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It has been estimated that four-fifths of an carriage of goods by
sea are governed by the Hague Rules, properly known as the
Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules Relating to Bills
of Lading, signed at Brussels in 1924. The success of the
Convention is wen recognised. Its importance is self-evident and
such that, notwithstanding its success, it has been the subject of
regular scrutiny with a view to improvement and reform. Attention
has focussed on various matters, among them two central provisions
which are the subject of this book. First to be considered is
article X concerning the legal scope of the Convention: to which
contracts for carriage under bills of lading does the Convention
apply? This question has caused much trouble, was debated by the C.
M. 1. for twenty years and was apparently settled by a new Conven
tion signed at Brussels in 1968; but the solution may never come
into force as the entire Convention is currently being considered
by the United Nations with a view to reform of a different kind.
The second part of the book examines one of the fundamental duties
in the Convention. The ultimate duties of the carrier are duties of
due diligence, diligence in caring for cargo and diligence in
preparing his ship for sea. It is the latter duty that has been
selected for detailed study."
The second edition of this popular textbook provides a systematic
and comprehensive introduction to UK party politics, combining
chapters on each of the main parties (Conservative, Labour, the
Liberal Democrats and the Scottish National Party) with an
assessment of post-devolution Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Clark analyses the extraordinary recent developments in UK
politics, including Brexit, the 2015 and 2016 Labour leadership
contests, and the surprise 2017 general election, exploring how
these events have impacted the political parties, the people of the
UK and the UK's position in the world. The book also covers the
rise of minority parties such as UKIP, the influence of the media
and party campaigning, organisation and funding. Written in an
accessible style, this new edition is an essential companion for
students taking modules on British Political Parties, Party
Politics or British Politics more generally, as well as functioning
as a useful background text for modules in Comparative Political
Parties. It is an ideal introduction for all readers new to the
topic. New to this Edition: - A new chapter on the Scottish
National Party takes account of their rise, their role as a
governing party in Scotland, and becoming the third largest party
at Westminster. - Up-to-date coverage of all the latest
developments affecting UK political parties including the Scottish
referendum, the 2015 and 2017 general elections, the 2016 devolved
elections and Brexit. - Extended coverage of the rise and fall of
UKIP.
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