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"It is a principle of fundamental importance in English law that there should be no liability without fault". Consider how far fault is an essential requirement of liability in English law, and discuss the suggestion that fault should be an essential requirement. The English Law considers that for a person to be legally responsible for his actions or oversights it is essential to have evidence that he is at fault or to some extent culpable. This theory of "no liability without fault" is a frequent theme passing through the English Legal system; it indicates the English notion of justice that for liability to be enforced, fault must be demonstrated. Thus conferring a level of blame on the person involved. To determine the circumstances in which a person may be legally liable for his acts or omissions is indeed one of the most fundamental functions of law in any...

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