English Law (Introduction to)

English Law (Introduction to)

This Introduction to English Law course covers the following modules. 

Module 1: Dispute Solving in the Legal System
Criminal and Civil law
Criminal cases
Civil cases
The high court
Criminal appeals
Civil appeals
Legal personnel
Regulation
Judges, Magistrates and Juries
The Crown Prosecution Service
Tribunal
Alternative dispute resolution
Finance of advice and representation
Legal aid
Other sources of advice and assistance
 
Module 2: Understanding Law Making
Common law
Precedent
Law reporting
Legislation
Statutory interpretation
European Union Law
Institutions of the European Union
 
Module 3: Aspects of Legal Liability
Negligence
Breach of the duty of care
Remedies
Damages
Injunctions
Elements of crime
Elements of criminal liability
Non-fatal violence offences
Sentencing
 
Module 4: Contract Law
Terminology
Contract formalities
Contractual terms
Vitiating factors
Discharge of contract
 
Module 5: Consumer Law
Sale of Goods Act 1979
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982
Other statutory protection
 
Module 6: Aspects of Family Law
Legal obligations of relationships
Requirements for a valid marriage
Requirements for a valid civil partnership
The Gender Recognition Act 2004
Void and voidable marriages
Divorce
Dissolution of a civil partnership
Financial relief
Law relating to children
Disputes between private individuals concerning the upbringing of children
Local authorities
Child maintenance and the Child Support Agency