Tag: RO
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Roll
Concept of Roll The following is an old definition of Roll [1], a term which has several meanings:1. A sheet of parchment on which proceedings were entered. A schedule of parchment, which may be rolled up like a pipe or tube, sheet to sheet, or so tacked together that the whole length might be […]
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Robbery
This section offers a description about Robbery in the study of crimes in the English law. Definition of Robbery The offence of robbery is defined under the theft act 1968 section 8. Meaning of Robbery The following is an old definition of Robbery [1]: Open and violent larceny from the person; […]
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Road
Road in the Building (Scotland) Act 2003 Meaning of Road in the context of the Building (Scotland) Act 2003: has the same meaning as in the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 (c54) except that it also includes any drain or ditch at the side of a road.
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Royal Assent
Definition of Royal Assent This is the final stage where the monarch formally gives approval to the bill and it is at this stage that it becomes an act of parliament. Royal Assent Meaning, as used in the UK Parliament Royal Assent is the Monarch's agreement that is required to make a Bill […]
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Robert Anthony Eden
History of the Robert Anthony Eden (1897-1977), later 1st Lord Avon The following commentary about Robert Anthony Eden (1897-1977), later 1st Lord Avon in the Churchill Era is produced by the Churchill College (Cambridge): British politician. Prime Minister 1955-57. Served in the First World […]
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Robert Cecil
History of the Lord Robert Cecil (1864-1958), later Lord Cecil of Chelwood The following commentary about Lord Robert Cecil (1864-1958), later Lord Cecil of Chelwood in the Churchill Era is produced by the Churchill College (Cambridge): British politician and peace campaigner. Third son of the […]
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Roy Hattersley
Roy Hattersley in the History Roy Hattersley came second in the 1983 leadership election despite having the majority of the cabinet behind him, as the PLP and unions favoured Kinnock. Many saw the partnership of Kinnock and Hattersley as a dream pairing due to their aptitude as politicians and […]
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Royal Irish Constabulary
Royal Irish Constabulary History One of Ireland's two police forces in the early 20th century, alongside the Dublin Metropolitan Police. Disbanded in 1922 on partition, and replaced by two new police forces, the Garda Siochana in the Irish Free State (now the Irish Republic) and the Royal […]
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Rosslyn Wemyss
Vice Admiral Sir Rosslyn Wemyss History Served in active naval command posts in the Mediterranean and Egypt in the First World War, he was appointed Second Sea Lord in 1917, becoming First Sea Lord after Jellicoe's dismissal later that year. He represented the United Kingdom at the […]
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Royal Ordinance Factories
Royal Ordinance Factories History The Government's munitions factories during and after the Second World War. Many were built in the run-up to the Second World War, especially sited in areas regarded as 'relatively safe'.
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Robert Carr
Robert Carr History Conservative MP, and Secretary of State for Employment in Edward Heath's 1970 government, introducing the Industrial Relations Act 1971, which limited strike action and ended union 'closed shop' agreements. He became Home Secretary between 1972-1974, before […]
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Royal Commission
Royal Commission History A major government public enquiry into a matter of great importance or controversy. Restricted only by its own specific 'terms of reference', it involves research and consultation, both with experts and the public. Results are published and recommendations are […]
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Road Traffic Offences
This section offers a description about Road traffic offences in the study of crimes in the English law.
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Rowland Prothero
Rowland Prothero History A British administrator, author and politician with a particular interest in agriculture. Elected as Conservative MP in 1914, he held office as President of the Board of Agriculture between 1916-1919, introducing a guaranteed price for wheat. Appointed a Privy […]
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Roads
History The system of road-building by private enterprise, the undertakers being rewarded by tolls levied from vehicles, persons or animals using the roads, was established in England in 1663, when an act of Charles II. authorized the taking of such tolls at “turnpikes” in Hertfordshire and […]