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

The VLE Blackboard will provide a structured framework for the delivery of this module

Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities:- (52)
22 hours - lectures
10 hours - tutorials available for group or individual support
20 hours - On line Blackboard lectures including interactive exercises and activities

Guided Independent Study: (248)
70 hrs - Preparation for scheduled sessions and follow up
88 hrs - Independent study and wider reading including searching web based resources
90 hrs - Preparation for and completing the assignment

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

1. DEMONSTRATE CRITICAL KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF UK DISCRIMINATION LEGISLATION INCLUDING HUMAN RIGHTS.[SGA3 SGA9]
Knowledge and Understanding
Learning

2. IDENTIFY AREAS OF UNCERTAINTY, AMBIGUITY AND LIMITATIONS IN RELATION TO UK EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY POLICIES (SGA1, SGA10)
Knowledge and Understanding
Learning

3. ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ANTI-DISCRIMINATION LEGISLATION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES POLICIES IN COMBATTING DISCRIMINATION [SGA 2 SGA 7 SGA 10]
Analysis
Enquiry

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

2. An Essay 2500 words (70%) 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

"PLEASE NOTE ALTERNATIVE ASSESSMENTS FOR Semester 1 2020/21 DUE TO COVID-19 AS FOLLOWS: Practical - Mixed Group Discussion via Collaborate or Teams (20 mins) 30%
Coursework - Essay (2500 words) 70%
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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.  You will consider the development of human rights and their application to individuals and the key legislation and case law relevant to this. You will assess the stated aims of the protections offered to particular groups of people who face disadvantage and discrimination and analyse the impact of the protections against those stated aims.