Essays About Government

By 1917 Russia had been at War for three years and the strains on the both the army and the country itself were becoming more and more established as time went on and people were beginning to question the Tsar’s rule. Previous to 1917 the Tsar had suffered many setbacks as ruler of Russia. The […]

The Treaty of Versailles satisfied no-one completely and was quite unfair towards Germany. The treaty was both unfair and vindictive although there is also evidence to the contrary. France was the most pleased with the treaty as since they suffered the greatest casualties and damage they sought revenge and received in the vindictiveness of the […]

ID cards are used by many countries around the world but the UK is about to introduce one of the most ambitious schemes yet with a biometric card for all citizens that aim to tackle terrorism, illegal immigration, cut spending and other crimes. The government said there is widespread support among the population for the […]

In order to ‘critically assess discriminatory practices within the criminal justice process operate against ethnic minorities’, we must first outline the criminal justice process and define the terms ‘ethnic minorities’ and ‘discriminatory practices’. Whilst the author acknowledges the debate between the terms ‘Criminal Justice System (CJS) 1 and ‘Criminal Justice Process’, for the purpose of […]

In 2010, Nixon orally declared himself as trustee of his own farm, Whitewater, for the benefit of his son, Ronald. He also declared that he was the trustee of the collection of diamonds in his safety deposit for his daughter, Nancy.All about the transfer of title (legal) to the trustees. If I am the settlor […]

The issue of Free Movement of Workers is central to the elimination of one of the barriers to the internal market, which as an essential basis for the European Community, is a matter of considerable debate. In determining which appears to be the prevailing interpretation, we will have to regard Article 39 of the Treaty […]

The Treaty of Rome established the concept of ‘four freedoms’ to promote economic integration among its member states, with the free movement of goods being one of them. The common goal was to establish a unified market. The basic principles of a custom union between Member States1 were established through designed mechanisms. In order to […]

The first request for advice from Brenda involves a scenario in which one of her employees seeks action on the grounds of age discrimination. Having traditionally allowed two of her employees to leave early every day in order to pick their children up from school, a third employee wishes to leave early in order to […]

Symeonides examines the Rome II Regulation[2] and contends that it is a “lost chance”. He believes that if the EU legislator had incorporated all the suggestions from GEDIP[3] and the rapporteur during the creation and organization of the Rome II, it could be a more effective document. Symeonides states that a more adaptable structure for […]

A court order called injunction can prohibit or compel a party to do something if the case is deemed unfair. These are called equity remedies. Specific Performance is a type of injunction that requires someone to fulfill their promise. The claimant must consider the damages to be insufficient in order for an injunction to be […]

As agreements between States are made most notably by instrument of the treaty, a study of international law would be completely lacking without a discussion of treaties and reservations to treaties. Simply speaking, a treaty is an agreement between States, and as expected, agreement may not come easily. Making reservations to treaties is one method […]

Although some countries may meet the criteria and be considered a state, there is no universally accepted set of criteria for determining statehood. Therefore, despite Fabota’s claim to statehood, the UK and others still question it. The Montevideo Convention on Rights and Duties of States 1933, Art 1 establishes criteria for statehood that a country […]

Torture as defined by the United Nations Convention against Torture (UNCAT) is described as the purposeful infliction of extreme physical suffering on a non-consenting and defenceless human being. 1 The reference to torture at an international level is only when torture is committed by a state or an agent of the state. Torture is banned […]

Although there are obstacles, the EU-Russia connection holds importance. Marsh and Mackenstein (2005: 202) believe that due to Russia’s size and proximity, it cannot be fully integrated nor ignored. The way they engage with each other raises questions about whether it is a strategic alliance or a cooperative endeavor. In an interview with the Italian […]

The principle of caveat emptor is a doctrine that was dominant in the English legal system pre-19th century. Its literal translation means ‘let the buyer beware. ‘ The common law maxim is as the translation suggests, that the courts will not offer any protection for consumers who have entered into a contract which is a […]

It is generally accepted within the law of contract that the ideal[s] of contractual fairness and liberty should prevail in contractual disputes. Central to these ideals is the doctrine of consideration and the principles within this doctrine such as, the lack of adequacy needed for consideration and the rules derived from both Stilk v Myrick […]

The doctrine of Promissory Estoppel was developed in the late nineteenth century for the purpose of preventing injustice where one party goes back on their promise when the other party is in reliance of that promise. The doctrine was first established in Hughes v Metropolitan Railway Co. [1877]1 and has been developing till date. The […]

Although this restrictive narrow usage undermines and contradicts the element of common and statute law, it is essential to restrict it to avoid a further disintegration of the law.  As Lord Wright expressed, the doctrine of frustration “is modern and flexible and is not subject to being constricted by an arbitrary formula”. 1]Its application is […]

Following a global conflict, the United Nations (UN) was formed to promote collaboration, solidarity, and safety among nations similar to its precursor group, the League of Nations. It is crucial to note that since it comprises independent states, the UN does not act as an authoritative body or establish regulations. With 51 participating member countries, […]

In 2000, Congress submitted a bill to the President detailing a proposal that would outline the procedure of improved security in American airports. At the time, Kay Bailey Hutchinson, a Republican Senator from Texas, and her cosponsors did not realize the issues with airport security that would lie ahead in the next year. However, they […]

The Abu Ghraib prisoner abuse story is a topic that various individuals and groups in the United States must consider whether it will have an advantageous or disadvantageous effect on the country’s mood and security. Before deciding to report or publish such a story, journalists, newspapers, magazines, web sites, and radio stations are responsible for […]

Although the state’s institution and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) have different theoretical structures, they are strongly connected. The state’s political structure comprises of the National People’s Congress (NPC), Standing Committee of the NPC, State Council, and Provincial People’s Congress. On the other hand, the CCP’s political structure consists of the Standing Committee, Politburo, Central […]