S/L/219. "Equity is according to the conscience of him that is Chancellor, and as that is longer or narrower, so is equity. T' is all one as if they should make the standard for the measure of a Chancellor's foot," Selden. Discuss

The paper examines Selden's understanding of equity that makes it analogous to the chancellor's frequent change of office. Metaphorical meanings of the simile are analysed; criticism of the current state of equitable justice is reviewed.

S/MD/100. Courts on Television: Does the Administration of Justice Require England's Absolute Prohibition?

The paper looks at the debate over the use of cameras in court examining the broadcasting of judicial proceedings in the context of open justice. The prohibition on televising courtroom proceedings in England and Scotland is discussed; the open justice principles are reviewed arguing the sanctity of the courtroom.

S/L/173. Briefly explain the procedure for judicial review. Highlight the key procedural difficulties for prospective judicial review applicants. What arguments have been suggested for reform in this area?

The paper examines the procedure of judicial review outlining the potential outcomes of a successful judicial review case, the procedural difficulties that may face the applicant, the exclusion of judicial review, etc. making references to law cases.

C/L/126. John Finnis: "the prophecies of what the courts will do in fact, and nothing more pretentious, are what I mean by the law." (Holmes: 1897)

This assignment discusses, in detail John Finnis theory on basic goods and how far it accords with the above statement which was made by Oliver Wendell Holmes. This piece of work discusses the adequacy of this aphorism, concluding that whilst Holmes basic tenet is that law is entirely separate from morals, his concept of practical reasonableness introduces some element of "social goodness" into law. Finnis views are in some ways similar to Holmes although in some way very different. Finnis attempts to follow a similar view to Holmes, although as will be demonstrated, is unsuccessful, and it can not be said that the above aphorism is endorsed by the work of Finnis.