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2011 Riots
How Commentators Explained the 2011 Riots in England Neal Hazel, from the University of Salford, made a contribution to the 2012 Annual Conference of the European Society of Criminology, in the category "Crime and Society," under the title "How Commentators Explained the 2011 Riots in [...]2012 Riots
Reading the 2012 Riots Tim Newburn, from the London School of Economics, made a contribution to the 2012 Annual Conference of the European Society of Criminology, in the category "Crime and Society," under the title "Reading the 2012 Riots". Here is the abstract: This paper looks at the [...]5-3-1 Ration
Summary of 5-3-1 ration In relation to the legal history of the United States and the United Kingdom: Tonnage ratio of the construction of large ships, it meant that Britain could only have 1 ship for every 3 ships in Japan, and Japan could only have 3 ships for every 5 ships in the U.S. [...]Lord High Treasurer
Concept of Lord High Treasurer Traditional meaning of Lord High Treasurer [1] in the English common law history: Formerly, the chief treasurer of England, who had charge of the moneys in the Exchequer, the Chancellor of the Exchequer being under him. He appointed all revenue officers and [...]Race Relations
Race relations: UK Legal History Although there had been extensive immigration to Britain during the 19th century, the population of Britain remained overwhelmingly white until 1948. When commonwealth immigration increased, race relations became an essential element of social policy. Related [...]Rachman Scandal
Rachman Scandal History Unscrupulous exploitation of tenants in the Notting Hill area of London in the 1950s and 1960s, landlord Peter Rachman built up a property empire, using mansion blocks for multi-occupation. He drove out (mostly white) sitting tenants re-letting properties to immigrants [...]Racial Discrimination
Resources See Also Further Reading Racial Discrimination in the Encyclopedia of Britain Racial Discrimination in the Osborn's Concise Law Dictionary Racial Discrimination in the Halsbury's Laws of England Racial Discrimination in the Stroud's Judicial Dictionary of Words and [...]Rack
Meaning of Rack The following is an old definition of Rack [1]: An engine of torture, consisting of a large frame upon which the body of a person could be gradually stretched until the joints became dislocated. Was used for extorting confessions from convicts and suspected persons. Trial by [...]Radio Caroline
Radio Caroline History Pirate' unlicensed pop radio station first set up in 1964, broadcasting 24 hours-a-day in the English language. Massively popular with the young and financed by advertising. Precursor of current-day commercial radio. A response to its popularity by the BBC led to Radio 1.Railway And Canal Commission
The Railway and Canal Commission Name The Railway and Canal Commission is the standarized name of one of the UK Tribunals and Government Offices (see the entries in this legal Encyclopedia about court rules and procedural law for more information on some aspects of the Railway and Canal [...]Railways
Resources See Also Further Reading Railways in the Encyclopedia of Britain Railways in the Osborn's Concise Law Dictionary Railways in the Halsbury's Laws of England Railways in the Stroud's Judicial Dictionary of Words and Phrases Railways in the Jowitt's Dictionary of [...]Raising Capital
Share Capital: Public offers and associated procedures and listing Methods of raising capital on the markets Find under this subsection information about Methods of raising capital on the markets in relation to Share Capital: Public offers and associated procedures and listing. Company Share [...]Ralph Wigram
History of the Ralph Wigram (1890-1936) The following commentary about Ralph Wigram (1890-1936) in the Churchill Era is produced by the Churchill College (Cambridge): Foreign Office official who helped provide Winston Churchill with information on German rearmament. 3rd Secretary, Foreign [...]Ramsay Macdonald
Ramsay Macdonald History Prime Minister in the first Labour governments between 1924-1955 and 1929-1931. Faced with the crisis of the Great Depression he formed a National Government from 1931-1935, remaining Prime Minister in a government mainly made up of Conservatives. He was expelled from [...]Rank and File Membership
Rank And File Membership History Ordinary members of a body, organisation, political party or trade union who have no elected responsibilities.Ranulf de Glanvill
