Law LLB(Hons)

This module explores all the foundational and fundamental aspects of the creation of a legal agreement that is, contract. It explores how a contract comes to light, how it can evolve based on the inclusion of certain terms and how the courts keep upholding underlying principles which underpin contract while balancing ideas of justice and public interest and policy. You will learn some of the key doctrines in Contract law, key debates and discussions on the underlying idea of contract law, the evolution of its principles and doctrines, the role of contract and the limits to what it can achieve.

This module will enable you to acquire a thorough understanding of the principles of criminal liability, and how these principles are applied to specific offences. A range of offences will be considered, including homicide, offences against the person (such as assault and battery) and property offences (theft, burglary, robbery and fraud). You'll also acquire knowledge of the basis of a defendant’s liability and the skills to apply your knowledge in problem situations.

The English legal system is complex, rooted in history and constantly evolving. This module introduces you to the key elements of the English legal system and also looks at the procedure to enact legislation, an analysis of the anatomy of an Act of Parliament, delegated and secondary legislation and principles of statutory interpretation. A brief history of the evolution of common law is also considered, together with an analysis of the current English court system and the continuing importance of the doctrine of precedent. In this module you'll also learn the methods and techniques necessary for using legal resources, such as cases and legislation to construct legal arguments.

This module explores the original theories of law, as well as legal theories which disprove the myth of law as inherently neutral. By exploring areas such critical race theory, feminism and/or postmodernism, this module is inspired by Woodie Guthrie: this module kills fascists. The module explores depictions of law and legal injustices in popular culture and looks at the nature of human rights, the Human Rights Act 1998, and the place of the individual in society.

Are the powers of the government unlimited? Can the UK Parliament really ban smoking on the streets of Paris? Is the rule of law a fiction? This module provides you with an introduction to key concepts, theories and research of the legal rules which govern how the state works. Emphasis is placed on the law relating to the United Kingdom constitution, the legal framework in which the Government and Parliament operate, and the relationship of Her Majesty’s subjects to Governmental and regulatory actions and decisions. As there is no single document which you can look up and read which says ‘The UK Constitution’ on the front, this module asks you to consider the question of whether the UK has a legal or political constitution and what that means for society.

With Brexit dominating the news in the past few years, the knowledge of EU law has never been more relevant. This module explores the European Union working principles governing the internal market and the freedom of movement alongside legislative sources and the developments and institutions.

This module provides you with knowledge of the structure of land law as it relates to England and Wales. It explores the different types of estates in land, the interests that can arise over land owned by another, the formalities for the creation and protection of estates and interests, rules relating to the transfer of land and the rights and liabilities of owners of the estates and interests.

You'll learn about the common law of England and Wales concerning liability in tort. Particular emphasis is placed on the theoretical justifications of a duty of care, the coherence of breach of duty, as well as causation and defences. You'll also learn through an in-depth analysis, of specific torts as black letter law.

In this module, you'll have the opportunity to gain an understanding of the specialist legal principles of commercial law, within relevant aspects of their social, institutional and cultural contexts. A wide range of commercial transactions are regularly conducted by businesses who use agents and this practice has given rise to disputes about the rights and obligations of the businesses, agents and customers. You'll also learn about the body of legal principles that has emerged to provide solutions to these types of disputes and the growing reliance on alternative methods such as mediation, arbitration and the use of the Financial Ombudsman Service.

In this module you'll explore the legal framework necessary for a limited company in the UK (England and Wales), including an understanding of the importance of limited liability and separate legal personality to facilitating business enterprise. You'll also have the opportunity to examine the internal workings of companies, i.e. the rights of the shareholders, the rights and obligations of the company's directors and the regulation of the company's capital and the challenges of addressing different interests within companies and the conflicting interests of shareholders and other stakeholders within and outside the company.

Employment law regulates the legal relationship between employer and employee, as well as the various other forms of work. In this module you'll have the opportunity to examine the formation of contracts of employment, its implied terms, and termination of the relationship between employer and worker at common law and under statute. Issues of anti-discrimination law in the field of employment will also be discussed.

