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Approaches To Anti-money Laundering Supervision
The ‘two-track’ Approach to Anti-money Laundering Supervision Money Laundering in the United Kingdom [rtbs name="money-laundering-supervision"]This section covers the following: Anti-money laundering supervision of banks, real estate agents and accountants in the United Kingdom Financial [...]Cooperation Efforts By AML Supervisors On An Operational Level
Cooperation Efforts by AML Supervisors on an Operational Level Money Laundering in the United Kingdom [rtbs name="money-laundering-supervision"]This section includes the following topics: Anti-money laundering supervision of banks, real estate agents and accountants in the United Kingdom [...]Ferdfare
Concept of Ferdfare Traditional meaning of ferdfare [1] in the Saxon law history: A summoning to military service; ferdwite, an acquittance therefrom, by fine; ferdsocne: exemption therefrom. Note: For more information on Saxon Law history, see here.[rtbs name="saxon-law"] Resources [...]M
Concept of M The following is an old definition of M [1], a term which has several meanings:1. A person convicted of manslaugh- ter, in England, was, in former times, branded with an M on the left thumb Alternative Meaning Treasury notes issued under the act of Congress of October 12, 1838, [...]Mace
The Mace Meaning, as used in the UK Parliament The mace in Parliament is the symbol of royal authority and without it neither House can meet or pass laws. The House of Commons mace is a silver gilt ornamental club of about five feet in length, dating from the reign of Charles II. On each day [...]Mace-bearer
English Law: Mace-bearer in the Past An officer attending the court of session. [1][rtbs name="history-of-english-law"] Resources Notes and References Partialy, this information about mace-bearer is based on the Bouvier´s Law Dictionary, 1848 edition. There is a list of terms of the [...]Macer
Macer Meaning Macer in Scottish Law A person in the High Court who helps the judge and looks after people in court, for example, calling each witness into the courtroom and showing witnesses pieces of evidence. Also known as a court officer.Magister Ad Facultates
English Law and Ecclesiastical Law: Magister ad Facultates in the Past The title of an officer who grants dispensations; as, to marry, to eat flesh on days prohibited and the like. Bac. Ab. Eccles. Courts, A 5. [1][rtbs name="history-of-english-law"] Resources Notes and References Partialy, [...]Magistrate
Definition of Magistrate Magistrates are sometimes known as justices of the peace. Meaning of Magistrate The following is an old definition of Magistrate [1]: A governor, rulsr, officer. Correlative, the people.Supreme magistrate. One in whom the sovereign power of the state resides. [...]Magistrates Court (England and Wales)
Resources See Also Further Reading Magistrates Court (England and Wales) in the Encyclopedia of Britain Magistrates Court (England and Wales) in the Osborn's Concise Law Dictionary Magistrates Court (England and Wales) in the Halsbury's Laws of England Magistrates Court (England and [...]Magistrates: Swift and Sure Justice Paper
Magistrates and the Swift and Sure Justice Paper In 2012 the Government issued a consultation paper entitled Swift and Sure Justice. In this paper it is considering allowing single magistrates to rule on uncontested, low level criminal cases. Some pilot community justice centres have been [...]Magistrates’ Court
The Magistrates’ Court Name The Magistrates’ Court is the standarized name of one of the England and Wales Subordinate and Other Courts (see the entries in this legal Encyclopedia about court rules and procedural law for more information on some aspects of the Magistrates’ Court in the England [...]Magna Carta
The Magna Carta was granted by King John, and afterwards re-enacted and confirmed by Parliament more than 30 times. The charter now in force is the statute 9 Hen 3. with which our statute book commences. It contains provisions to protect the subjects from abuse of the Royal Prerogative in [...]Magna Carta Commentaries and Treatises
Magna Carta: Commentaries and Treatises Introduction At the beginning of the twentieth century, Charles McIlwain observed that the new histories of the Magna Carta were portraying the charter as a “document of reaction” that could only fulfill its purported greatness “when men [were] no [...]Magna Carta Juridical Nature
Introduction The juridical nature of the document to which John set his seal at Runnymede will be differently estimated according as it is judged by present–day or by medieval standards. The Early 20th Century Point of View Much ingenuity has been expended in the effort to discover [...]Magna Charta
