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Papers On Law & Legal Systems
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“Property and Title in European Countries
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A paper which looks at the concepts of property, title and ownership in Britain, Germany and France and the way in which title and property are transferred, the difference between tangible and intangible property, and the function of the public notary in countries such as France.
Filename: JLproperty.wps
“Reforms in the Magistracy”
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A paper which looks at the role of the magistrates in the British judicial system and the ways in which significant reforms have been effected as a result of the adoption of the European Convention, and the other areas in which the magistracy should undergo reform.
Bibliography lists 2 sources
Filename: JLmagistrates.wps
“The Human Rights Act 1998, Articles 8 and 10, in relation to the media”
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A seven page paper which looks at the way in which the courts have interpreted Articles 8 and 10 of the Human Rights Act 1998 with specific reference to the media’s dissemination of personal information and the potential for breaches of the Act by so doing.
Filename: JLHRAct.wps
“The Right to Privacy”
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A five page paper which looks at the historical background to the concept of the right to privacy and some of the ways in which personal privacy is protected; the paper also considers the difficulties of maintaining one’s privacy in view of modern surveillance techniques and the monitoring of global communication.
Bibliography lists 2 sources
Filename: JLprivacy.wps
“Why Our Drug Laws Have Failed and What We Can Do About It”: A Discussion of the Premises of Author James P Gray in Comparison to the Philosophies of Plato, Aristotle, Socrates, Machiavelli, Locke, Hobbes, and Rousseau
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A 5 page exploration of the question of whether drug laws are serving a positive societal function. Gray contends that not only are drug laws ineffective, they are counterproductive and potentially devastating. This contention is evaluated in light of the contentions of numerous other philosophers. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: PPdrugLw.rtf
"Arc of Justice" – Justifiable Homicide
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This 5 page paper discusses the book "Arc of Justice" about the shooting of a white man by blacks in Detroit in 1925. It argues that the acquittal of the black defendants in the subsequent trial was the correct decision, but also that they would not have been acquitted with any attorney other than Clarence Darrow defending them. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: HVOSweet.rtf
"Battered Women in the Courtroom-The Power of Judicial Responses": A Review of the Book by James Ptacek
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A 5 page paper analyzing Ptacek's review of the legal complications facing a woman who has been battered by her husband or significant partner. Ptacek's book stands out in three critical areas. In addition to considering the effects of men's violence on the daily lives of women, "Battered Women in the Courtroom-The Power of Judicial Responses" provides a review of the laws designed to protect women from abusive men and evaluates the response of judges to battered women who enter their courtroom seeking legal redress. Concludes that Ptacek's analysis of the legal arena facing battered women in the courtroom is one of the most thorough and detailed as of yet provided in the literature. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: PPwomBtr.wps
"Internet and Computer Law: Cases-Comments-Questions": A Discussion of the Principles Illuminated by Authors Peter B. Maggs, John T. Soma, and James A. Sprowl
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A 12 page discussion of the ease with which private and proprietary information can be unscrupulously gleaned from the multitude of computerized digitized files which exist in the contemporary world. The laws which exist for the purpose of protecting our privacy and the ownership of intellectual property have proven to be a little real benefit. The case law outlined by Maggs, Soma, and Sprowl is used as a springboard in this paper to discuss several independent examples of where information privacy becomes an issue and the measures that can be taken
to protect that privacy. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PPlwComp.rtf
"Oregon v. Smith, et al"
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This 8 page paper summarizes the case Employment Division v Smith 494 US 872 (1990) and argues that the Supreme Court's ruling was in error. Bibliography lists four sources.
