1. Evaluate the degree to which, the constitutional principles of parliamentary sovereignty, separation of powers and the rule of law are realised in the administrative law of the UK.

Knowledge and understanding,

Analysis

2. Explain, apply and evaluate the core concepts and processes of administrative law.

Knowledge and understanding, Analysis

Application

3. Explain and evaluate the operation of Human Rights Law in the UK, with particular reference to relevant conventions and statutory provisions, which govern the relationship between citizen and state.

Knowledge and understanding,

Learning and Enquiry

The essay will require students to consider the degree to which constitutional principles are realised in the UK’s system of administrative law (LO1 and LO2)

The exam will comprise at least two sections. It will have a multiple choice question section, which will include questions from across the module. It will also have a section requiring students to complete answers to substantive questions, problem or essay questions. As such, the exam will enable students to demonstrate that they meet all five learning outcomes (LOs 1, 2, 3)

Judicial review; Tribunals; Public sector ombudsman; the European Convention on Human Rights and the Human Rights Act 1998.

This module will introduce students to the primary elements of administrative law in the UK and enable them to appreciate how the constitutional principles of parliamentary sovereignty, separation of powers and the rule of law are realised. It will also introduce students to the law of judicial review and to the UK’s system of tribunals and public sector ombudsman. Finally, the module will facilitate students’ further understanding of the relationship between the European Convention on Human Rights and the Human Rights Act 1998 and how the latter protects the Convention rights of UK citizens.

The majority of learning materials will be presented online asynchronously organised as a series of weekly topics. Students will be encouraged to follow the weekly schedule where this is possible.

Three synchronous online webinars will be held to provide opportunities for live interaction between students and lecturer, to cover an introduction to the module and learning expectations, an assessment guidance session, and a consolidation session prior to the assessment date. These sessions will be recorded for the benefit of students who are unable to attend at the scheduled time.

The online learning materials will be organised as a range of short activities for each topic. Instant feedback will be provided where appropriate on computer-aided tests of knowledge. Summaries and explanations of applied tasks will be available, allowing students to assess their progress against suggested answers.

The independent study tasks will enable students to deepen their knowledge and understanding of new substantive content, thus allowing the student the ability to take increasing responsibility and ownership of their own learning.

Tutor-student and peer interaction will be facilitated through the use of collaborative online learning spaces. Students will be able to post questions and queries as they reflect on their own developing understanding of the key subject concepts.

Elliott M and Thomas R, Public Law (4th edn, OUP 2020)

Leyland P and Anthony G, Administrative Law (8th edn, OUP 2016)

Both the above texts are currently available in electronic version on Law Trove via the Library.

Students will have access to a number of resources via the Library, including:

Texts

Elliott M and Varuhas JNE, Administrative Law: Text and Materials (5th edn, OUP 2016)

Endicott T, Administrative Law (4th edn, OUP 2018)

Loveland I, Constitutional Law, Administrative Law, and Human Rights: A Critical Introduction (8th edn, OUP 2018)

Parworth N, Constitutional and Administrative Law (11th edn, OUP 2020)

Wade W and Forsyth C, Administrative Law (11th edn, OUP 2014)



Databases

Students will have access to LexisNexis and Westlaw



Journals

The Library also has access to a variety of relevant journal titles