Discuss how human rights, the rule of law or democracy come into relevance within the context of the United Nations -War and peace

UN human rights rules, law and democracy in the context of War and peace

Discuss how human rights, the rule of law or democracy come into relevance within the context of the United Nations -War and peace

Explain the application of the opt-out provision provided for collective action under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 and critically analyse whether the introduction of the opt-out provision under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 has provided the necessary protection to the consumers and led to the UK adopting a US-style ‘collective action’ culture.

Consumer Law-Collective Action

1. Explain the application of the opt-out provision provided for collective action under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 and critically analyse whether the introduction of the opt-out provision under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 has provided the necessary protection to the consumers and led to the UK adopting a US-style ‘collective action’ culture.

The fair and equitable standard gives modern expression to a general principle of due process in its application to the treatment of investors and [the standard] encapsulates the minimum requirements of the rule of law.” Critically discuss by making reference to relevant case law.

International Investment Law and Arbitration

The fair and equitable standard gives modern expression to a general principle of due process in its application to the treatment of investors and [the standard] encapsulates the minimum requirements of the rule of law.” Critically discuss by making reference to relevant case law.

Prepare this report on the legal issues arising from the scenario where there is a delay in construction works involving a JCT contract. This should address the requirements outlined and be fully and appropriately referenced.

Construction law

Prepare this report on the legal issues arising from the scenario where there is a delay in construction works involving a JCT contract. This should address the requirements outlined and be fully and appropriately referenced. Legislation and case studies should be used throughout.

What is the common law origin of this? What are the key elements? hat relevance does Hickman have to local government and planning law in Australia? Identify as examples at least two statutory references.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT LAW

  1. [5 marks] Consider Bushfire Survivors for Climate Action Inc v Environmental Protection Authority [2021] NSWLEC 92

 

Outline the:

  1. Relevant facts
  2. Issue(s)
  3. Relevant Finding(s)
  4. Decision
  5. Relevance to planning law in NSW.

 

  1. [5 marks] Consider Peabody Pastoral Holdings Pty Ltd v Mid-Western Regional Council [2013] NSWLEC 86

Outline the:

  1. Relevant facts
  2. Issue(s)
  3. Decision
  4. Relevance to planning law in NSW

 

  1. [5 marks] Consider Queanbeyan City Council v ACTEW Corporation Ltd [2011] HCA 40

Outline the:

  1. Relevant facts
  2. Issue(s)
  3. Decision
  4. What the numerous interventions indicate.

 

  1. 4. [10 marks] The Hickman Principle
  2. With regard to the Hickman Principle or Hickman Approach (Hickman):
  • What is the common law origin of this?
  • What are the key elements?

[5 marks]

  1. b) What relevance does Hickman have to local government and planning law in Australia?

Identify as examples at least two statutory references

[5 marks]

 

  1. [15 marks] Consider:
  • Alison Ziller, The New South Wales Joint Expert Report Policy – reflections of an SIA practitioner (2016) 21 LGLJ 149
  • ABC Radio National, Law Report, Hot tubbing, 5 May 2009,

http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/lawreport/hot-tubbing/3137260#transcript

 

  1. Outline what is a ‘doorstop SIA’

Students need to identify:

  • The statutory basis for ‘SIA’
  • The reason for the use of ‘doorstop’

[1.5 marks]

  1. What is a ‘JERP’

[1.5 marks]

  1. What is ‘hot tubbing’

[2.0 marks]

  1. d) Critically evaluate the use of JERPS and hot tubbing in assisting the NSWLEC to resolve planning disputes

Students need to identify:

  • how and when in the legal process the above procedures come into play
  • the advantages and disadvantages of these procedures

[10 marks]

In no more than 1000 words, explain your views concerning the effectiveness of ASIC as a corporate regulator and enforcer of the Corporations Act 2001.

AUSTRALIAN CORPORATIONS LAW

QUESTION 1
The Hayne Royal Commission was critical of the role of industry regulators, ASIC and APRA. In the Commission’s Final Report (https://financialservices.royalcommission.gov.au/Pages/reports.aspx), Hayne argued that ASIC’s enforcement culture needed to change.

In no more than 1000 words, explain your views concerning the effectiveness of ASIC as a corporate regulator and enforcer of the Corporations Act 2001. Your answer should carefully consider the enforcement methods available to ASIC under the Act and may take into consideration additional resources, especially relevant legal academic journal articles and case law. (20 marks).

QUESTION 2
Lew is the managing director and major shareholder of Fruitiest Fruit Ltd. (FF) a company that sources and sells gourmet preserved fruits. During his recent holidays, Lew attended a food festival where he met up with other food producers and manufacturers, including Alice. Alice has a range of orchards and specialises in growing cherries and blueberries. She approached Lew and asked him if he would help her market her new line of frozen cherries and berries. Lew told her that FF would not be interested as they had shown only vague interest in diversifying into frozen fruits in the past. However, Lew suggested that he and Alice form a private company and nominate themselves as directors, and Alice agrees. They set up a company called Beny Good Berries Pty. Ltd. (BGB) and have considerable success.

Ten months later, at a Board meeting of FF, Lew proposes that FF enter into a long term contract with BGB, marketing their products. Lew convinces the board that diversifying into frozen foods would be good for FF, and the Board voted in agreement. Sales progress well. Lew never disclosed that he is a shareholder or director at BGB.
Later the Board of FF is surprised to discover that Lew is the majority shareholder and a director of BGB and they think they should take some action against Lew, but they are notsure what to do and what they could achieve.