Introduction to Ranulf de Glanvill Ranulf de Glanvill (1130?-1190), English statesman and jurist, born in Stratford (now Stratford Saint Andrew), Suffolk. He was sheriff of Yorkshire from 1163 to 1170 and of Lancashire after 1173. In 1176 he was appointed justice of the king's court, and [...]Rape History
Rape Legal History of Rape English Common Law Introduction to Rape History During the 12th and 13th centuries, an elaborate system of law based on judicial decisions, known as the common law, developed in England. The common law made rape a crime and provided for punishment of the rapist (but [...]Rape Places
The Nature of Rape Places: From Metrics to Space-time Methods Vania Ceccato, from the Royal Institute of Technology, made a contribution to the 2012 Annual Conference of the European Society of Criminology, in the category "Traditional and New Forms of Crime and Deviance," under the title "The [...]Rape, Division Of a Country
English Law: Rape, Division of a Country in the Past In the English law, this is a district similar to that of a hundred; but oftentimes containing in it more hundreds than one. [1][rtbs name="history-of-english-law"] Resources Notes and References Partialy, this information about rape, [...]Rate
Concept of Rate The following is an old definition of Rate [1], a term which has several meanings:1. Rank, standard; proportion; value, price, amount: as, in rate or rates of fares, rate of exchange (see, in this resource, the term), rating of vessels. Rate means price, value. Going rate as to [...]Ratio Decidendi
Ratio decidendi in Legal Latin Meaning of the latin term Ratio decidendi from the University of Kent: 'The reason for deciding' - The principle or principles of law on which the court reaches its decision. ratio of the case has to be deduced from its facts, the reasons the court gave for [...]Ravishment Of Ward
English Law: Ravishment of Ward in the Past The marriage of an infant ward, without the consent of the guardian, is called a ravishment of ward and punishable by statute. Westminster 2, c. 35. [1][rtbs name="history-of-english-law"] Resources Notes and References Partialy, this information [...]Re
Definition of Re Engagement - Put simply this means that the employee must be taken back on terms comparable with those that he or she enjoyed prior to dismissal.Re-use of Company Name
Company Formation: The company's name Re-use of company names Find under this subsection information about Re-use of company names in relation to Company Formation: The company's name.Real Estate Agents
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 The regulation of banks, real estate agents and accountantsReal Estate Contracts
Most Popular Entries related to Real Estate Contracts Real Estate Law (in the United Kingdom) Property Law (in the United Kingdom) Real Estate Law Career (in the United Kingdom) Real Estate Law Terms (in the United Kingdom) Real Estate Law School (in the United Kingdom) Real Estate [...]Real Estate Law
Most Popular Entries related to Real Estate Law Real Estate Law (in the United Kingdom) Property Law (in the United Kingdom) Real Estate Law Career (in the United Kingdom) Real Estate Law Terms (in the United Kingdom) Real Estate Law School (in the United Kingdom) Real Estate Contracts [...]Real Estate Law Books
Most Popular Entries related to Real Estate Law Books Real Estate Law (in the United Kingdom) Property Law (in the United Kingdom) Real Estate Law Career (in the United Kingdom) Real Estate Law Terms (in the United Kingdom) Real Estate Law School (in the United Kingdom) Real Estate [...]Real Estate Law Career
Most Popular Entries related to Real Estate Law Career Real Estate Law (in the United Kingdom) Property Law (in the United Kingdom) Real Estate Law Career (in the United Kingdom) Real Estate Law Terms (in the United Kingdom) Real Estate Law School (in the United Kingdom) Real Estate [...]Real Estate Law Dictionary
Most Popular Entries related to Real Estate Law Dictionary Real Estate Law (in the United Kingdom) Property Law (in the United Kingdom) Real Estate Law Career (in the United Kingdom) Real Estate Law Terms (in the United Kingdom) Real Estate Law School (in the United Kingdom) Real Estate [...]Real Estate Law School
Most Popular Entries related to Real Estate Law School Real Estate Law (in the United Kingdom) Property Law (in the United Kingdom) Real Estate Law Career (in the United Kingdom) Real Estate Law Terms (in the United Kingdom) Real Estate Law School (in the United Kingdom) Real Estate [...]Real Estate Law Terms
