ABSTRACT

This textbook covers the Tort Law option of the A-level law syllabus, and provides at the same time an ideal introduction for anybody coming to the subject for the first time. The book covers all A-level syllabuses/specification requirements, and is written by the examiner in Tort Law for one of the major examination boards. It contains extensive case illustration, and a range of examination related questions and activities. There is a special focus on key skills, and on the new synoptic assessment syllabus requirements. This fully updated third edition builds upon the success of the first two editions, containing a new section on human rights and new case information such as Z v UK, Rees, Walters, Fairchild, Tomlinson, Marcic, Transco, National Blood, Mothercare, Douglas v Hello, Campbell v MGN. fully updated third edition coverage of OCR and AQA specifications, endorsed by OCR for use with Tort Law option includes new OCR synoptic assessment source materials (for use in examinations in June 2005) with additional guidance author is a Principal Examiner for one of the major examination boards new cases include Z v UK, Rees, Walters, Fairchild, Tomlinson, Marcic, Transco, National Blood, Mothercare, Douglas v Hello, Campbell v MGN, with expanded discussion of human rights and new health and safety regulations

chapter |8 pages

Introduction

chapter 1|19 pages

Trespass to the person

chapter 2|29 pages

Negligence – the duty of care

chapter 4|17 pages

Negligence and dangerous premises

chapter 6|36 pages

Torts protecting land

chapter 7|18 pages

Strict liability

chapter 8|20 pages

Vicarious liability for the acts of others

chapter 9|23 pages

Protecting reputation

chapter 10|7 pages

Breach of statutory duty

chapter 11|7 pages

Defences and remedies generally

chapter 12|5 pages

Tort law in context

chapter 13|4 pages

General questions on tort law

chapter 14|24 pages

Sources of tort law

chapter 15|8 pages

Key skills

chapter 16|4 pages

Examinations and assessment