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Legal Terms - close of pleadings
Previously, a phase of the High Court pleading process that took place 14 days following the counterclaim, reply, or defense's service. The *case management and track *allocation functions are now in charge of this phase.
Previously, a phase of the High Court pleading process that took place 14 days following the counterclaim, reply, or defense's service. The *case management and track *allocation functions are now in charge of this phase.
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Legal Terms - Closure
closure: The process of halting discussion of a topic, especially in the Commons, by introducing a motion "that the question be now put," which is not up for discussion. As a result, a vote on the matter at hand needs to be held right away.
closure: The process of halting discussion of a topic, especially in the Commons, by introducing a motion "that the question be now put," which is not up for discussion. As a result, a vote on the matter at hand needs to be held right away.
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Legal Terms – club
an organization governed by bylaws binding on its members under contract law. Club property is either owned by a proprietor (often a company limited by guarantee) who runs the club as a profit-making enterprise, or it is vested in trustees acting on behalf of the members (members’ club). In a members' club, the committee is often responsible for club debts; in a proprietary club, the owner is.
an organization governed by bylaws binding on its members under contract law. Club property is either owned by a proprietor (often a company limited by guarantee) who runs the club as a profit-making enterprise, or it is vested in trustees acting on behalf of the members (members’ club). In a members' club, the committee is often responsible for club debts; in a proprietary club, the owner is.
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Legal Terms - Coase theorem
a notion that is frequently used in the *economic study of law. Dedicated to Ronald Coase, the Nobel laureate (1911–2013), it describes
a conclusion that maximizes the net total of social wealth is considered "efficient." The theorem can be used, in particular, to examine the degree to which the rules yield such a "efficient" result in the context of the law of *tort. The Coase Theorem can be summed up simply as follows: whichever legal norm is chosen, the "efficient" outcome will happen under situations with low transaction costs and well-defined property rights. The strategy used by Coase is that a "efficient" regulation is one that minimizes the total of accident costs and preventive costs because such a rule will often diminish societal wealth the least amount of time. However, preventing accidents through safety measures unavoidably incurs costs.
a notion that is frequently used in the *economic study of law. Dedicated to Ronald Coase, the Nobel laureate (1911–2013), it describes
a conclusion that maximizes the net total of social wealth is considered "efficient." The theorem can be used, in particular, to examine the degree to which the rules yield such a "efficient" result in the context of the law of *tort. The Coase Theorem can be summed up simply as follows: whichever legal norm is chosen, the "efficient" outcome will happen under situations with low transaction costs and well-defined property rights. The strategy used by Coase is that a "efficient" regulation is one that minimizes the total of accident costs and preventive costs because such a rule will often diminish societal wealth the least amount of time. However, preventing accidents through safety measures unavoidably incurs costs.
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Legal Terms – code
A comprehensive written legal code (such as the French Code Napoleon). Although there isn't a code of English law, some specific subjects have been covered in this manner by *codifying statutes (such as the Sale of Goods Act 1893, which was modified and reenacted in the Sale of Goods Act 1979).
A comprehensive written legal code (such as the French Code Napoleon). Although there isn't a code of English law, some specific subjects have been covered in this manner by *codifying statutes (such as the Sale of Goods Act 1893, which was modified and reenacted in the Sale of Goods Act 1979).
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Legal Terms - codecision procedure
a process made possible by the *Maastricht Treaty that gave the European Parliament the authority to veto some proposed laws. A conciliation committee of the Council and Parliament will try to come to an agreement if the *Council of the European Union and the European Parliament are unable to agree following a second reading of the proposal by the Parliament. The legislation may be rejected by the Parliament by an absolute majority vote if a compromise cannot be achieved. The codecision procedure was renamed the *ordinary legislative procedure and expanded to cover most legislative sectors under the terms of the *Lisbon Treaty.
a process made possible by the *Maastricht Treaty that gave the European Parliament the authority to veto some proposed laws. A conciliation committee of the Council and Parliament will try to come to an agreement if the *Council of the European Union and the European Parliament are unable to agree following a second reading of the proposal by the Parliament. The legislation may be rejected by the Parliament by an absolute majority vote if a compromise cannot be achieved. The codecision procedure was renamed the *ordinary legislative procedure and expanded to cover most legislative sectors under the terms of the *Lisbon Treaty.
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Legal Terms - Code for Crown Prosecutors Guidance
issued by the Director of Public Prosecutions to the *Crown Prosecution Service under the
Prosecution of Offenders Act of 1985 outlines the general guidelines to be followed in determining prosecution choices. Crown prosecutors have to be convinced that a prosecution is necessary in the public interest and that there is enough evidence to offer a reasonable chance of conviction.
issued by the Director of Public Prosecutions to the *Crown Prosecution Service under the
Prosecution of Offenders Act of 1985 outlines the general guidelines to be followed in determining prosecution choices. Crown prosecutors have to be convinced that a prosecution is necessary in the public interest and that there is enough evidence to offer a reasonable chance of conviction.