Most Popular Entries related to Real Estate Law Terms Real Estate Law (in the United Kingdom) Property Law (in the United Kingdom) Real Estate Law Career (in the United Kingdom) Real Estate Law Terms (in the United Kingdom) Real Estate Law School (in the United Kingdom) Real Estate [...]Real Estate Lawyers
Some Popular Entries in the European Legal Encyclopedia related to Real Estate Lawyers Real Estate Law (in European Law) Property Law (in European Law) Real Estate Law Career (in European Law)Real Estate License
Most Popular Entries related to Real Estate License Real Estate Law (in the United Kingdom) Property Law (in the United Kingdom) Real Estate Law Career (in the United Kingdom) Real Estate Law Terms (in the United Kingdom) Real Estate Law School (in the United Kingdom) Real Estate [...]Real Estate Solicitors
Most Popular Entries related to Real Estate solicitors Real Estate Law (in the United Kingdom) Property Law (in the United Kingdom) Real Estate Law Career (in the United Kingdom) Real Estate Law Terms (in the United Kingdom) Real Estate Law School (in the United Kingdom) Real Estate [...]Real Poinding Or Poinding Of The Ground
Scottish Law: Real Poinding or Poinding of the Ground in the Past Though it be properly a diligence, this is generally considered by lawyers as a species of real action and is so called to distinguish it from personal poinding, which is founded merely on an obligation to pay. Developments [...]Real Property Law
Most Popular Entries related to Real Property Law Real Estate Law (in the United Kingdom) Property Law (in the United Kingdom) Real Estate Law Career (in the United Kingdom) Real Estate Law Terms (in the United Kingdom) Real Estate Law School (in the United Kingdom) Real Estate Contracts [...]Real Property Law Cases
Most Popular Entries related to Real Property Law Cases Real Estate Law (in the United Kingdom) Property Law (in the United Kingdom) Real Estate Law Career (in the United Kingdom) Real Estate Law Terms (in the United Kingdom) Real Estate Law School (in the United Kingdom) Real Estate [...]Real Property Law Outline
Most Popular Entries related to Real Property Law Outline Real Estate Law (in the United Kingdom) Property Law (in the United Kingdom) Real Estate Law Career (in the United Kingdom) Real Estate Law Terms (in the United Kingdom) Real Estate Law School (in the United Kingdom) Real Estate [...]Real Property Tax Law
Most Popular Entries related to Real Property Tax Law Real Estate Law (in the United Kingdom) Property Law (in the United Kingdom) Real Estate Law Career (in the United Kingdom) Real Estate Law Terms (in the United Kingdom) Real Estate Law School (in the United Kingdom) Real Estate [...]Reasonable Adjustments
Reasonable adjustments in North Ireland Under disability legislation, organisations have a positive duty to take steps to meet disabled people's needs, even if this requires more favourable treatment, such as making reasonable adjustments. NIJAC will endeavour to ensure that the [...]Reasonable Effort
Reasonable Effort or Reasonable Endeavour Reasonable Effort or Reasonable Endeavour Case Law A selected English Real Property Law Case in relation with reasonable effort/reasonable endeavour may be: CPC Group Ltd v Qatari Diar Real Estate Investments Co Year of the above case: 2010Reasoned Amendments
Reasoned amendments Meaning, as used in the UK Parliament If an Member of Parliament wishes to record reasons for objecting to the Second Reading, or more rarely the Third Reading, of a Bill they can table a reasoned amendment. The reasoned amendment should offer reasons for rejecting the [...]Rebuttal
Definition of Rebuttal Contract Law - Rebuttal means that it is expected the presumption is not true.Recall of Parliament
Recall of Parliament Meaning, as used in the UK Parliament During times when the House of Commons is not sitting, the Speaker can, if asked by the Government, decide to recall the House of Commons. The House of Lords is usually recalled by the Lord Speaker at the same time as the House of [...]Receipt and Issue Rolls
The Rolls Series, which while not an exclusively legal source, contains much legal material (Source: the University of South Caroline Gould School of Law) Also known as Pell Records, these rolls contain all the payments made by the Treasurers and Chamberlains from 25 Henry III (1241) to 19 [...]Receiver
Meaning of Receiver The following is an old definition of Receiver [1]: One who receives anything belonging to another or others. 1. One who receives stolen goods. See further Steal. 2. A person appointed by a court of equity to take charge of property in dispute. An indifferent person between [...]Receivership