In this module you'll explore how law deals with inequalities, not only the legal framework of non-discrimination both nationally and internationally, including its strengths and weaknesses but also how gender, race, disability interact with law. You'll do this by drawing on critical theories such as intersectionality, identity politics, discrimination as stigma and/or post-colonial theories to critically analyse legal responses to inequalities. This is an importance subject in the era of #metoo, the Black Lives Matter movements and other contemporary debates. This module will also explore the impact of globalisation on inequalities, considering the relationship between law and various systems of oppression such as gender, race and disability.

In this module you'll explore the relationships between members of a family and how the law is applicable to the breakdown of marriage/civil partnership or the relationship of a cohabitating couple. You'll evaluate the legal provisions relating to divorce and dissolution proceedings in respect of married couples and the legal principles that apply when dividing financial assets. The terms relating to married couples and their finance will be contrasted against the lack of formality surrounding cohabiting couples and their finances on relationship breakdown. The module also consider remedies available to couples in respect of domestic abuse.

The current use of easily accessible copyright-protected works is putting pressure on a law that effectively originates from a 19th Century construction of law with a 20th Century application in a society for whom accessing the internet was inconceivable. In this module you'll explore the nature of how copyright works, together with related rights including those assigned to databases and computer programs. This module will also provide a link between legal study and application of the law in a real-world 21st Century context, focusing on memes to explore the interrelationship between copyright and other forms of law beyond Intellectual Property (IP) rights.

This module will give you an understanding of the principles and practice of taxation law, specifically concerning the capital and income taxation of individuals, partnerships and limited companies. There is a particular emphasis upon income tax as it affects the employed and self-employed respectively, and the importance of distinguishing income receipts from capital receipts. VAT and inheritance tax are also covered. You will learn how to apply the law to realistic situations, including carrying out basic computations and learn the key role of HMRC in enforcing tax law, as well as the tax appeals system.

This module examines law and regulation associated with the internet in relation to the UK and the influences from other countries, including the EU and US. You'll have the opportunity to explore the ethical dimensions and legal challenges for regulating online activity, which include privacy and data protection; state surveillance; cybercrime; defamation and social media abuse; fake news and propaganda; intellectual property rights; e-commerce; e-government; and the potential for data-driven discrimination. This will give you a good understanding of the specialist legal principles of cyberlaw and their affect in society today.

This module critically explores the Human Rights Act 1998 and its implications for society today. It focuses on post-colonial critiques of human rights and the role of human rights as a tool of liberation. The Human Rights Act 1998 has defied its critics and has matured into an essential aspect of the UK’s legal landscape. You'll learn by being involved in practical debates about Human Rights and the 1998 Act, such as the application of human rights to British armed forces overseas, and debates as to the future and whether it is important to have a Human Rights Act, what its future legal status should be, or whether it should be repealed.

In this module you'll explore the framework of immigration control and the right of abode and consider the law relating to deportation and removal from the UK. You'll also study the law relating to claims for asylum, including separate elements of the definition of a refugee under international law. This module explores the approach to asylum claims including matters relating to credibility, sufficiency of protection and internal relocation and taking a human-rights oriented approach, looks at the context in which the law arises.

In this module you'll explore the areas of domestic corporate insolvency law and selected aspects of cross-border insolvency law. Insolvency law deals with the fate of companies in distress either towards liquidation or restructuring. In the globalised economy, cross-border insolvency law is becoming pivotal to manage insolvency cases with multistate dimension. The content of the module will prove helpful to you if you wish to practice or specialise in insolvency or a commercial context.

n this module you'll explore the rules of evidence as they govern both civil and criminal litigation in England and Wales. In taking this module, you'll develop a range of practical skills in applying the rules of evidence in different scenarios and have the opportunity to gain an understanding of the specialist legal principles within relevant aspects of their social, institutional and cultural contexts.

This module positions current mental health law in its social environment, starting with a historical analysis of madness and the early legislative attempts to address lunacy in the UK, you will also focus on our current understanding of mental health and develop a detailed understanding of the fundamental legal principles of mental health law, within aspects of their social, institutional and cultural contexts. Particular emphasis is placed on the Mental Health Act, the Mental Capacity Act, the related Codes of Practice and the case law of Mental Health Tribunals and the Court of Protection. The frequency and seriousness of mental health issues highlight mental health law as one of the most important areas of UK public health and policy today.

