For example, you have touched upon the cultural similarities between the jurisdictions chosen which may be correct, but what is it about the legal cultures of these jurisdictions that makes them suitable comparators?

1- look at the chapter on my thesis and I need you to add two more pages to cover this comment from my supervisor:
“ More justification for the actual methodology itself was needed. For example, you have touched upon the cultural similarities between the jurisdictions chosen which may be correct, but what is it about the legal cultures of these jurisdictions that makes them suitable comparators? Is it because they are all Common Law jurisdictions? If so, you should explain why you feel this is the best comparison to make and outline to a considerable extent, your reasons for not comparing Civil Law jurisdictions. There is divided opinion in the literature on whether this is sensible -see Roger Cotterell’s chapter on Comparative Law and Legal Culture in Reinhard Zimmerman’s The Oxford Handbook of Comparative Law (2019). It is also worth noting that some theorists suggest that comparing jurisdictions from different legal cultures can produce more interesting results – see Gerald Danneman’s chapter in Comparative Law Methodology. If you do not think this is the correct approach for your particular study you should acknowledge any opposing arguments and explain your stance”

please add what my supervisor ask for “There is divided opinion in the literature on whether this is sensible -see Roger Cotterell’s chapter on Comparative Law and Legal Culture in Reinhard Zimmerman’s The Oxford Handbook of Comparative Law (2019). It is also worth noting that some theorists suggest that comparing jurisdictions from different legal cultures can produce more interesting results – see Gerald Danneman’s chapter in Comparative Law Methodology” and too important to add the refrences in the footnote including page number

2- look at the chapter on my thesis and I need you to add two more pages to cover this comment from my supervisor:
“ More justification for the choice of the Comparative Method itself is needed. We would suggest some consultation of Comparative Law Methodology, Jaako Husa, Marie Oderkerke et al. If your aim is to improve the law through a comparative exercise, it would be beneficial to state how this can be done and to cite any examples of where this has been successfully done in the past – you appeared to allude to this in your viva but this should be explicitly outlined so as to provide a justification for your method. You should also provide a clearer and more thorough justification for the the choice of jurisdictions. Particular attention should be paid to the point raised in the viva – that selecting jurisdictions which are all similar in their systems was helpful, without having a comparator that is markedly different in approach or from a different (eg civilian) system”

So please add “We would suggest some consultation of Comparative Law Methodology, Jaako Husa, Marie Oderkerke et al” also include them to the footnotes withe page number.

3-look at the chapter on my thesis and I need you to add two more pages to cover this comment from my supervisor:
“In respect of what you are comparing, is your thesis concerned with examining in any depth the legal cultures of these jurisdictions or are you aiming for a ‘textual’ legal analysis? Once again, there is divided opinion in the literature on this – see the differences in opinion between Marc Ancel and Harold Gutteridge for example”

So please add “ see the differences in opinion between Marc Ancel and Harold Gutteridge for example” with adding that to the footnotes including page number

4- look at the chapter on my thesis and I need you to add two more pages to cover this comment from my supervisor:
“As regards the model law you propose, this is always a useful exercise. If you are arguing that the jurisdictions you have compared should use it to amend their existing laws you need to acknowledge some of the difficulties with what are called ‘legal transplants’. Sometimes when a jurisdiction takes law from another jurisdiction it is ‘rejected’ as it does not sit well with the legislative style of the receiving jurisdiction (or for some other reason). You are strongly advised to read Otto Khan-Freund, ‘On uses and misuses of Comparative Law’ (1974) Modern Law Review 37. This is also an area Pierre Legrand had strong views on, and there is a well-regard debate between him and Alan Watson on adoption v. adaptation of legal rules and the feasibility of legal transplants which you should consider. See also Jacques Du Pleissis in The Oxford Handbook of Comparative Law. Attention to this area would strengthen the theoretical underpinning of your arguments”

please add more about “You are strongly advised to read Otto Khan-Freund, ‘On uses and misuses of Comparative Law’ (1974) Modern Law Review 37. This is also an area Pierre Legrand had strong views on, and there is a well-regard debate between him and Alan Watson on adoption v. adaptation of legal rules and the feasibility of legal transplants which you should consider. See also Jacques Du Pleissis in The Oxford Handbook of Comparative Law. Attention to this area would strengthen the theoretical underpinning of your arguments.”

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