Meaning of Magna Charta The following is an old definition of Magna Charta [1]: The Great Charter: the principal guaranty of English liberties, obtained June 19, 1215, from King John. With some alterations, confirmed in parliament by Henry III, his son. By 25 Bdw. I (1298), allowed as part of [...]Maiden Speech
Maiden speech Meaning, as used in the UK Parliament A maiden speech is the first speech made in the Chamber by a new member of the House of Commons or the House of Lords.Maile
English Law: Maile in the Past A small piece of money; it also signified a rent, because the rent was paid with maile. [1][rtbs name="history-of-english-law"] Resources Notes and References Partialy, this information about maile is based on the Bouvier´s Law Dictionary, 1848 edition. There [...]Mainpernors
English Law: Mainpernors in the Past Those people to whom a man, is delivered out of custody or prison, on their becoming bound for his appearance. Developments Mainpernors differ from bail: a man's bail may imprison or surrender him up before the stipulated day of appearance; mainpernors can [...]Mainprise
English Law: Mainprise in the Past The taking a man into friendly custody, who might or be committed to prison, upon security given for his appearance at a time and place assigned. Wood's Inst. B. 4, c. 4. Developments Mainprise differs from bail in this, that a man's mainpernors are barely [...]Maintenance of Capital
Financial assistance for purchase of its own shares (ss677–683) Refine your research by picking one of the following subsections: General prohibition on public companies giving financial assistance Breach of the prohibition Exceptions The principal or larger purpose exception Territorial [...]Majesty
Definition of During His Majesty'S Pleasure In accordance with the work A Dictionary of Law, this is a description of During His Majesty'S Pleasure : A phrase colloquially used to describe the period of detention imposed upon a defendant found not guilty by reason of *insanity. Such a [...]Majority Government
Majority government Meaning in Politics Description of Majority government published by Mona Chalabi: When a government is formed by a party that has an absolute majority of seats in the House of Commons — at the moment, that requires 326 seats. (The current coalition between the [...]Majority Report
Majority Report History When the majority of members in a committee recommend an action.Majority Report of the Royal Commission of 1905-1909
Majority Report of the Royal Commission of 1905-1909 and the x In this issue about majority report of the royal commission of 1905-1909, the book English Poor Law Policy [1] reads as follows: The analysis of Poor Law Policy contained in the preceding chapters, and the comparative statement of [...]Majority Rule
Majority rule and the rule in Foss v HarbottleMaking Off without Payment
This section offers a description about Making off without Payment in the study of crimes in the English law.Malice
Definition of Transferred Malice This is a concept that can sometimes arise in the context of mens rea.Malice Aforethought
Definition of Malice Aforethought The mens rea for the offence of murder is 'malice aforethought'.Malicious Falsehood
Definition of Malicious Falsehood This is an actionable tort sometimes referred to as injurious falsehood.Malicious Wounding
Definition of Malicious Wounding or Gbh Under S.18 Where the defendant wounds or causes grievous bodily harm to the victim by any means.Manage
Meaning of Manage The following is an old definition of Manage [1]: To direct, control, govern, administer, oversee. It is not easy to establish a rule as to what may be considered unmanageableness in a horse, and much depends upon the circumstances of each case. Management. 1. The management [...]Manager
The officers of the Company: The managerManaging Director
Company Directors' powers The managing director Find under this subsection information about The managing director in relation to Company Directors' powers.Manbote
Concept of Manbote Traditional meaning of manbote [1] in the Saxon law history: A compensation for homicide, due the lord for killing his vassal, the amount of which was regulated by the WERE (see this last concept in this legal reference), Note: For more information on Saxon Law history, [...]Mandare
Meaning of Mandare (Latin Term) The following is an old definition of Mandare (latin term) [1]: To enjoin, command: literally, to put into one's hand. Mandamus. We command; we command you. The emphatic word in the Latin form of the writ of that name: a command issuing in the king's name, [...]Mandatory Sentence