Filename: HVORSmth.rtf
"To Kill A Mockingbird" - Accuracy Of Criminal Justice Activities
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3 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses Finch's trial interrogation and the validity of witness testimony as they relate to contemporary criminal justice activities. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: TLCmockbird.rtf
"Unconstitutional" Alcohol Sales Prohibitions by US Cities
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A 10 page paper discussing the trend toward sharply restricting alcohol sales in cities for the purpose of restricting availability in narrow locations. Restricting alcohol sales by zoning and imposing time controls is not unconstitutional in action, but it certainly does oppose the intent of the Constitution and specifically the 21st amendment that repealed Prohibition in 1933. Citizens and local politicians alike need to ensure that their communities do not fall into the trap of "back-door" prohibition that already has been overruled by the 21st amendment. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: KSlawAlcSalCit.rtf
"What’s Important In Law In A Society Is Social Facts And Not Morality Or Justice": Commentary
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3 pages in length. Herbert L.A. Hart's (1997) assertion of "what's important in law in a society is social facts and not morality or justice" (p. PG), goes against the very grain of the entire legal process. In order to accept this accusation, it is important to understand how and why the notion of law first developed. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: TLCLawCm.rtf
"Who Owns Information?: From Privacy to Public Access"
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A 9 page discussion of the concerns presented in the book by Ann Wells Branscomb. The
management of information has become considerably more complex in the last few generations. Branscomb details the topic of information ownership
with a particular emphasis on the risks which currently exist in regard to information privacy. Branscomb's book supports the contention that,
although laws exist to protect digitized information, those laws are inadequate. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PPpriva3.rtf
(The) Abortion Bill
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A 6 page essay detailing the evolution of legislation concerning abortion in the mid 1990's from its initial controversy until its legal passing as a bill. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Aborbill.wps
(The) First Amendment
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9 pages which analytically examine whether or not the 1st amendment has 'lived up' to the expectation of its drafters. Bibliography contains 18 legal references.
Filename: 1stamd.rtf
12 Angry Men
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3 page discussion of the classic 50's film '12 Angry Men'; an examination of the American system of trial by jury and the role that stereotypes and prejudices can ultimately play in the system. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: 12Angrym.rtf
16th, 17th & 18th Amendments
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A 4 page research paper that looks briefly at the history associated with these amendments to the US Constitution. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: kh161718.rtf
1925 Land Legislation in English Law
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1925 Land Legislation in English Law: This 12-page essay examines the tenets of Great Britain’s 1925 land law statutes, while discussing the underlying property ownership issues, overall objectives, and the legislation’s ultimate judicial legacy. The Law of Property Act and the Land Registration Act, (both of 1925) were two landmark pieces of legislation that would irrevocably and forever, change the face of English property laws. Bibliography lists 10 sources. SNLandlw.doc
Filename: SNLandlw.doc
1971 Montreal Convention: A Legal Brief
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A 2 page paper which presents a legal brief
of the case concerning the 1971 Montreal Convention. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAlbmontr.wps
2 New Proposed Laws
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A 4 page research paper/essay that proposes 2 new laws. The first law proposes that “puppy mills,” (i.e., informal breeders) should be regulated to ensure humane treatment of animals and that these breeders should be held to professional standards of breeding. The second law gives authority to firemen to compel individuals to undergo decontamination in the event of exposure to hazardous materials. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: kh2laws.rtf
3 Law Questions
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6 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses jurisprudence, choosing a Supreme Court justice and the phases of a trial. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: TLC3lawqs.rtf
3 Policing Papers
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A 30 paper research paper that consists of 3 separate essays on community policing. 1st paper is 8 pages in length and cites 3 sources; 2nd paper is 8 pages in length and cites 4 sources; and the last is 11 page in length and cites 17 sources. Also, there are 3 pages of illustrating note-taking procedures from 1 of the sources listed in each paper. Community policing and problem-oriented policing issues are thoroughly explored.
Filename: khcoppop.rtf
3 Questions Pertaining To Inquiry, Evidence And Judgments
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3 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses the following: How much inquiry is enough; how do you evaluate evidence; and how do you express judgments effectively? Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: TLC3LawQ.rtf
A Case Concerning Directive 84/5/EEC
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This 4 page paper looks at a case supplied by the student were the victim of a hit and run accident believes the compensation they have been awarded by the Bureau for Compensation. The paper considers using Article 234 EC to gain a preliminary decision on whether the UK has implemented Directive 84/5/EEC correctly. The bibliography cites 6 sources.
Filename: TEdir845.rtf
A Case for Judicial Review; Assessment and Alterantives
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This 20 page paper looks at a case study provided by the student where a dependant wife is entitled to compensation under the Trinidad and Tobago Criminal Injuries Compensation Act No 21 of 1999. The board to which the wife should submit an application has not yet been set up, despite years passing since the Act was passed. The paper considers the chances of bringing an action under the Judicial Review Act 60 of 2000. The paper makes extensive reference to Commonwealth law, specifically the UK and Australia which is influential in the area. The paper also considers a writ of Mandamus as an alterative. The bibliography cites 13 sources.
