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Legal Terms – Group Litigation
A civil litigation procedure allowing the court to issue a Group Litigation Order (GLO) when numerous claims raise common questions of fact or law. Examples include cases of industrial disease, defective products, or public transport accidents. Such actions are managed collectively under Part 19 of the Civil Procedure Rules, promoting efficiency and consistency.
A civil litigation procedure allowing the court to issue a Group Litigation Order (GLO) when numerous claims raise common questions of fact or law. Examples include cases of industrial disease, defective products, or public transport accidents. Such actions are managed collectively under Part 19 of the Civil Procedure Rules, promoting efficiency and consistency.
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Legal Terms – Guantanamo Bay
A US naval base located in southeast Cuba, leased under the Cuban–American Treaty of 1903. Since 2002, it has operated as a military detention centre for individuals accused of terrorism, primarily captured in Afghanistan and Iraq, many held without formal charges. In Boumediene v Bush (2008), the US Supreme Court ruled that detainees have the constitutional right to judicial review via habeas corpus, limiting executive detention powers. Efforts to close the facility were announced by President Obama (2009) and President Biden (2021), though detainees remain.
A US naval base located in southeast Cuba, leased under the Cuban–American Treaty of 1903. Since 2002, it has operated as a military detention centre for individuals accused of terrorism, primarily captured in Afghanistan and Iraq, many held without formal charges. In Boumediene v Bush (2008), the US Supreme Court ruled that detainees have the constitutional right to judicial review via habeas corpus, limiting executive detention powers. Efforts to close the facility were announced by President Obama (2009) and President Biden (2021), though detainees remain.
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Legal Terms – Guarantee
A secondary contractual promise where a person (the guarantor) agrees to be liable for the debt or default of another (the principal debtor), who is primarily responsible. A guarantee must be supported by independent consideration and evidenced in writing. Upon paying under the guarantee, the guarantor is entitled to recover the sum from the principal debtor. It differs from indemnity, which imposes primary liability.
A secondary contractual promise where a person (the guarantor) agrees to be liable for the debt or default of another (the principal debtor), who is primarily responsible. A guarantee must be supported by independent consideration and evidenced in writing. Upon paying under the guarantee, the guarantor is entitled to recover the sum from the principal debtor. It differs from indemnity, which imposes primary liability.
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Legal Terms – Guarantee Company
A form of limited company whose members’ liability is restricted to the amount they agree to contribute in the event of the company being wound up. Commonly used for non-profit or charitable organizations, rather than commercial enterprises.
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Legal Terms – Guarantee Payment
A statutory payment that an employer must make to an employee under the Employment Rights Act 1996 (Part III, ss. 28–35) when no work is available for a full working day or shift. Entitlement arises after one month’s continuous employment and is subject to a daily and total cap. Employees are not entitled to such payment if absence is due to industrial action, refusal of reasonable alternative work, or non-compliance with availability requirements.
A statutory payment that an employer must make to an employee under the Employment Rights Act 1996 (Part III, ss. 28–35) when no work is available for a full working day or shift. Entitlement arises after one month’s continuous employment and is subject to a daily and total cap. Employees are not entitled to such payment if absence is due to industrial action, refusal of reasonable alternative work, or non-compliance with availability requirements.
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Legal Terms – Guard Dog
A dog specifically kept to protect people or property. Under the Guard Dogs Act 1975, it is a summary offence to use or allow the use of a guard dog unless it is securely restrained or controlled by a handler. Civil and criminal liability for injuries caused by the dog remain governed by tort law and, in severe cases, may amount to manslaughter by gross negligence.
A dog specifically kept to protect people or property. Under the Guard Dogs Act 1975, it is a summary offence to use or allow the use of a guard dog unless it is securely restrained or controlled by a handler. Civil and criminal liability for injuries caused by the dog remain governed by tort law and, in severe cases, may amount to manslaughter by gross negligence.
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Legal Terms – Guardian
An individual formally appointed to care for a child’s welfare and interests after the death of the parents. Appointment may be made by the court during family proceedings or privately by a parent with parental responsibility under the Children Act 1989, section 5. Guardianship automatically confers parental responsibility and can be created simply in writing, signed, and dated.
An individual formally appointed to care for a child’s welfare and interests after the death of the parents. Appointment may be made by the court during family proceedings or privately by a parent with parental responsibility under the Children Act 1989, section 5. Guardianship automatically confers parental responsibility and can be created simply in writing, signed, and dated.
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Legal Terms – Grant of Representation
A probate certificate authorizing one or more individuals to administer a deceased person’s estate. This includes both grants of probate (where there is a will) and letters of administration (where there is none). It provides legal authority to collect assets, pay debts, and distribute property.
A probate certificate authorizing one or more individuals to administer a deceased person’s estate. This includes both grants of probate (where there is a will) and letters of administration (where there is none). It provides legal authority to collect assets, pay debts, and distribute property.
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Legal Terms – Grants in Aid
Financial assistance provided by the central government to local authorities, charities, or public agencies to fund specific services, projects, or policy objectives. These payments are non-repayable and represent a key method of supporting local and national initiatives.
Financial assistance provided by the central government to local authorities, charities, or public agencies to fund specific services, projects, or policy objectives. These payments are non-repayable and represent a key method of supporting local and national initiatives.
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Legal Terms – Grant with the Will Annexed
A type of letters of administration issued where a deceased person has left a valid will but no executor (or the executor cannot serve). It allows the appointed administrator to distribute the estate according to the terms of the will.
A type of letters of administration issued where a deceased person has left a valid will but no executor (or the executor cannot serve). It allows the appointed administrator to distribute the estate according to the terms of the will.