Company Law: Enforcement of security Receivership Find under this subsection information about Receivership in relation to Company Law: Enforcement of security.Recess
Recess Meaning, as used in the UK Parliament A recess is a break during the parliamentary session (year) in which neither the House of Commons or the House of Lords meets to conduct business. There are usually several recesses throughout a session and usually include Christmas, Easter and [...]Reckless Manslaughter
Definition of Reckless Manslaughter Reckless manslaughter is one of three different ways of committing the offence of involuntary manslaughter.Recklessness
Definition of Recklessness Recklessness is the taking of a risk which can not be justified.Recognised Sole Practitioner
Definition of Recognised Sole Practitioner A solicitor who is authorised (by endorsement of the solicitor's practising certificate) to practise as a sole practitioner.Recognitors
English Law: Recognitors in the Past The name by which the jurors impanneled on an assize are known. Barnet v. Ihrie, 17 S. & R. 174. [1][rtbs name="history-of-english-law"] Resources Notes and References Partialy, this information about recognitors is based on the Bouvier´s Law Dictionary, [...]Recompensation
Scottish Law: Recompensation in the Past When a party sues for a debt and the defendant pleads compensation or set-off, the plaintiff may allege a compensation on his part and this is called a recompensation. Bell's Dict. h. t. [1][rtbs name="scottish-law"] Resources Notes and References [...]Reconstruction
Takeovers Company Reconstruction under the Insolvency Act Company Reconstructions: The Insolvency Act and the Companies Act procedures compared and contrastedRecord
Edward IV Records For information about this topic, please read the entry, in this legal Encyclopedia, about: Edward IV Records Record and Medieval Law Record and Legal History Legal Materials (Compiled by the University of South Caroline Gould School of Law) Gwillim, Henry, and Charles Ellis, [...]Record Of Nisi Prius
English Law: Record of Nisi Prius in the Past A transcript from the issue roll; it contains a copy of the pleadings and issue. Steph. Pl. 105. [1][rtbs name="history-of-english-law"] Resources Notes and References Partialy, this information about record of nisi prius is based on the [...]Recordari Facias Loquelam
English Law: Recordari Facias Loquelam in the Past A writ commanding the sheriff (see law enforcement in the U.K. encyclopedia), that he cause the plaint to be recorded which is in his county, without writ, between the parties there named, of the cattle, goods and chattels of the complainant [...]Recorder
Recorder in North Ireland The two most senior County Court judges who are located in Belfast and Derry are known as Recorders. Traditionally the Recorder of Belfast is regarded as the Senior County Court Judge in Northern Ireland.Recorder Court
The Recorder Court Name The Recorder 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 Recorder Court in the England and Wales [...]Records
Court Records For information about this topic, please read the entry, in this legal Encyclopedia, about: Court Records Records and Medieval Law Records and Legal History Legal Materials (Compiled by the University of South Caroline Gould School of Law) 1238 Devon Summerson, Henry, ed. Crown [...]Records of State
Medieval Administrative Law and Records of State (Source: the University of South Caroline Gould School of Law) The medieval monarchs kept remarkably complete administrative records, not only of royal proclamations and charters granted to their subjects, but also of the daily transactions of [...]Recourse Against Award
Recourse Against Award in Arbitration Rules In relation to arbitration rules and, more specifically, to Arbitral Decisions/Awards in the arbitration law of the United Kingdom, the following is an overview of recourse against award.Recover
Meaning of Recover The following is an old definition of Recover [1]: To obtain by judicial action or proceeding. Referring to a note: to collect or obtain the amount, possibly by a suit at law. Applied to debt and demands generally intends action by process and course of law. See Recuperare. [...]Recovery of Expenses
The legitimate Transactions of Company Promotion Recovery of legitimate expenses by the promoter Find under this subsection information about Recovery of legitimate expenses by the promoter in relation to The legitimate Transactions of Company Promotion.Recreational Drug Use
