Tort Law 01- What is Tort Law?
Learn what tort law is, why it exists, how it differs from criminal law, and how English tort law protects individuals from legal wrongs.
What Is Tort Law?
In this episode of Law Exchange, we introduce tort law and explore what it is, why it exists, and how it protects individuals from legal wrongs.
WHAT IS TORT LAW?
We begin by looking at what tort law is and why it exists.
CIVIL LAW AND CRIMINAL LAW
We explore the difference between civil law and criminal law.
THE PURPOSE OF ENGLISH TORT LAW
We look at the purpose of English tort law.
PROTECTING INDIVIDUALS FROM LEGAL WRONGS
We explore how tort law protects individuals from legal wrongs, using practical, real-world examples.
BUILDING THE FOUNDATIONS
We introduce the foundations of one of the most important areas of English law and build a strong foundation before exploring negligence and other torts.
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