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The United Kingdom has no binding constitution as it is unwritten‚ but the UK constitution is made up of rules which come from Acts of Parliament‚ judgements derived from cases and conventions. The rule of law is a legal principle that governs a nation rather than being governed by the arbitrary decisions of individual officials. A famous constitutional theorist Av Dicey defines that the rule of law states that we are all subject to the law‚ that nobody is above the law or exempt from the law.
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Shahil Patel English 4 Xu 6 May 2014 Foot Binding: The Price of Beauty Foot binding is the practice of wrapping the feet of younger girls to prevent further growth‚ usually tied to the Chinese culture. Around the 18th century‚ foot binding was viewed to be very erotic and appealing leading many women to partake in this action. After many objections and calls for reform the practice of foot binding died out. It is unfair to expect women to painfully bind their feet just to please men and
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power I exert on the court depends on the power of my arguments‚ not on my gender”. Lawyers are advocates of the law as well as advisors to their clients. Stereotypes are present in the law profession‚ and it is recognized as a man’s territory. Legally Blonde‚ a film directed by Robert Luketic‚ reveals the generalizations made about a blonde sorority girl pursuing a career in law. Sex does not determine the quality of a lawyer; their knowledge‚ performance and representation of the law reflects
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"A valid contract‚ in essence‚ is the agreement between its parties". Discuss this statement and‚ using both case law and legal principles‚ comment on the essential elements of a valid contract and the importance of each. To a certain extent this statement is true but it is only one element of a valid contract to explain please find following all elements and conditions within a valid contract. To Contract: Is to enter into a relationship or agreement between two or more parties that create in
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“Legally Blind: Why I’m Against Legalizing Marijuana” is an internet article on the Huffington Post’s website written by Dr. Howard Samuels. Dr. Howard Samuels is a licensed therapist who is currently the CEO of The Hills Treatment Center‚ a substance abuse treatment facility in Los Angeles‚ CA. He holds a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and is a Marriage and Family Therapist‚ specializing in addiction (Samuels). His article‚ “Legally Blind: Why I’m Against Legalizing Marijuana”‚ is to be presented
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The Presentation of Yin/Yang and the Five Elements The ideas of yin/yang and the five elements are center themes of Chinese medicine. In this paper I will attempt to compare and contrast the ways that Giovanni’s The Foundations of Chinese Medicine: A Comprehensive Text for Acupuncturists and Herbalists and Ikeda’s The Practice of Japanese Acupuncture and Moxibustion present ideas of yin/yang and the five elements. I will note their similarities and differences in style‚ content and structure
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Unit 4: Marketing Principles Section 4: Understand and use the marketing mix in different contexts * Plan marketing mixes for two different segments in the consumer markets To enable an explanation of the use of marketing mixes for two segments in the consumer market‚ it is intended to use a food product which is entering a competitive UK market. In this case‚ it is intended to concentrate on two diverse products: 1. Low salt and fat cheddar (blocks) 2. Handy sealed multi packs each
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statutory curriculum for children from birth to 5years. All child care providers must use the early year’s foundation stage to ensure a consistent and flexible approach to children’s care‚ learning and development in order for the child to meet the five every child matters outcomes. The welfare requirement is enforced by Regulations made under Section 39‚ (1) (b) of the Childcare Act 2006. There are six area covered by the early learning goals and educational programmes. Which are:- -Personal
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time to blow off steam and relax. I think that the article in the discussion section is for me so enlightening. It makes me think‚ what characteristics that gives me the resilience to deal my busy schedule(Harrington‚2012). I think of the five key elements of resilience that makes me stronger is my emotional and spiritual well being with the support of my family(Harrington‚2012). I try to keep a positive attitude when dealing with a stressful situation that comes in my life(Harrington‚2012). While
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