LC2S179 - Legal Systems and Sources 01 Sep 2020 - 31 Aug 2025 | Version 3
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | LC2S179 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Legal Systems and Sources | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Law | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Law | ||
| Module Leader: | Ian McKim | ||
| Module Team: | Mandy Davies, Clare Lewis, Hannah Coburn, Tayiba Hussain, Sara Davies | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2015 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100485 - law | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 3 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2020 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2025 |
Module Aims
To develop detailed knowledge and understanding of the sources of law, legal structures, institutions and personnel of the English Legal System and the social context in which it operates.
To develop knowledge of other legal systems and processes.
Content Summary
The module introduces students to the structures, institutions, and personnel of the English Legal System ;
Students will undertake a comparative study of alternative systems and processes e.g. inquisitorial systems;
Students will also consider the sources of law and the law making institutions of the English Legal System e.g. common law, statute law, equity, Parliament and the legislative process, Welsh Government and devolution;
They will also examine critically the selection and role of key personnel of the legal system of England and Wales both lay and professional – judges, magistrates, juries, solicitors and barristers;
Students will then examine critically the features and operation of both justice systems – the Criminal Justice System and the Civil Justice System.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Tutorial | 48 |
| Demonstration | 12 |
| Independent Study | 80 |
| Directed Study | 60 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Demonstrate an in depth knowledge and understanding and an ability to critique the operation of the English Legal System; its sources, institutions, personnel and processes. |
| LO2 | Demonstrate an in depth knowledge and understanding and an ability to critique the social and political context in which the legal system of England and Wales operates. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Project Output | Project Output 1 | Written Assignment | 0 | 2500 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Oral Assessment (CW) | Presentation (CW) 1 | Presentation | 15 | 2000 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Project Output 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Presentation (CW) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |