Law

Course summary

H418/01 Section A: The Legal System - In this unit, you will study the workings of the civil and criminal justice systems including; the role of magistrates, solicitors, barristers, and jurors as well as the sentences given to those who commit crimes. H418/01 Section B: Criminal Law - In this unit, you will examine the individual elements of different crimes and defenses. You will learn what the prosecution must prove in order to obtain convictions for offences such as; murder, manslaughter, and robbery. H418/02 Section A: Law Making - In this unit, you will learn how Parliament makes laws and how individual citizens can bring about changes and developments to the laws of England and Wales. You will even visit the Houses of Parliament! H418/02 Section B: Law of Tort - In this unit, you will focus on civil law such as; negligence, nuisance, and occupiers’ liability. Students will learn how individuals seek justice within the civil courts. H418/04 Section A: The Nature of Law - In this unit, you will look at the nature of law in a wider context. We will answer questions like ‘Is the law in line with everyone’s morals?’ This will help you to develop an understanding of how law interacts with society, considering the philosophical ideas of morality and justice. H418/04 Section B: Contract Law - In this unit, you will focus on the central elements of contract law from the formation of contracts to their enforcement.