Definition of Mandatory Sentence Used by the court when a particular sentence is to be imposed.Mandavi Ballivo
English Law: Mandavi Ballivo in the Past The return made by a sheriff (see law enforcement in the U.K. encyclopedia), when he has committed the execution of a writ to a bailiff of a liberty, who has the right to execute the writ. [1][rtbs name="history-of-english-law"] Resources Notes and [...]Manifesto
Policy/Manifesto in the History The main aims of a party are laid out in a manifesto. The manifesto is a list of all the policies a government will aim to implement if they gain power. These are traditionally decided on at a party conferences. All manifestos are easily available online [...]Manor
English Law: Manor in the Past This word is derived from the French manoir and signifies, a house, residence or habitation. At present its meaning is more enlarged and includes not only a dwelling-house, but also lands. Vide Co. Litt. 58, 108; 2 Roll. Ab. 121 Merl. Repert. mot Manoir. See [...]Manorial
Manorial Courts under Richard II For information about this topic, please read the entry, in this legal Encyclopedia, about: Manorial Courts under Richard II Manorial and Medieval Law Manorial and Legal History Legal Materials (Compiled by the University of South Caroline Gould School of Law) [...]Manorial Courts under Edward I
This issue under the Ruling of King Edward I of England Manorial Courts and Seignorial Courts Manorial Courts under Edward I and Medieval Law Manorial Courts under Edward I and Legal History Legal Materials (Compiled by the University of South Caroline Gould School of Law) Amphlett, John, [...]Manorial Courts under Edward Ii
This issue under the Ruling of King Edward II of England Manorial Courts and Seignorial Courts Manorial Courts under Edward II and Medieval Law Manorial Courts under Edward II and Legal History Legal Materials (Compiled by the University of South Caroline Gould School of Law) Baildon, W. [...]Manorial Courts under Edward Iii
This issue under the Ruling of King Edward III of England Manorial Courts and Seignorial Courts Manorial Courts under Edward III and Medieval Law Manorial Courts under Edward III and Legal History Legal Materials (Compiled by the University of South Caroline Gould School of Law) Baildon, W. [...]Manorial Courts under Edward Iv
This issue under the Ruling of King Edward IV of England Manorial Courts and Seignorial Courts Manorial Courts under Edward IV and Medieval Law Manorial Courts under Edward IV and Legal History Legal Materials (Compiled by the University of South Caroline Gould School of Law) Bailey, Mark, [...]Manorial Courts under Edward V
This issue under the Ruling of King Edward V of England Manorial Courts and Seignorial Courts Manorial Courts under Edward V and Medieval Law Manorial Courts under Edward V and Legal History Legal Materials (Compiled by the University of South Caroline Gould School of Law) Bailey, Mark, ed. [...]Manorial Courts under Henry Iii
This issue under the Ruling of King Henry III of England Manorial Courts and Seignorial Courts Manorial Courts under Henry III and Medieval Law Manorial Courts under Henry III and Legal History Legal Materials (Compiled by the University of South Caroline Gould School of Law) Amphlett, John, [...]Manorial Courts under Henry Iv
This issue under the Ruling of King Henry IV of England Manorial Courts and Seignorial Courts Manorial Courts under Henry IV and Medieval Law Manorial Courts under Henry IV and Legal History Legal Materials (Compiled by the University of South Caroline Gould School of Law) Bailey, Mark, ed. [...]Manorial Courts under Henry V
This issue under the Ruling of King Henry V of England Manorial Courts and Seignorial Courts Manorial Courts under Henry V and Medieval Law Manorial Courts under Henry V and Legal History Legal Materials (Compiled by the University of South Caroline Gould School of Law) Bailey, Mark, ed. The [...]Manorial Courts under Henry Vi
This issue under the Ruling of King Henry VI of England Manorial Courts and Seignorial Courts Manorial Courts under Henry VI and Medieval Law Manorial Courts under Henry VI and Legal History Legal Materials (Compiled by the University of South Caroline Gould School of Law) Bailey, Mark, ed. [...]Manorial Courts under Henry Vii
This issue under the Ruling of King Henry VII of England Manorial Courts and Seignorial Courts Manorial Courts under Henry VII and Medieval Law Manorial Courts under Henry VII and Legal History Legal Materials (Compiled by the University of South Caroline Gould School of Law) Bailey, Mark, [...]Manorial Courts under John
