The module is designed to provide students with an understanding of the theoretical basis and practical application of human rights law relating to freedom of expression, and to privacy, the relationship between those two rights, and the scope of the protection for protest in the light of public order considerations. The module also confirms and extends generic and specific skills to facilitate current and future study of law. The module requires an understanding both of the law of the European Convention on Human Rights and of human rights law in the United Kingdom (in particular, in England and Wales).

- Substantive law of the European Convention on Human Rights, in particular, Articles 8, 10 and 11.
- The incorporation of the rights guaranteed by the above Articles of the European Convention on Human Rights into law in the United Kingdom.
- The scope of the protection of human rights within the United Kingdom, including relevant restrictions and limitations, in relation to:

- Freedom of expression (including protest, and public order limitations)
- Privacy

Civil Liberties and Human Rights Fenwick (Cavendish Publishing, 4th ed, 2007)
European Convention on Human Rights Jacobs & White (Oxford University Press, 4th ed 2006)

Appropriate texts, journals, legislation and case law.
Module Study Guide.
Preparatory lecture materials.
Computing facilities to access material available on the web and specialist on-line databases

Whole Group Sessions
A framework of 2 hour weekly sessions, used flexibly as lectures to provide students with an overview of the subject topics, and to promote discussion which can be further developed through tutorials, IT supported learning materials and independent reading [11 weeks x 2hours = 22 hours]

Small Group Sessions
Working both independently and collaboratively, students will prepare selected topics for discussion as notified in materials accompanying whole group sessions. These sessions will encourage participation in a variety of ways, for example, as part of the general group, as an individual presenting a paper and as part of teams of varying sizes. The sessions will develop problem-answering skills and encourage critical evaluation. [5 weeks x 1 hour = 5 hours]

Directed Study and independent learning
This will consist of study to consolidate and develop understanding of aspects of doctrine and theory introduced in whole group sessions, research and preparation for participation in discussion in small group sessions, independent learning of one specified topic, research and preparation for the examination.
[123 hours]

Total learning hours = 150

100% Examination (2 hours) will assess Learning outcomes 1-6