The Belgian legal tradition: From a long quest for legal independence to a longing for dependence?

Article Abstract:

The relationship between state law and religious law in Belgium, as well as the position of foreign law and the devaluation of citizenship as a relevant legal factor is discussed. The analysis has concluded by advancing the ideas on the continued relevance of the notions of legal system and legal tradition from the perspective of a constitutional democracy.

Germany, France, Belgium, Interpretation and construction, Belgian history, State laws, Law overview, Religious law

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Freedom of contract: Mandatory and non-mandatory rules in European contract law

Article Abstract:

The position and function of common European rules in relation to limitations to freedom of contract and the role of mandatory and non-mandatory rules are discussed.

Government domestic functions, Europe, Domestic policy

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Burden of proof and the unfair terms in consumer contracts directive

Article Abstract:

The way in which the concept of burden of proof applies to substantive issues in English law governed by EC directives is examined.

United Kingdom, Burden of proof, Property law

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