The Legal System in England

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The expiry date of this unit is 31/07/2024.

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
QU025462
Credits:
6
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Grade Descriptors

  • GD1-Understanding the subject
  • GD2-Application of knowledge
  • GD4-Use of information
  • GD7-Quality

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand careers within the legal profession.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Explain the roles of three different legal professionals.

    For example, this could include barristers, solicitors, legal executives, judges

  • 1.2

    Analyse the training required to enter one of these professions.

2

Understand how English law is developed through the system of judicial precedent.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Explain how English law is developed through the system of judicial precedent.

  • 2.2

    Evaluate the powers of the criminal and civil courts to create law through precedent.

3

Understand how judicial precedent can lead to controversial decisions.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Analyse an area of controversy in relation to a recent case decided by precedent.

  • 3.2

    Evaluate how members of society may be affected by this area of controversy.