Beyond the Honeymoon: Narrative Frameworks to Legitimise Recreational Drug Use in Adulthood Rebecca Askew, from the The University of Manchester, made a contribution to the 2012 Annual Conference of the European Society of Criminology, in the category "Traditional and New Forms of Crime and [...]Rectory
English Law: Rectory in the Past Corporeal real property (see more about this popular legal topic in the U.K. encyclopedia), consisting of a church, glebe lands and tithes. 1 Chit. Pr. 163. [1][rtbs name="history-of-english-law"] Resources Notes and References Partialy, this information [...]Recusants Or Popish Recusants
English Law: Recusants or Popish Recusants in the Past people who refuse to make the declarations against popery and such as promote, encourage or profess the popish religion. Developments These are by law liable to restraints, forfeitures and inconveniences, which are imposed upon them by [...]Redemption
Definition of Redemption The discharge of a mortgage. History A company generally reserves to itself a right of redeeming the security before the date fixed by the debenture for repayment; and accordingly a power for that purpose is commonly inserted in the conditions. But as [...]Redemption of Shares
Maintenance of Capital: Redemption and buy-back of shares Refine your research by picking one of the following subsections: Redemption of shares How is redemption effected? Consequences of redemptionRedidit Se
English Law: Redidit se in the Past He surrendered himself. This is endorsed on the bail piece when a certificate has been made by the proper officer that the defendant is in custody. Pr. Reg. 64; Comyn's Digest (A digest of the laws of England, 1822) Bail Q 4. [1][rtbs [...]Reduction
Reduction of Company's Capital under s646 Refine your research by picking one of the following subsections: How to effect a reduction Reduction by private company Reduction by any companyReduction of Capital
Incidental reduction of Company's Capital Serious loss of capital by a public company: s656 Reduction of Company's Capital under s645 How to effect a reduction Find under this subsection information about How to effect a reduction in relation to Reduction of Company's Capital [...]Reeve
Concept of Reeve Traditional meaning of reeve [1] in the Saxon law history: Gerefa. A ministerial officer. Note: For more information on Saxon Law history, see here.[rtbs name="saxon-law"] Resources Notes and References Based on A concise law dictionary of words, phrases and maxims, [...]Refer
Concept of Refer The following is an old definition of Refer [1], a term which has several meanings:1. To send to a person specially selected, for examination and report, a question or issue raised in a pending suit. Referee. The person so designated: an auditor, master, register in [...]Referee
Personal referee in relation with the Courts and Tribunals in England A referee who knows a candidate personally. The candidate is responsible for choosing, approaching and explaining to the referee what they need to do and for ensuring the form is sent to the Judicial Appointments Commission [...]Referendum
Referendum Meaning, as used in the UK Parliament A referendum is when a question is decided by putting it to a public vote. Referendums are an example of direct democracy. In the UK, most decisions are made by Parliament on behalf of the public which is known as indirect or representative democracy.Reflective Loss
Minority protection in Company Law Refine your research by picking one of the below sections, including the Infringement of the member's personal rights. Infringement of the member's personal rights The problem of reflective loss Find under this subsection information about The problem [...]Refresh
Meaning of Refresh The following is an old definition of Refresh [1]: To refresh the memory means to consult letters, diaries, or other memoranda in order to be enabled to recall the details of a past eventi After that, the witness is regarded as speaking from memory. A witness may refresh [...]Regeneration
Resources See Also Further Reading Regeneration in the Encyclopedia of Britain Regeneration in the Osborn's Concise Law Dictionary Regeneration in the Halsbury's Laws of England Regeneration in the Stroud's Judicial Dictionary of Words and Phrases Regeneration in the Jowitt's [...]Regiam Majestatem
English Law: Regiam Majestatem in the Past The name of an ancient law book ascribed to David I of Scotland (see more about this legal system). It is, according to Dr. Robertson, a servile copy of Glanville. Ro- bertson's Hist. of Charles V., vol. 1, note 25, p. 262; Ersk. Prin. B. 1, t. 1, n. [...]Reginald Brett