This issue under the Ruling of John of England Manorial Courts under John and Medieval Law Manorial Courts under John and Legal History Legal Materials (Compiled by the University of South Caroline Gould School of Law) Bailey, Mark, ed. The English Manor, C. 1200-1500. Manchester Medieval [...]Manorial Courts under Richard Ii
This issue under the Ruling of King Richard II of England Manorial Courts and Seignorial Courts Manorial Courts under Richard II and Medieval Law Manorial Courts under Richard II and Legal History Legal Materials (Compiled by the University of South Caroline Gould School of Law) Bailey, [...]Manorial Courts under Richard Iii
This issue under the Ruling of King Richard III of England Manorial Courts and Seignorial Courts Manorial Courts under Richard III and Medieval Law Manorial Courts under Richard III and Legal History Legal Materials (Compiled by the University of South Caroline Gould School of Law) Bailey, [...]Manorial Courts, Seignorial Courts
Manorial Courts and Seignorial Courts (Source: the University of South Caroline Gould School of Law) Manorial courts based their jurisdiction on the feudal relationship of a lord and his tenants. They were limited to triable personal actions not to exceed a certain value, and actions affecting [...]Manslaughter
This section offers a description about Manslaughter in the study of crimes in the English law.Manslaughter in English Law
Resources See Also Further Reading Manslaughter in English Law in the Encyclopedia of Britain Manslaughter in English Law in the Osborn's Concise Law Dictionary Manslaughter in English Law in the Halsbury's Laws of England Manslaughter in English Law in the Stroud's Judicial [...]Mansuetae Naturae
Definition of Mansuetae Naturae Refers to animals which are naturally tame, domesticated animals.Manucaptio
English Law: Manucaptio in the Past In the English law it is a writ which lies for a man taken on suspicion of felony and the like, who cannot be admitted to bail by the sheriff (see law enforcement in the U.K. encyclopedia) or others having power to let to mainprise. F. N. B. 249. [1][rtbs [...]Manufacturing Industries
Resources See Also Further Reading Manufacturing Industries in the Encyclopedia of Britain Manufacturing Industries in the Osborn's Concise Law Dictionary Manufacturing Industries in the Halsbury's Laws of England Manufacturing Industries in the Stroud's Judicial Dictionary of [...]Manuscript
Meaning of Manuscript The following is an old definition of Manuscript [1]: A writing of any kind, as opposed to printed matter or a picture; a book, paper or document in written characters. In copyright law, an unpublished literary production, however prepared; not, then, a picture or [...]Manuscript Amendments
Manuscript amendments Meaning, as used in the UK Parliament Manuscript amendments are amendments of which no notice has been given until the day itself. For this reason they do not appear on the day's business papers and are rarely selected for debate. If a manuscript amendment is selected [...]Marches
English Law: Marches in the Past This word signifies the limits or confines or borders. Bac. Law Tracts, tit. Jurisdiction of the Marches, p. 246. It was applied to the limits between England (see more about this legal system) and Wales or Scotland (see more about this legal system). In [...]Margaret Bondfield
Margaret Bondfield History Labour politician and feminist and the first female Cabinet Minister. She was Minister of Labour from 1929-1931 before losing her seat in the 1931 election. She continued to support Ramsay Macdonald's National Government, for which she was never forgiven by the [...]Margaret Herbison
Margaret Herbison History Scottish Labour politician. Held several junior ministerial posts between 1950-1951 and 1964-1967. Member of Labour's National Executive Committee and Party Chairman in 1957. A British delegate to the Council of Europe. Retired in 1970.Margaret Hilda Thatcher
History of the Margaret Hilda Thatcher (b.1925), Baroness Thatcher The following commentary about Margaret Hilda Thatcher (b.1925), Baroness Thatcher in the Churchill Era is produced by the Churchill College (Cambridge): British politician and first woman Prime Minister. Elected Conservative [...]Margaret Thatcher
Margaret Thatcher History Conservative politician and Prime Minister from 1979-1990. Moved the party further to the right and privatised nationalised industries. Believed in the free market. Thatcherism developed as a right-wing political philosophy. Decided to fight when Argentina invaded the [...]Marginal Notes
Definition of Marginal Notes Notes in the margin of an act of parliament.Marginal Seats
