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In Sidaway v Board of Governors of the Bethlehem Royal Hospital [1984] 1 ALL ER 1018 Dunn LJ stated in the Court of Appeal that ‘the concept of informed consent plays no part in English law’ (per Dunn LJ at 1030). Is this still an accurate reflection of the law? In Sidaway, the plaintiff brought…

“The introduction of identity cards in the UK infringes upon our human rights and civil liberties whilst actually doing very little to counter crime and terrorism” – Discuss Contents – Abstract Introduction Chapter One – Surveillance as a means of crime prevention & counter terrorism 1.1 Is surveillance needed for crime prevention? 1.2 Is surveillance…

“In a large number of situations both insurers and the courts recognise that the doctrine of subrogation in insurance may have unfortunate results and is wasteful. It is clear that the doctrine no longer serves any useful purpose”. Discuss. INTRODUCTION It has been recognised that fundamentally it is tort law that ensures compensation for loss…

Figurational Sociology The concept of figuration grew out of Norbert Elias’s best-known work, The Civilizing Process (Elias, 1939/1994). This work provided an analysis of how the European nation state emerged. It analysed social behaviour in modernity, and particularly social interactions. Split into two parts, the work first focussed on an analysis of manners to provide…

How Liberalism ideology relates to social work practice The history and influence of Liberalism is a complex issue, and understanding social work practice involves penetrating a vast nexus of theoretical and practical socio-political factors. Nevertheless, addressing the specific question of how Liberalism relates to social work practice reveals important and distinct points for discussion. In…

How do the boxing scenes in The Iliad and The Aeneid fit in with the ideal of the Classical Hero? CONTENTS Introduction The Ideal of the Classical Hero in Ancient Greek and Roman Culture Boxing in the Ancient World Homer Virgil Plato Conclusion Bibliography Introduction Ancient Greek and Roman literature was a vital tool in…

How companies manipulate their accounts using accounting ratios? Abstract The emergence of accounting scandals in the US has shaken the world over. Professionals, stakeholders, shareholders and regulatory authorities blame a multitude of factors for the proliferation of cases like Enron, Tyco, WorldCom and Xerox etc. The researcher is of the view that the rising number…

Title: How Gardener’s Multiple Intelligence Theories Can Aid Adolescents Learning in A Design and Technology Secondary School Workshop Main Topic : Education Education is a key stone to one’s future. One of the stages involved in education is the adolescent stage. The education in this period is vital. There are various theories put forward in…

Research Trail Question Title: An engineering business with its headquarters in the Netherlands could either set up a branch in Belgium to service its Belgian customers or offer its services to Belgian clients from its office in the Netherlands. The first case would constitute establishment, the second would merely refer to the provision of services.…

Abstract Reality TV, like many other postmodern spectacles, operates on a deeply tenuous and ambiguous ethical grounding. On the one hand, the audience / creator model of exploitation can be seen as providing the viewer with entertainment and escapism. On the other it can be said to create a system of dependency and artificial need.…