Using relevant legislation and case examples to support your arguments, discuss whether or not the board of FF has any reason to take legal action against Lew and if they are likely to be successful if they do. (20 marks).

Conduct a critical analysis of the two laws highlighted pertaining to ADHD. Note, you should do an independent analysis of the two laws separate from the comparison provided on the website.

Medicating Children

Conduct a critical analysis of the two laws highlighted pertaining to ADHD. Note, you should do an independent analysis of the two laws separate from the comparison provided on the website.

Write a critical analysis of the relevant issues and arguments in the area, identifying and evaluating competing perspectives whilst showing an awareness of present-day topical issues and new concepts.

Company law

‘Enhancing shareholder powers cannot improve corporate governance if shareholders do not wish to exercise their powers’. Critically evaluate the capacity of shareholders to participate in the governance of their corporations, making specific reference to the UK Corporate Governance Code.Students will be assessed on the following criteria:

• The structure of the work so that statements, arguments and conclusions flow coherently and logically (LO3)1
• Evaluation of the relevant legal and non legal issues and arguments (LO2)
• Communication in good English (LO5)
• Critical analysis of the relevant issues and arguments in the area, identifying and evaluating competing perspectives whilst showing an awareness of present-day topical issues and new concepts (LO2)
• Presentation of the law within its wider context (LO2)
• Critical and creative reflection on the material used and conclusions reached; (LO3)
• Depth and breadth of research, with the ability to judge the significan

Research the area of family friendly rights and analyse the effectiveness of the law on shared parental leave. You will need to clearly identify and discuss challenges of shared parental leave. Focus of the task is on your ability to research an area, engage with primary and secondary materials and make a reasoned and coherent argument in support of the conclusion you reach.

Employment Law

Listen to the podcast by the Institute for Social Justice on Sharing Parental Leave and critically analyse the issues covered in the podcast.

Ensure that you use relevant legal legislations and case law in your analysis.

This assignment requires you to research the area of family friendly rights and analyse the effectiveness of the law on shared parental leave. You will need to clearly identify and discuss challenges of shared parental leave.

The focus of the task is on your ability to research an area, engage with primary and secondary materials and make a reasoned and coherent argument in support of the conclusion you reach.

Ensure your assignment has a clear structure; a beginning, a middle and an end. Your introduction should make clear that you understand the task and set out how you intend to approach it.

You need to get across that you have engaged with key cases and journals. These are also very helpful to you as they will summarise and explain the relevant law in one place and signpost you to other materials that may be useful.

In your conclusion you should summarise your findings and set out clearly whether the law should be reformed. Your conclusion should flow logically from your discussion of the materials you have reviewed.

Understand the relevant rules and issues governing the relationship with the client in the context of the principles relating to confidentiality. Identify the necessary steps to be taken to avoid liability in confidentiality matters. Demonstrate the ability to write in a clear and unambiguous manner using correct terminology.

Client Care Skills

Assessment brief and instructions

You should address the following question:

“As law firms have grown in size and reach, and as institutional clients have adopted the practice of engaging lawyers from a variety of firms on a case-by-case rather than a general retainer basis, the rule has become increasingly out-of-touch with the realities of modern law practice”.

Daniel Bussel, ‘No Conflict,’ Georgetown Journal of Legal Ethics (2012)

Critically assess whether the law relating to conflict of interest needs to be amended.

Assessment brief and instructions

You should address the following question:

“As law firms have grown in size and reach, and as institutional clients have adopted the practice of engaging lawyers from a variety of firms on a case-by-case rather than a general retainer basis, the rule has become increasingly out-of-touch with the realities of modern law practice”.

Daniel Bussel, ‘No Conflict,’ Georgetown Journal of Legal Ethics (2012)

Critically assess whether the law relating to conflict of interest needs to be amended.

Points to note:

  • • Note that higher marks are awarded for depth of analysis;
  • • You will need to consider the historical basis of the rule the current law with any relevant case law and whether the law maintains the correct balance between lawyer and client;
  • • There is no right or wrong answer. It is the quality of your analysis which will generate the higher marks.
  • • You must include a word count with your work. The bibliography is NOT included within the word count. However, footnotes ARE INCLUDED within the word count. The word count is 2000. There is a 10% leeway permitted if needed, thus you may exceed the word count within said 10% without incurring a penalty. For the avoidance of doubt this amounts to NO MORE than 2200 total words.
  • • In addition please also note that any false misrepresentation of the assessment word count within the required coversheet will amount to academic misconduct, and thus subject to the University academic misconduct procedure which can be found via the following link: .pdf

Assessed intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this assessment, you will be able:

Knowledge and Understanding

1. To understand the relevant rules and issues governing the relationship with the client in the context of the principles relating to confidentiality.

2. To understand more of the relevant professional requirements of client care communications.

3. To demonstrate a knowledge of the dangers facing lawyers who breach confidentiality principles.

Practical, Professional or Subject Specific Skills

1. To be able to apply the duties relating to confidentiality in practice in a legal context.

2. To recognise the risk for lawyers in potential, practical confidentiality situations.

3. To identify the necessary steps to be taken to avoid liability in confidentiality matters.

Transferable Skills and other Attributes

1. To demonstrate the ability to write in a clear and unambiguous manner using correct terminology.

2. Structure opinions on client care issues in a legal environment that are objective and ethical.

3. Ability to write a concise and comprehensive report on a key issue facing organisations.

4. Analytical and problem-solving abilities.