Marginal seats Meaning in Politics Description of Marginal seats published by Mona Chalabi: The battleground of a political election are the so-called marginal seats. These are the places where only a few percentage points stand between the front-runners and their competition, so the seat [...]Marine Environment
Resources See Also Further Reading Marine Environment in the Encyclopedia of Britain Marine Environment in the Osborn's Concise Law Dictionary Marine Environment in the Halsbury's Laws of England Marine Environment in the Stroud's Judicial Dictionary of Words and Phrases Marine [...]Marine Insurance
Resources See Also Further Reading Marine Insurance in the Encyclopedia of Britain Marine Insurance in the Osborn's Concise Law Dictionary Marine Insurance in the Halsbury's Laws of England Marine Insurance in the Stroud's Judicial Dictionary of Words and Phrases Marine Insurance [...]Mark
English Law: Mark in the Past Mark or marc, shows a weight used in several parts of Europe (see more about the legal issues of this continet here) and for several commodities, especially gold and silver. When gold and silver are sold by the mark, it is divided into twenty-four carats. [...]Market
Concept of Market The following is an old definition of Market [1], a term which has several meanings:1. A place for public traffic; also, a franchise or liberty to have a place for such resort. A place where comestibles [eatables], perishable in their nature, are sold for the daily [...]Market Abuse
Investments and markets Find under this subsection information about Investments and markets in relation to Market abuse. Other issues Find under this subsection information about Other issues in relation to Market abuse. The conditions Find under this subsection information about The [...]Market Accountability
Market Independence and Accountability Money Laundering in the United Kingdom [rtbs name="money-laundering-supervision"]This section covers the following: Anti-money laundering supervision of banks, real estate agents and accountants in the United Kingdom The AML Supervisors: institutional [...]Market Independence
Market Independence and Accountability Money Laundering in the United Kingdom [rtbs name="money-laundering-supervision"]This section covers the following: Anti-money laundering supervision of banks, real estate agents and accountants in the United Kingdom The AML Supervisors: institutional [...]Market Overt
English Law: Market Overt in the Past Market overt is an open or public market; that is, a place appointed by law or custom for the sale of goods and chattels at stated times in public. Developments In London, every day except Sunday, is market day. In the country, particular days are fixed [...]Marriage
(formerly bannes, from A.S. gebann, proclamation, Fr. ban, Med. Lat. bannum), the public legal notice of an impending marriage. The church in earliest days was forewarned of marriages (Tertullian, Ad Uxorem, De Pudicitia, c. 4). The first canonical enactment on the subject in the English church [...]Marriage Value
Marriage Value Defined Case Law A selected English Real Property Law Case in relation with marriage value defined may be: Forty-Five Holdings Ltd v Grosvenor (Mayfair) Estate Year of the above case: 2010Marshal
Concept of Marshal The following is an old definition of Marshal [1], a term which has several meanings:1, (noun) (1) In old English law, the title of several officers of different grades and powers, judicial or executive. The lord-marshal presided in the court of chivalry; the knight-marshal [...]Marshalsea
English Law: Marshalsea in the Past The name of a prison belonging to the court of the king's bench. [1][rtbs name="history-of-english-law"] Resources Notes and References Partialy, this information about marshalsea is based on the Bouvier´s Law Dictionary, 1848 edition. There is a list of [...]Martial Law
History “Martial law” is an unfortunate term and in a sense a misnomer. It describes a suspension of ordinary law, rendered necessary by circumstances of war or rebellion. The confusion arose from the fact that the marshal’s court administered military law before the introduction of articles [...]Master
Definition Master (Lat. magister, related to magis, more, as the corresponding minister is to minus, less; the English form is due partly to the O. Eng. maegister, and partly to O. Fr. maistre, mod. maître; cf. Du. meester, Ger. Meister, Ital. maestro), one holding a position of authority, [...]Master At Common Law
