This module will cover key elements in equality and diversity as this relates to policies and practices in the UK and will include a European perspective. The development of human rights and their application to individuals will also be examined alongside the keg legislation and case law. Topics to be covered conform to National Occupational Standards for legal advice SFJIB5

Key issues will include :-

- Equal opportunities, concepts of equal opportunities, the need for equal opportunities - evidence of structural inequality, good practice, problems of implementing policy

Consideration of legislation and case law. Current issues, proposals and policies on the following protected groups.
- Race
- Sex and gender
- Disability
- Age, religion and belief, sexual orientation and transgender.

The work of the regulatory bodies
- The influence of Europe on UK legislation and case law
- Development of UK legislation

1. A case study assignment 2500 words (weighted 70%) contributes to all LO's

2. Students are required to undertake assessed on line discussions - 700 words (weighted 30%) which contributes to all LO's

Formative Assessment - Tutor feedback will be provided in class from the tutor and peer discussion. Also via the online seminar discussion forums and via email and telephone responses to tasks and exercises.

Students will be provided with detailed feedback on their assignment plan

This is a distance learning award, and the Blackboard VLE will provide a structured framework for the delivery of this module

Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: (5 hours)
2 hours Telephone tutorials with the tutor
3 hours Scheduled discussion boards

Guided Independent Study: (295 hours) This will be made up of:
Preparation for tasks and online discussions and seminars; Wider reading including exploring additional sources of information, (particularly web based), updating their knowledge in line with developments and changes
Reading study materials, asynchronous online seminars, interactive tasks
Preparation for and completing the assignment

Access to a PC with internet access
Blackboard

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Fredman S.[2011] Discrimination Law Oxford University Press
Hepple B. 2011 Equality; The New Legal Framework, Hart Publishing
Palmer, Cohen, Gill, Monaghan, Moon& Stacey Ed: McColgan [2007] Discrimination Law Handbook, Legal Action Group