Module Descriptors
THE COMMON LAW TRADITION A
LAWS70798
Key Facts
Faculty of Business, Education and Law
Level 7
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Dewi Williams
Email: D.Williams@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 10
Independent Study Hours: 140
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 40%
- ASSIGNMENT - SECOND ASSIGNMENT weighted at 60%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
Students are required to show an informed and at the same time critical understanding of the UK and other common law systems and are required to show such, where appropriate, by drawing meaningful comparisons between those and their own legal system.
1 The English Court Structure.
An understanding of the structure of the common law court structure in England, involving courts of first instance and the courts of appeal.
2 Case Law and Statute.
A critical analysis of the major sources of law within the English Legal system.
3 UK Constitution and Human Rights.
An examination of the separation of powers, the position of judges within the constitution. The European Union and the development of Human Rights law.
1 The English Court Structure.
An understanding of the structure of the common law court structure in England, involving courts of first instance and the courts of appeal.
2 Case Law and Statute.
A critical analysis of the major sources of law within the English Legal system.
3 UK Constitution and Human Rights.
An examination of the separation of powers, the position of judges within the constitution. The European Union and the development of Human Rights law.
Module Additional Assessment Details
Two assignments; one of 2000 words counting for 40% (learning outcomes 1- 3)
one of 3000 words counting for 60% (learning outcomes 1-3)
one of 3000 words counting for 60% (learning outcomes 1-3)
Module Learning Strategies
This module will be strongly student centred. It will be delivered through a series of 5x 2hour seminars supported by student research and personal study. Students will follow a set pattern contained in the module handbook.
Module Texts
Slapper, G. & Kelly, D. (2004). The English Legal System, 7th ed. Cavendish
Slapper, G. & Kelly, D. (2001). Cases and Materials in the English Legal System, 2nd ed. Cavendish
Slapper, G. & Kelly, D. (2001). Cases and Materials in the English Legal System, 2nd ed. Cavendish
Module Resources
Well stocked library
Computer facilities with internet access
Computer facilities with internet access