Law with Criminal Justice LLB (Hons)

This module takes a problem focused approach to the key principles that underpin Contract Law in England and Wales. As part of this module you will explore how a contract is formed, identify the contents of the contract whether expressly or impliedly created. You will also consider the enforcement of the contract and some of the vitiating factors that may undermine the apparent creation of a contract.

The module explores the relationship between law and the State, covering elements including:

• Principles of the UK constitution: the meaning of democratic governance; sources of the Constitution in the UK; theories and concepts underpinning the Constitution in the UK; arguments for and against codification.
• Parliamentary sovereignty
• The Rule of Law and the Separation of Powers; judicial regulation of governmental behaviour; the importance of an independent judiciary
• Political accountability: ministerial responsibility; mechanisms of Parliamentary accountability; freedom of information
• Legal mechanisms of accountability: judicial review
• Introduction to The Human Rights Act 1998: consequences for the relationship between Parliament and the Judiciary

This module is designed to introduce you to the sources and classifications of law and the structure of the English Legal System and those who work within it. It includes training on legal and academic skills to help you succeed in your academic studies as well as understand and avoid academic misconduct. You will also begin to explore your entry into the legal profession by participating in professional sessions covering legal careers, entry into them, and the skills needed to succeed in those careers.

This module focuses on the roles of legal, business and criminal justice professionals and will develop your professional skills.

The module examines the legal and ethical theories which underpin the law in a variety of subject-areas, including punishment and sentencing, medical law and ethics, family law ethics and business and professional ethics. It looks at proposed law reform in these areas in response to a change in society's moral values and evaluates these proposals.

This module takes a problem-focused approach to introduce you to the key principles that underpin the law of property in England and Wales. You will examine the various types of estates and the rights and interests in land, including their creation and enforceability against current and future landowners. Additionally, you will explore the relationship between law and environmental sustainability in the context of property law.

This module takes a practical approach to exploring the key legal principles required to prove criminal liability for a variety of specific offences in the jurisdiction of England and Wales. It will also consider the defences available to individuals accused of a specific offence.

This module develops on the skills obtained from students undertaking both Contract Law and Property Law at Level 4. The module takes a problem-based approach to introduce you to the key principles which underpin the law of tort in England and Wales. The most extensive aspect of the module is the most significant of the torts : the tort of negligence. You will explore key principles of the tort of negligence such as the duty of care, the standard of care, breach of the standard of care and the requirements for causation of damage. You will also explore the principles of other torts such as the torts of trespass to the person: assault, battery and false imprisonment and the tort of private nuisance.

This module builds on the Legal System, Skills and Profession Development module, and centres on developing key academic and professional skills, including academic conduct and legal skills essential for a legal career or related professional career. It promotes critical reflection of existing skills and knowledge to identify strengths and areas that need improvement. Students will participate in skills and professional development sessions to develop strategies to enhance their future career prospects.

This module aims to enhance students’ prospects of gaining graduate level employment through engagement with a range of legal employability events, activities or placement opportunities, which will enable them to:

• Develop their understanding of workplace practice and lifelong learning;
• Enhance their work readiness and employability prospects through development of transferable skills;
• Take responsibility for their own learning and acquisition of employability skills;
• Articulate, in writing, their employability skills.

This module aims to give students a comprehensive introduction to the key issues and debates in criminological scholarship. These will include such issues as the nature of 'crime', its distribution and patterning, major conceptual paradigms and the effects of crime. Students will learn about how crime, deviance and harm can be argued to be social constructs. We will consider some of the different ways that 'crime' is defined in criminology and the difficulties involved in measuring crime.

This module develops on from LA5103 so that students can use the skills and knowledge gained in LA5103 and apply it to the realities of the administration of Criminal Justice in England and Wales. The module will look at different models of criminal justice, the structure of the Criminal Justice System in England and Wales, Police and policing, Pre-trial processes and the courts, Post-trial processes and punishment. Students will review case studies relating to miscarriages of justice in order to evaluate and critique the functioning and administration of Criminal Justice in England and Wales. 