History of the 2nd Lord Esher (1852-1930), earlier Reginald Brett The following commentary about 2nd Lord Esher (1852-1930), earlier Reginald Brett in the Churchill Era is produced by the Churchill College (Cambridge): Deputy Governor of Windsor Castle 1902-28 (Governor from 1928 until his [...]Reginald McKenna
History of the Reginald McKenna (1863-1943) The following commentary about Reginald McKenna (1863-1943) in the Churchill Era is produced by the Churchill College (Cambridge): Liberal politician, Churchill's predecessor as First Lord of the Admiralty from 1908 - 1911. McKenna did most of [...]Regional Assemblies
Resources See Also Further Reading Regional Assemblies in the Encyclopedia of Britain Regional Assemblies in the Osborn's Concise Law Dictionary Regional Assemblies in the Halsbury's Laws of England Regional Assemblies in the Stroud's Judicial Dictionary of Words and Phrases [...]Regional Development Agencies
Resources See Also Further Reading Regional Development Agencies in the Encyclopedia of Britain Regional Development Agencies in the Osborn's Concise Law Dictionary Regional Development Agencies in the Halsbury's Laws of England Regional Development Agencies in the Stroud's [...]Regional Employment Premiums
Regional Employment Premiums History Introduced in 1967 as a labour subsidy. Initially 30 shillings per adult male per week - less for women and young people - to encourage firms to open manufacturing plants in Development Areas. It was doubled in 1974, then abolished due to policy changes in 1977.Register
Definition of Office Copy Entries (Official Register Entries) Official copies of the register of the property at the land registry.Register of Directors
Formalities of Company Directorship Register of directors Find under this subsection information about Register of directors in relation to Formalities of Company Directorship.Registered Community Design
Concept of Registered Community design in IP Law [rtbs name="intellectual-property-law"]Lambert defined registered community design as follows: A design which is new and has individual character which is registered under the Community Designs Regulation.Registered Company
Definition of Registered Company A company registered under the companies act 1985.Registered Design
Concept of Registered design in IP Law [rtbs name="intellectual-property-law"]Lambert defined registered design as follows: A design which is new and has individual character that is registered under the Registered Designs Act 1949.Registered Designs Act 1949
Concept of Registered Designs Act 1949 in IP Law [rtbs name="intellectual-property-law"]Lambert defined registered designs act 1949 as follows: The Act that provides for the registration of designs that are new and have individual character in the UK.Registered Land
Definition of Registered Land Land which is registered at hm land registryRegistered Office
Company Formation The registered office Find under this subsection information about The registered office in relation to Company Formation.Registers
Calendars, Registers and Indexes of Cases Registers and Medieval Law Registers and Legal History Calendars, Registers and Indexes of Cases Legal Materials (Compiled by the University of South Caroline Gould School of Law) 1227 Buckinghamshire Jenkins, John G., ed. Calendar of the Roll of the [...]Registers under Edward I
Calendars, Registers and Indexes of Cases This issue under the Ruling of King Edward I of England Registers under Edward I and Medieval Law Registers under Edward I and Legal History Calendars, Registers and Indexes of Cases Legal Materials (Compiled by the University of South Caroline [...]Registers under Edward Ii
Calendars, Registers and Indexes of Cases This issue under the Ruling of King Edward II of England Registers under Edward II and Medieval Law Registers under Edward II and Legal History Calendars, Registers and Indexes of Cases Legal Materials (Compiled by the University of South Caroline [...]Registers under Edward Iii
Calendars, Registers and Indexes of Cases This issue under the Ruling of King Edward III of England Registers under Edward III and Medieval Law Registers under Edward III and Legal History Calendars, Registers and Indexes of Cases Legal Materials (Compiled by the University of South [...]Registers under Edward Iv
Calendars, Registers and Indexes of Cases This issue under the Ruling of King Edward IV of England V Registers under Edward IV and Medieval Law Registers under Edward IV and Legal History Calendars, Registers and Indexes of Cases Legal Materials (Compiled by the University of South Caroline [...]- - 141,230 in the past week
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