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Unit 4 LAW04 Criminal Law or Tort, and Concepts of Law (LAW7162)

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Occupiers Liability Act 1984

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    Occupiers Liability Act 1984

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  • Occupiers' Liability is a branch of negligence that deals with the duty of care owed by those who occupy land or premises to those who enter them. In the UK, this is governed by two separate statutes: the 1957 Act (for lawful visitors) and the 1984 Act (for trespassers). The core of any claim depends on identifying the Occupier (the person with "sufficient control" over the premises, per Wheat v E Lacon & Co) and the Premises (any fixed or moveable structure, including vessels, vehic...
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Occupiers Liability

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    Occupiers Liability

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  • Occupiers' Liability is a branch of negligence that deals with the duty of care owed by those who occupy land or premises to those who enter them. In the UK, this is governed by two separate statutes: the 1957 Act (for lawful visitors) and the 1984 Act (for trespassers). The core of any claim depends on identifying the Occupier (the person with "sufficient control" over the premises, per Wheat v E Lacon & Co) and the Premises (any fixed or moveable structure, including vessels, vehic...
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Economic Loss

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    Economic Loss

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  • In Tort Law, Economic Loss refers to financial damage. The law makes a very sharp distinction between Consequential Economic Loss (which is easy to claim) and Pure Economic Loss (which is generally restricted). The courts limit these claims to prevent "floodgates" of litigation where a single negligent act (like cutting a power cable) could lead to thousands of businesses claiming for lost profits.
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Psychiatric Injury

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    Psychiatric Injury

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  • In Tort Law, Psychiatric Injury (also known as "nervous shock") refers to a diagnosed mental condition caused by a defendant's negligence. The courts are traditionally cautious here to avoid "floodgates" of litigation, so the rules are much stricter than for physical injuries. To claim, the condition must be a recognized psychiatric illness (e.g., PTSD, clinical depression). Mere grief, shock, or anxiety is not sufficient (Reilly v Merseyside RHA).
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Duty of Care

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    Duty of Care

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  • The Duty of Care is the first essential element of a negligence claim. It establishes a legal relationship between the defendant and the claimant, requiring the defendant to act with reasonable care to avoid causing harm. In A-Level Law, you must distinguish between "established duties" (where the law already recognizes a relationship) and "novel situations" (where the court must decide if a duty should exist).
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Damages

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    Damages

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  • In Tort Law, Damages are the primary remedy aimed at restitution—putting the claimant back in the position they would have been in had the tort not occurred (Livingstone v Rawyards Coal Co). Unlike criminal fines, damages are compensatory, not punitive. The court divides damages into two main categories: Special Damages (calculable losses up to the date of trial) and General Damages (speculative losses looking into the future).
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Breach of Duty

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    Breach of Duty

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  • In the law of Tort, Breach of Duty is the second element of the negligence test (Duty, Breach, Damage). It occurs when a defendant fails to act as a "reasonable person" would have in the same situation. This is an objective test, meaning the court does not care if the defendant did their "best"; they care if the defendant reached the standard of a competent person performing that task.
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Defences to Tort Claims

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    Defences to Tort Claims

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  • In general tort law (including Negligence and Private Nuisance), defendants can rely on several "General Defences." These are distinct from the specific statutory protections found in Occupiers' Liability, though they share the same underlying legal logic.
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Defences to Occupiers Liability

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    Defences to Occupiers Liability

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  • In Occupiers' Liability (governed by the 1957 Act for lawful visitors and the 1984 Act for trespassers), a defendant can avoid or reduce their liability by using several specific defences. Because this is a branch of negligence, the standard "tort" defences apply, but they have unique statutory twists.
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Case Directory

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    Case Directory

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AQA/OCR A level notes law - Criminal

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    AQA/OCR A level notes law - Criminal

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  • This is a document on notes surrounding a level law, criminal law on murder and loss of control explaining what the definitions and what will come up on exams
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Criminal law

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    Criminal law

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  • Aqa a level law summary notes
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Criminal law

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    Criminal law

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  • Aqa a level law - criminal law summary notes and booklet
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Property Offences: Theft, Robbery and Burglary

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    Property Offences: Theft, Robbery and Burglary

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  • This document contains note describing what you should include in questions where you need to talk about any of these property offences.
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AQA A LEVEL LAW PAPER 2 2024 - QUESTION PAPER AND MARK SCHEME MERGED

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    AQA A LEVEL LAW PAPER 2 2024 - QUESTION PAPER AND MARK SCHEME MERGED

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  • AQA A LEVEL LAW PAPER 2 2024 - QUESTION PAPER AND MARK SCHEME MERGED. Fully legit.
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Summary - Unit 4 LAW04 - Criminal Law (Offences against Property) or Tort, and Concepts of Law

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    Summary - Unit 4 LAW04 - Criminal Law (Offences against Property) or Tort, and Concepts of Law

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  • An in-depth summary of all the key cases of tort law that need to be remembered for your law exam to give you extra marks. All the cases have a summary on what the case is used for.
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Vicarious Liability Summary Notes

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    Vicarious Liability Summary Notes

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  • These notes cover everything you need to know about Vicarious Liability in Tort Law. Written in a clear, bullet-point format with all key elements and case law explained simply. • Definition of vicarious liability • Tests for employment: control, integration, and economic reality • Key cases • The Salmond Test • Liability for intentional torts
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Tort Law A Notes – All Key Cases & Topics Explained.

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    Tort Law A Notes – All Key Cases & Topics Explained.

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  • Tort & Criminal Law Revision Notes – A Standard | Case-Rich & Condensed This premium revision bundle contains clear, structured, and case-loaded notes covering key Tort and Criminal Law topics. Perfect for law students preparing for exams or coursework, each document is broken down into the essential elements, definitions, legal principles, and landmark cases with concise explanations to help you memorise fast and apply confidently. Including: - Negligence - Occupiers Liability - Pri...
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Comprehensive Law Revision Guide: Unit 4 Tort Law – Key Concepts, Case Studies, and Exam Preparation

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    Comprehensive Law Revision Guide: Unit 4 Tort Law – Key Concepts, Case Studies, and Exam Preparation

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  • This Comprehensive Law Revision Guide is an essential resource for students studying Unit 4 Tort Law. It provides a detailed and structured overview of key concepts, case law, and legal principles, making it perfect for exam preparation, essay writing, and general revision. The guide covers all major topics in Tort Law, including duty of care, breach of duty, damage, medical negligence, economic loss, psychiatric harm, product liability, occupiers' liability, nuisance, and vicarious liability...
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A LEVEL AQA LAW 2024 PAPER 2 mark scheme

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    A LEVEL AQA LAW 2024 PAPER 2 mark scheme

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