This module provides an opportunity for students to undertake a significant project demonstrating individual creativity and the exploration and application of knowledge gained on the course. The substantive content will be determined by the student’s own focus and context, developed initially as a negotiated proposal, but with the ultimate aim of providing a Project Portfolio. The outcomes of this project would either be presented or exhibited as part of the department’s end of year project exhibition.

This module provides an in-depth study of Equity and Trusts, building on the foundational Principles of Property Law. Students will examine the role of equity and trusts within the English legal system. The module covers the nature and characteristics of trusts, including legal and equitable interests in property, express trusts, implied trusts, charitable trusts, aspects of breach of trust, and co-ownership principles.After completing Principles of Property Law and Equity, Trusts and Property Law II students will be well prepared to begin to explore real world legal issues related to the conveyance of land in Conveyancing Law and Practice.

• Medical Law and Ethics (20 Credits) Optional
  This module follows on from Tort Law at Level 5. The module provides an in depth overview of both clinical negligence, and other aspects of medical law, such as the interface between law and ethics, the historical development of medical law in various areas, and also the potential for reform of the law and regulation in the medical sphere . Aspects covered may include topics such as the regulation of organ donation, the legal position on assisted dying, the regulation of abortion and the regulation of assisted reproduction.
  
• Discrimination Law (20 Credits) Optional
  This module explores the development of Discrimination Law in England and Wales and considers this in light of previous EU membership. It introduces the core concepts of Discrimination Law including the protected characteristics and prohibited conduct particularly focusing on the application of the Equality Act 2010 in relation to employment.

This module follows on from Tort Law at Level 5. The module provides an in-depth overview of both clinical negligence and other aspects of medical law, such as the interface between law and ethics, the historical development of medical law in various areas, and the potential for reform of the law and regulation in the medical sphere. Aspects covered may include topics such as the regulation of organ donation, the legal position on assisted dying, the regulation of abortion and the regulation of assisted reproduction.

This module explores the development of Discrimination Law in England and Wales and considers this in light of previous EU membership. It introduces the core concepts of Discrimination Law including the protected characteristics and prohibited conduct particularly focusing on the application of the Equality Act 2010 in relation to employment.

You will identify and comprehend the key concepts and principles of European Union Law including the legal, economic and social factors which led to the development of the European Community and Union. You will learn about the legal framework within which the European Union operates and explore in depth the actions that can be taken against both Member States and the institutions for infringement of Union law. The module will give particular focus to the key actors in the formulation, implementation and enforcement of Union Law at both national and European levels and also the impact of EU law on UK law as relevant to its changing relationship.

Evidence (20 Credits) Optional: Builds on the study of Criminal Law from level 5 to explore the sources and rules of evidence in criminal trials. It examines the historical development and principles underlying evidence law, critically analyses the framework in the criminal justice system with a focus on recent legislation and case law. It involves evaluating the current law to determine how it applies to hypothetical scenarios, and whether it is effective or requires further reform.

Advanced Criminal Law & Practice (20 Credits) Optional: This Advanced Criminal Law module builds on previous studies of Level 5 Criminal Law and Level 6 Evidence Law to deepen your understanding of how criminal law is applied in practice and to develop essential advocacy skills. It covers major criminal offences and their legal definitions, explores procedural requirements in criminal courts, and focuses on developing skills in drafting legal documents and advocacy.

Human Rights Law (20 Credits) Optional: This module builds on the study of Public Law at level 4 and examines the law relating to human rights under both national and European systems. Students will be introduced to the history of human rights legislation in the UK and Europe, as well as considering how the law applies in relation to particular contexts such as the criminal justice system and prisoners' rights.

Social Justice (20 Credits) Optional: This module considers the challenges faced by socially disadvantaged clients, and those who advise and represent them in seeking access to justice. It examines the work of social justice lawyers in today's legal landscape and will draw on their real-life work and experiences. The module will explore Legal Aid generally and access to justice, as well as a range of social justice issues.