Tort Law 06 - When Care Isn't Enough.

What is breach of duty in English negligence law?

Learn what a breach of duty means and how courts decide whether a defendant has failed to meet the required standard of care.

Understand the reasonable person test and how it is used to determine whether conduct falls below the standard expected by law.

Explore how courts consider the likelihood and seriousness of harm, the practicality of taking precautions, and the circumstances surrounding the risk.

Discover how breach of duty works as one of the key elements of a negligence claim.

Examine important cases including Blyth v Birmingham Waterworks, Paris v Stepney Borough Council, and Nettleship v Weston.

Understand why owing a duty of care does not automatically make someone legally responsible for an injury.

Clear explanations with practical, real-world examples.

Perfect for GCSE Law, A-Level Law, and LLB students.

Or anyone studying or interested in English tort law and negligence.

Build a strong foundation before exploring causation and damage in negligence claims.

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