In this episode, we introduce a topic that some academic refer to as a specialised form of private nuisance, whilst others describe it as a distinct tort: the rule in Rylands v Fletcher. We consider key case law and academic commentary to gain insight into the English and Welsh legal requirements for establishing and defending such claims in tort.

In this episode, we introduce the tort of nuisance. We consider case law and academic commentary from a range of textbooks to develop understanding of the English law requirements for establishing and defending private and public nuisance claims.

In this episode, we introduce product liability. We consider relevant legislation, case law and academic commentary from various textbooks as we develop understanding of the English law requirements for establishing and defending product liability claims.

In this episode, we study the tort of occupiers' liability using the relevant legislation, some case law as well as academic commentary from various textbooks to develop insight into English legal requirements for establishing and defending occupiers' liability claims.

In this episode, we introduce employers' liability by considering key legislation, case law and academic commentary from a range of textbooks to develop our understanding of this area of tort.

In this episode, we introduce key case law and academic commentary in relation to the concept of "vicarious liability" in Welsh and English law of tort. Using important judgments and textbook commentary, we will consider common law requirements for establishing vicarious liability claims, as well as considering limits which apply to this type of tortious liability.

In this episode, we introduce the final three concepts in our study of negligence: remedies, psychiatric harm and economic loss.

We will consider academic commentary from a range of texts to understand how specific cases have set precedents for the ways courts in England and Wales award remedies in negligence claims, as well as case law that provides precedents in claims for pscyhiatric injury and pure economic loss.

This episode introduces some of the defences which may be raised in negligence claims.

We will make use of case law and legislation as well as academic commentary from undergraduate, postgraduate and practitioner level textbooks to consider some of the rules and principles which govern the defences of consent, contributory negligence and illegality.

In this episode, we introduce the next three concepts which relate to the tort of negligence: causation, remoteness and loss).

We will consider the different tests applied by courts when determining factual and legal causation, as well as the effect of new intervening acts on the causal chain. Case law and textbook commentary will introduce us to some general principles, as well as some exceptional approaches taken by courts in particular cases, which we will later apply to fact-based problems encountered by clients affected by negligence.

In this episode, we introduce the first elements of the tort of negligence: duty of care and breach of duty of care.

We will consider special relationships between claimants and defendants which give rise to special standards of care. We will also explore some of the ways in which breach of duty is proved and some of the factors which courts take into account when determining breach of duty.