Filename: TEtrinjudrev.rtf
A Case in Judicial Review
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This 8 page paper considers a case supplied by the student where there are apparent procedural errors in a decision made by a local authority, as well as a potential abuse of power. The bibliography cites 8 sources
Filename: TEjrgran.rtf
A Case of Loss
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This 14 page paper looks at a case study supplied by the student and gives advise to a client; Tony, according to English law. Tony has been very unlucky. Firstly he is pursued to allow his flat to be used as security for his employers business loan. He believes this to be for a period of six months only, but received papers form the bank seeking to realise their security after the six month period. Tony also showed his plans for a property development to his boss, who offered to help. The plans are based on an expected inheritance form his step father who he has been supporting financially. Tony finds out he has not been left the property and that his employer has stolen his plans. Looking at both statute law and case law Tony is advised regarding any potential claims he may have. The bibliography cites 10 sources.
Filename: TEcharges.rtf
A Case Study in English Law
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This 12 page paper considers a case provided by the student. The case has several potential claims and each is discussed separately and covers breach of contract, the postal rule, frustration, negligent tort and employment law regarding redundancy. The bibliography cites 12 sources.
Filename: TEquelaw.rtf
A Comparison Between The United States and United Kingdom Approach to Anti-Discrimination law
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This 14 page paper consider the approach that has been taken in both of these countries to discrimination. The paper considers the legislative culture, the influence of the past and the way in which measures such as the Bill of Rights and The Human Rights Acts can be seen as material of the approaches adopted. The bibliography cites 16 sources
Filename: TEdiscr1.wps
A Consideration of Norma Basch’s “Framing American Divorce: From the Revolutionary Generation to the Victorians”
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A 5 page paper book review of the 1999 text. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: TGframing.rtf
A Contested Will
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A 3 page essay that argues that a will that is being contested in the State of New York is legal. The writer paraphrases the appropriate statute in order to make this argument. No bibliography is offered.
Filename: khcwill.rtf
A Critique on the October, 2008 Ringtone Decision
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This 3 page paper examines this decision related to copyright and the music industry. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: SA843mus.rtf
A Current Bill in Congress; H.R. 863
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This 5 page paper considers the Consequences for Juvenile Offenders Act of 2001 (H.R. 863) what it does, and how the current bill will impact on practice and policy of dealing with juvenile justice. The bibliography cites 6 sources.
Filename: TEjuvnil.rtf
A Day in Court
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2 page essay describing two cases heard in a Central New Jersey Court; one criminal (traffic) and the other, civil. No Bibliography.
Filename: Court.wps
A Day in Court # 2
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A thorough 10 page discussion of events transpiring (from beginning to end) during an Edison (NJ) township municipal court session. Excellent for those studying criminal justice, political science, and basic law. No bibliography.
Filename: Court2.wps
A Day in Court # 3
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11 pages in length. Same as Court2.wps- only the described court session takes place in East Windsor Township (NJ) municipal court.
Filename: Court3.wps
A Day in Court # 4
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10 pages in length. Same as Court2.wps- only the described court session takes place in Union Township (NJ) Municipal court.
Filename: Court4.wps
A Day in Court # 5
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12 pages in length. Same as Court2.wps- only the described court session takes place in East Windsor Township (NJ) Municipal court and includes one chart illustrating various sentences and penalties in New Jersey.
Filename: Court5.wps
A Day in the Life of a CSI
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This 7 page paper discusses what a CSI might do in a typical day. It also describes the way a crime scene is investigated, what the code of ethics of the profession is like, and what sort of ethical dilemmas could present themselves to an individual in this field. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: HVdaycsi.rtf
A DISCUSSION OF INTERNATIONAL ARBIRTATION
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This 20-page paper focuses on two cases of international arbitration: Eco Swiss vs. Benetton and Mitsubishi vs. Soler. The cases point up the importance of arbitrators and their knowledge of competitive law in their rulings. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: MTecoben.rtf