Tort Law 03 - Negligence: When Are You Legally Responsible?
What is negligence in English law? Explore how negligence works, the role of reasonable care, and how the law distinguishes legal responsibility from ordinary mistakes.
Negligence: When Are You Legally Responsible?
In this episode of Law Exchange, we explore what negligence means in English law and how the law distinguishes between ordinary mistakes and legally actionable conduct.
WHAT IS NEGLIGENCE?
We begin by looking at what negligence means in English law and how negligence works.
WHY DOES NEGLIGENCE MATTER?
We explore why negligence is one of the most important areas of English tort law.
REASONABLE CARE
We discover the role of reasonable care and legal responsibility in negligence claims.
PROTECTING PEOPLE FROM HARM
We consider how courts balance protecting people from harm with avoiding liability for every accident.
BUILDING THE FOUNDATIONS
Using clear explanations and practical, real-world examples, this episode builds a strong foundation before exploring the elements of negligence and landmark cases.
It is suitable for GCSE Law, A-Level Law, LLB students, or anyone studying or interested in English law.
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