Strict scrutiny

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the law in the area of strict liability for animals which do not belong to a dangerous species and the effect which the case of Mirvahedy v Henley [2003] had on this area of law. Reference will be made in particular to section 2(2) of the Animals Act 1971 which is applicable to this case. The Animals Act 1971 was introduced as a result of the Law Commission report in 1967 on Civil Liability for Animals. The intention of this Act was to simplify the common law rules on strict liability for damage caused

along with freedom of choice and liberties of the individual, should be maximized by criminal law and always be taken into consideration when deliberating upon sentencing and judgements in cases. The Mercantile Theory deliberately opposes the idea of strict liability as it wishes for excuses to be welcomed in the law system to prevent excessive or wrongful punishment. By allowing excuses with The Mercantile Theory, we are allowed freedom in Hart’s view. Hart argues that if a person can enter a considerably

this essay to discuss whether the implementation of strict liability within criminal law system is a necessary means for combating crime, and if there is any justification for its use. Strict liability is the placing of liability upon the defendant(s), regardless of whether or not mens rea is present. This can include instances of negligence, carelessness or accident. There are a number of arguments for and against strict liability, and this essay will identify and explore

Cases that fall under the strict liability laws are a lot easier to proof in court and take less time to resolve. The public are encouraged to comply with the laws which helps prevents unreasonable defenses to be use as an excuse. For example, statutory rape falls under the strict liability crimes. In the majority of the cases is hard for the defendant to avoid been criminal liable because of their excuse

The question asked basically has two parts. In the first part of my essay I will try to shed some light on circumstances where an employer can be held liable for the torts of his/her employees. And after that I will focus on some of the reasons why one person is held liable in certain situations for the torts committed by another person. And then I will finally finish the essay with a conclusion at the end. Vicarious liability is where one person is held liable for the torts of another, even though

Case Example D The main legal issues that have come about from this case are very important for many reasons. Zoom Car Company is being sued on part of Daniel Boone for them to pay for his medical expenses resulting from being dragged from his car and being beaten. The reason behind this is his compass that was installed in his car by Zoom Car Company was faulty which lead him in the wrong direction where he got lost and ended up in a horrible situation. Daniel Boone is suing for his medical

knew about the defect but made a conscious decision not to “redesign” the product because it would cost too much money. Sally may have a successful case claiming intentional tort, negligence, design and manufacturing defect, causation and damages and strict liability.

The Liability case that I have chosen to complete this study on is John Doe v. Bennett, 2004. This case helps to bring clarity to vicarious liability of Churches in Canada. John Doe v. Bennett – Relates to the issue regarding whether or not a non-profit organization may be held vicariously liable for the sexual misconduct of its employees. The case in question involves sexual abuse by a parish priest in a Roman Catholic District in Newfoundland against a number of young boys who were under his custody

Introduction The common law concept of vicarious liability is an element where an organisation/company is responsible for the negligent acts that an employee does which the employer represents contrasting to corrective justice where the role of the employer is dependable on and not the actual fault. This area of law has experienced significant developments. The courts have placed great value on the risks created by an initiative in determining the extent of liability. I will further discuss whether