English Law: Master at Common Law in the Past An officer of the superior courts of law, who has authority for taking affidavits sworn in court and administering a variety of oaths; and also allowed to compute main and interest on bills of exchange and other engagements, on which suit has been [...]Master In Chancery
English Law: Master in Chancery in the Past An officer of the court of chancery. Developments The origin of these officers is therefore, accounted for. The chancellor from the first found it necessary to have several clerks, were it for no other purpose, than to perform the mechanical part of [...]Master of the Rolls
History Master of the Rolls, the third member of the Supreme Court of Judicature in England, the lord chancellor, president of the chancery division, being the first, and the lord chief justice, president of the king’s bench division, being the second. At first he was the principal clerk of [...]Masters
History of Masters The following concept of Masters may be usefull here:'Masters' were required to give up their Black workers in Elizabeth I's proclamations. Since both slaves and apprentices had masters, it is not clear whether the Black people referred to were enslaved or free.Masters In Chancery
Concept of Masters in Chancery Traditional meaning of masters in chancery [1] in the English common law history: Officers of the Court of Chancery, who took accounts, oaths, affidavits, and acknowledgments, made inquiries concerning facts, and discharged other ministerial duties. They were [...]Masters of the Bench
Definition of Masters of The Bench In accordance with the work A Dictionary of Law, this is a description of Masters of The Bench : (Benchers, Masters of the Bench) pl. n. Judges and senior practitioners who form a governing body for each of the Inns of Court. They are recruited by co-option [...]Material Change in the Use
Material Change In The Use Defined Case Law A selected English Real Property Law Case in relation with material change in the use defined may be: Hertfordshire County Council v Secretary of State [2012] EWCA Civ 1473 (CA) Year of the above case: 2012 Material Change In The Use [...]Material Generated By The Pre-Action Protocol
What Happens To The Material Generated By the Construction and Engineering Pre-Action Protocol? in relation to the Technology and Construction Court [rtbs name="technology-and-construction-court"]The letter of claim, the defendant’s response, and the information relating to attendance (or [...]Matrimony
Meaning of Matrimony The following is an old definition of Matrimony [1]: Marriage, as a relation or status. Matrimonial causes. In England, certain suits, involving rights relating to marriage, which have constituted a branch of ecclesiastical jurisdiction. As, suits for jactitation of [...]Matthew Hale
Hale, Sir Matthew Introduction to Matthew Hale Matthew Hale (1609-76), English jurist and statesman, born in Alderley, Gloucestershire, and educated at Magdalen College, University of Oxford, and Lincoln's Inn. He was called to the bar in 1637 and acted as defense counsel at the trials of [...]Maurice Hankey
History of the 1st Lord Hankey (1877 - 1963), earlier Maurice Hankey The following commentary about 1st Lord Hankey (1877 - 1963), earlier Maurice Hankey in the Churchill Era is produced by the Churchill College (Cambridge): Senior civil servant. Served in Royal Marines and Naval Intelligence. [...]Maurice Waller
Sir Maurice Waller History Became Chairman of the Prison Commission in 1922, coinciding with a critical report on prison conditions and the foundation of the Howard League for Penal Reform.Mayhem
Meaning of Mayhem The following is an old definition of Mayhem [1]: Violently depriving another of the use of a member proper for his defense in fight. Violently depriving another of the use of euch of his members as may render him the, less able, in fighting, either to defend himself or to [...]Mayor
Concept of Mayor Traditional meaning of mayor [1] in the English common law history: The head of a municipal corporation. Lord Mayor: a title of the mayors of London, York, and Dublin. [rtbs name="history-of-english-law"] Resources Notes and References Based on A concise law dictionary of [...]Mayor’s And City Of London Court
The Mayor’s and City of London Court Name The Mayor’s and City of London Court is the standarized name of one of the England and Wales Subordinate and Other Courts (see the entries in this legal Encyclopedia about court rules and procedural law for more information on some aspects of the [...]Mckenzie Friend
Definition of Mckenzie Friend A mckenzie friend refers to a layman who can sit with a 'litigant in person' to help him conduct the case.- - 141,230 in the past week
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