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Legal Terms - code of practice
1. A set of guidelines that are intended solely for practical use or that establish professional standards of conduct but lack legal authority, such as the Highway Code. The *Office of Fair Trading (now abolished) was tasked with encouraging trade associations to develop and distribute codes of practice to their members as guidance in protecting and advancing the interests of UK consumers under the provisions of the Fair Trading Act 1973 and the Enterprise Act 2002. The Health and Safety and Equal Opportunities Commission, *ACAS, and the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions have all released codes of practice that offer advice to employers, workers, and their representatives on how to fulfill their legal responsibilities in pertinent areas.
In general, a party who violates a code of practice is not immediately subject to legal action or other civil remedies. Nonetheless, it could be used as proof that he hasn't complied with a pertinent legal requirement. 2. Any of the PACE codes, which are those provided by the Home Secretary in accordance with the Police and Criminal Evidence Act of 1984 and authorized by Parliament; these codes have undergone multiple revisions, the most recent of which applies to Codes C and H and went into effect on August 21, 2019. Code A addresses the use of legislative authority by law enforcement to conduct a vehicle or person search without first making an arrest. It also addresses the requirement that a police officer document any stops or interactions. Code B relates to the police's authority to conduct property searches, seize, and hold onto any property or people found there. The guidelines for police officers' handling, interrogation, and detention of individuals within their care are outlined in Code C. Code D
focuses on the primary techniques employed by law enforcement to verify an individual's identity in relation to criminal investigations and the maintenance of precise and trustworthy criminal records. Code E addresses the tape recording of police station suspect interviews. Code F addresses the audio-visual recording of suspect interviews. Section 110 of the Serious Organized Crime and Police Act 2005 altered section 24 of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984, which deals with arrest powers. In police custody, Code H pertains to the detention and interrogation of individuals suspected of terrorism.
1. A set of guidelines that are intended solely for practical use or that establish professional standards of conduct but lack legal authority, such as the Highway Code. The *Office of Fair Trading (now abolished) was tasked with encouraging trade associations to develop and distribute codes of practice to their members as guidance in protecting and advancing the interests of UK consumers under the provisions of the Fair Trading Act 1973 and the Enterprise Act 2002. The Health and Safety and Equal Opportunities Commission, *ACAS, and the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions have all released codes of practice that offer advice to employers, workers, and their representatives on how to fulfill their legal responsibilities in pertinent areas.
In general, a party who violates a code of practice is not immediately subject to legal action or other civil remedies. Nonetheless, it could be used as proof that he hasn't complied with a pertinent legal requirement. 2. Any of the PACE codes, which are those provided by the Home Secretary in accordance with the Police and Criminal Evidence Act of 1984 and authorized by Parliament; these codes have undergone multiple revisions, the most recent of which applies to Codes C and H and went into effect on August 21, 2019. Code A addresses the use of legislative authority by law enforcement to conduct a vehicle or person search without first making an arrest. It also addresses the requirement that a police officer document any stops or interactions. Code B relates to the police's authority to conduct property searches, seize, and hold onto any property or people found there. The guidelines for police officers' handling, interrogation, and detention of individuals within their care are outlined in Code C. Code D
focuses on the primary techniques employed by law enforcement to verify an individual's identity in relation to criminal investigations and the maintenance of precise and trustworthy criminal records. Code E addresses the tape recording of police station suspect interviews. Code F addresses the audio-visual recording of suspect interviews. Section 110 of the Serious Organized Crime and Police Act 2005 altered section 24 of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984, which deals with arrest powers. In police custody, Code H pertains to the detention and interrogation of individuals suspected of terrorism.
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Legal Terms - Claim Production Centre (CPC)
a department inside the *county courts system's administrative framework that produces summonses from frequent county court users, especially utility companies. You may find it in Northampton. Established in 1990 on the same location, the County Court Bulk Centre (CCBC) handles about 90% of all claims electronically these days. The case is moved to the county court in the area if the defendant disputes the claim, all or a portion of it.
a department inside the *county courts system's administrative framework that produces summonses from frequent county court users, especially utility companies. You may find it in Northampton. Established in 1990 on the same location, the County Court Bulk Centre (CCBC) handles about 90% of all claims electronically these days. The case is moved to the county court in the area if the defendant disputes the claim, all or a portion of it.
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Legal Terms - class gift
a present given to members of a specific group (like "to my daughters") as opposed to to specific individuals (like "to my daughters A and B")
a present given to members of a specific group (like "to my daughters") as opposed to to specific individuals (like "to my daughters A and B")
