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'The [Human Rights Act 1998] is in many ways an astonishing Act. It introduces vague [C]onvention rights ... into our law. It requires other statutes somehow to be read consistently with these vague rights, the working out of which requires domestic courts to make political judgments (about what is or is not proportionate, about what is justified in a free and democratic society) and implicates courts in political controversies about how rights should best be protected. In enacting the [Human Rights Act], Parliament was clearly willing to compromise existing constitutional principle to some extent.' (EKINS and GEE) To what extent do you consider these criticisms of the Human Rights Act 1998 to be warranted? [2019].

What is the actual impact of ABS on traditional models of legal services, negatives and positives and the possible future of ABS practices?

Is there a need for legislation tackling obesity in the England? To what extent obesity is an issue in England? What are the public health policies already in place? Is there a need for specific legislation – No or Yes, if yes how and why e.g see Japan/Argentina.

“In cases of personal or physical injury, reasonable foreseeability of harm is usually enough...to generate a duty of care. In the case of economic loss, something more is needed” – Lord Hoffman, Customs & Excise Commissioners v Barclays Bank plc (2006)