In this module you'll explore law and ethics in the provision and regulation of healthcare and medicine. There is a particular recognition that medical law cannot be considered as a purely national subject, and this module will adopt a comparative approach, additionally focusing on Europe and the international agenda. You'll learn how the same regulatory and ethical questions have been resolved in different jurisdictions to help the critical comprehension of the issues raised by health and social care within England and Wales, but also in the development of a critical ability to discover how law may be reformed to be more socially just.

This module critically explores the Human Rights Act 1998 and its implications for society today. It focuses on post-colonial critiques of human rights and the role of human rights as a tool of liberation. The Human Rights Act 1998 has defied its critics and has matured into an essential aspect of the UK’s legal landscape. You'll learn by being involved in practical debates about Human Rights and the 1998 Act, such as the application of human rights to British armed forces overseas, and debates as to the future and whether it is important to have a Human Rights Act, what its future legal status should be, or whether it should be repealed.

In this module you'll explore the framework of immigration control and the right of abode and consider the law relating to deportation and removal from the UK. You'll also study the law relating to claims for asylum, including separate elements of the definition of a refugee under international law. This module explores the approach to asylum claims including matters relating to credibility, sufficiency of protection and internal relocation and taking a human-rights oriented approach, looks at the context in which the law arises.

International law, also known as the law of nations, is the body of principles which tell us about how international relations between different countries in the world are managed. It covers such things as diplomacy, war, international human rights, international economic and trade relations and resolving disputes between states with a view to maintaining international peace and security. This module deals with some of the most controversial issues taking place in the world today and by identifying, examining and reflecting on the sources, subjects and key principles of public international law, you'll understand how law works and influences individuals, people groups and states, at a global level.

This module is a clinical and a practical module with a client focused application of theory to practice. You'll have the opportunity to learn about the management of clients who present with a range of legal problems and the empowerment of those clients through the provision of legal advice. You’ll also have the opportunity to develop your professional skills including interviewing, researching, problem solving, reflective practice, drafting and advising. This module acts as an integrative medium to support clinical learning and show the application of theory to practice.

In this module you'll explore the rules of evidence as they govern both civil and criminal litigation in England and Wales. In taking this module, you'll develop a range of practical skills in applying the rules of evidence in different scenarios and have the opportunity to gain an understanding of the specialist legal principles within relevant aspects of their social, institutional and cultural contexts.

This module positions current mental health law in its social environment, starting with a historical analysis of madness and the early legislative attempts to address lunacy in the UK, you'll also focus on our current understanding of mental health and develop a detailed understanding of the fundamental legal principles of mental health law, within aspects of their social, institutional and cultural contexts. Particular emphasis is placed on the Mental Health Act, the Mental Capacity Act, the related Codes of Practice and the case law of Mental Health Tribunals and the Court of Protection. The frequency and seriousness of mental health issues highlight mental health law as one of the most important areas of UK public health and policy today.

In this module you'll explore law and ethics in the provision and regulation of healthcare and medicine. There is a particular recognition that medical law cannot be considered as a purely national subject, and this module will adopt a comparative approach, additionally focusing on Europe and the international agenda. You'll learn how the same regulatory and ethical questions have been resolved in different jurisdictions to help the critical comprehension of the issues raised by health and social care within England and Wales, but also in the development of a critical ability to discover how law may be reformed to be more socially just.

n this module you'll explore the rules of evidence as they govern both civil and criminal litigation in England and Wales. In taking this module, you'll develop a range of practical skills in applying the rules of evidence in different scenarios and have the opportunity to gain an understanding of the specialist legal principles within relevant aspects of their social, institutional and cultural contexts.

In this module you'll explore the areas of domestic corporate insolvency law and selected aspects of cross-border insolvency law. Insolvency law deals with the fate of companies in distress either towards liquidation or restructuring. In the globalised economy, cross-border insolvency law is becoming pivotal to manage insolvency cases with multistate dimension. The content of the module will prove helpful to you if you wish to practice or specialise in insolvency or a commercial context.