LC4S191 - Expert Witnesses and their Role in Dispute Resolution 01 Sep 2013 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | LC4S191 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Expert Witnesses and their Role in Dispute Resolution | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Law | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Law | ||
| Module Leader: | Karen Jones, Holly Evans | ||
| Module Team: | Maria Keyse, Jared Davies | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2013 | Final Year of Intake: | 2013 |
| Date Closed: | 18 Sep 2018 | ||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 7 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 101323 - dispute resolution | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2013 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2027 |
Module Aims
- To understand and evaluate the full range of formal and informal methods for Dispute Resolution within both the Civil and Criminal Legal Systems.
- To have developed an understanding of an expert’s role within both these legal systems;
- To be aware of all the legal and procedural requirements for experts preparing reports and giving oral testimony in both civil and criminal proceedings
Content Summary
The module comprises 4 study units:
Unit 1 – The UK Legal Systems for Dispute Resolution – Civil and Criminal
In this unit, students will develop their understanding of the structure of the UK systems for Dispute Resolution including the two court systems and the alternative methods of dispute resolution available.
Unit 2 – Expert Evidence in Civil and Criminal matters.
This unit will cover the use of expert evidence in both civil and criminal matters. It will not exclusively deal with litigated matters (i.e. those where proceedings have already been issued) as the experts role is becoming increasingly important in resolving disputes by other means. The Unit will cover how experts are used within court proceedings but also their role in terms of mediation, arbitration, early expert evaluation and adjudication .
Unit 3 – Receiving Instructions and Preparing Reports
In this unit the students will cover how instructions should be received including the format and materials that should accompany these type of instructions. This unit will also cover the use of single joint experts, preparation of reports, experts meetings and narrowing of issues. It will in all these instances cover all the legal and procedural rules associated with these issues.
Unit 4 – Giving Evidence At Trial / Other hearings
In this unit the student will learn about the Procedure for giving evidence and court hearings . They will be given hands on experience of doing this in simulated sessions.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 10 |
| Seminar | 23 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 12 |
| Independent Study | 110 |
| Directed Study | 45 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Critically evaluate the function of an expert within the Dispute Resolution. |
| LO2 | Be able to professionally competently prepare an expert report and deliver oral testimony on such a report in line with both the Civil Procedure Rule and the rules of Criminal Evidence |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Assessment (CW) | Presentation (CW) 1 | Preparation of a written report (1500) followed by some oral examination on the report (10 mins). | 10 | 1500 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Written Assignment (CW) | Essay (CW) 1 | Essay 1 | 0 | 3000 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Presentation (CW) 1 | ✘ | ✔ | |
| Essay (CW) 1 | ✔ | ✘ | |