Tort Law 1 – Overview: Duty of Care, Defences and Liability Types

In this episode of SQE1 Essentials, we dive into the key principles of Tort Law, a vital component of the SQE1 assessment. 🌟 Topics covered: The four-stage structure of negligence: duty of care, breach, causation, and damage Limitations on claims for pure economic loss and psychiatric injury Defences to tort claims: consent, contributory negligence, and illegality Special categories of torts: occupiers' liability, product liability, private & public nuisance Vicarious liability and employer’s liability explained With practical illustrations and legal tests such as the Caparo three-stage test and Wagon Mound causation, this episode equips you with a clear map of tort law essentials. 🧠 Designed for SQE1 candidates and law students looking to master the fundamentals. 📲 Download the PASS SQE App or visit celetraining.com to access the full textbook and question bank.