preparing tort law matter

File # 2021:MM1818 Facts:

Danni was a witness to a brawl outside her local pub last Friday night. The police were called and Danni was arrested despite having only been a witness to the incident. She attempted to explain this to the arresting officer who only told her to "shut up and get in the van". She was released after 10 hours of sitting in the holding cell without being charged for anything and she is still not sure why she was arrested. She feels very angry with the behaviour of the police officer and wants to know if there is any action she can take.

For this matter, set out answers to the following:

a) List the relevant areas of tort law and provide an explanation of the nature and meaning of each area.

b) Provide a definition of the key tort law principle and current key elements of that law (Remember to cite any relevant legislation and/or case law). c) Assess the facts and apply the relevant law to provide a conclusion regarding liability in tort. d) Identify potential remedies that may be available.

e) Explain where the burden will lie in proving/disproving the liability. f) Identify the methods used to determine the relevant law.

f) Identify the methods used to determine the relevant law.