Whole Group sessions: a weekly lecture, (1.5hours * 24 weeks) introducing and defining basic ideas and concepts in regard to the module content. Lectures supported by appropriate visual aids and associated handout reading and study plans. This will include small groups and 1-1 tutorials these sessions are also built upon independent learning: it is here where you will be offered support in regard to your development tailored to the formative assessment within the varying modules. (36 hours)

Within the course you will be given the opportunity to see the practical side of policing. Being able to see the Police Force in practice will give you the opportunity to look at the role they play within the Justice system.
Within the placements you should enquire as to the Police Officers perceptions of the information noted in the learning outcomes. Using this information will allow you to compile positive information to support ASSESSMENT A and will give you current information to use in ASSESSMENT B

Directed Study/Independent Learning: You will work with the prescribed course text throughout the teaching block. Some of this preparation will be organised by the use of internet sources. You will be provided with feedback from tutorials to assist your work. (264 Hours)

Total Learning Hours - 300

This module aims to provide you with an understanding of the legal institutions which define the powers of the state and the rights of the individual. This will be achieved through an examination of the Law concerning the State and the Individual specifically in relation to progression through the Criminal Justice system.

A large emphasis will be placed on the roles and responsibilities of the Police in regard to their place within the Criminal Justice System and the controls that are placed upon them through legislation.

Ultimately you will be required to come to your own justified conclusion in regard to the powers within the Criminal Justice System and the role that the police form within it.

Specific areas covered include:

Separation of Powers/Executive, Judiciary and Legislature
Accountability/Democracy
Public Order Law
Police Powers, Codes and PACE
Civil Liberties/Human Rights, including European aspects
Criminal Justice System
Pre-trial and Trial procedure

Placement and public service involvement within this module is important as you will be able to collate the information gained and include it within your assessments.

ASSESSMENT A
A presentation (minimum ten minutes) at the end of the teaching block weighted at 25% assessing Learning Outcome 1. The presentation will require a demonstration of knowledge and understanding in regard to Public Law in the UK

ASSESSMENT B
A two hour examination at the end of the teaching block weighted at 75% which will assess Learning Outcomes 2-4. The examination will consist of unseen hypothetical scenarios in which students will be asked to advise a fictitious client. With an additional element requiring an evaluation the Criminal Justice System in reply to a pre-set question

To pass this module you must achieve a grade of at least 40% in each of the assessed tasks.

Students will receive formative feedback from peers and tutors during class-based tasks and discussions. They will also receive formative feedback regarding the assignment during personal tutorials.

Parpworth, Neil; Constitutional & Administrative Law (2012) Oxford University Press

Criminal Justice; Sanders, Young & Burton; OUP Oxford; 4 edition (15 July 2010)

PACE: A Practical Guide to the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (2nd Edition) OUP Oxford (2010)

Access to appropriate texts, legislation and case law.
Module Study Guide.
Computing facilities will be needed to access material available on the web and specialist online databases.
Reflective Journal