Law School Module Details
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Title PUBLIC LAW (McMaster Only)
Code LAW006
Coordinator Professor MJ Gordon
Law
Michael.Gordon@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2022-23 Level 4 FHEQ First Semester 15

Aims

Public Law (McMaster Only) seeks to:

- explore the nature and functions of administrative law in constitutional context;
- provide students with a knowledge and understanding of the fundamental principles and institutions of the UK constitution;
- identify and analyse selected key issues that are of critical importance to the UK’s system of public law;
- enable students to develop a range of core legal and transferable skills, and become effective independent learners.

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of, and the ability to analyse critically, the laws, policies and theories relating administrative law and human rights in the UK

(LO2) Demonstrate critical understanding of the relationship between administrative law and key principles of the UK constitution

(LO3) Engage in debate and in written argument regarding contentious legal and political issues

(LO4) Demonstrate the ability to consult, engage with, and respond to feedback

(LO5) Appreciate the wider political significance of administrative law

(LO6) Apply their knowledge to hypothetical situations Learning Outcomes

(S1) Critical thinking and problem solving - Critical analysis

(S2) Critical thinking and problem solving - Evaluation

(S3) Critical thinking and problem solving - Problem identification

(S4) Critical thinking and problem solving - Synthesis

(S5) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Academic writing (inc. referencing skills)

(S6) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Presentation skills – oral

(S7) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Presentation skills - written

(S8) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Influencing skills – argumentation

(S9) Information skills - Evaluation

(S10) Research skills - All Information skills

(S11) Improving own learning/performance - Reflective practice

Syllabus
 

1. Introduction to the foundations of administrative law
2. Political accountability and the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman
3. Legal accountability: Judicial Review (purpose and process, incl Human Rights; remedies and procedure)
4. Contemporary issues in Administrative law (eg ouster clauses)

Teaching and Learning Strategies

TeTeaching Method 1
Lecture
Attendance Recorded: Yes
Notes: The core content of the syllabus will be covered in 2 x 1hr per week of lectures (18 total)

Teaching Method 2
Seminar
Attendance Recorded: Yes
Notes: Students will attend 3 x 1.5 hour tutorials. They will be required to answer set questions having undertaken study and research on focused areas covered in lectures.

Teaching Method 3
Workshop
Attendance Recorded: Yes
Notes: Students will attend 2 x 1 hour workshops. The purpose of the workshop is to consolidate learning and practice application of the law.

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 18

 4.5

       2

 24.5
Timetable (if known) 60 mins X 2 totaling 18
  		90 mins X 1 totaling 4.5
  		      60 mins X 1 totaling 2
  		 
Private Study 125.5
TOTAL HOURS 150

Assessment
EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Written Exam, managed by SAS (Note: this module mirrors the second semester of the 30-credit LAW106 UG module. A separate 15-credit assessment paper will be required) 2h30m(45 min per question +  150    95       
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Coursework Semester 2: Feedback Response Exercise, 500 words Pass/Fail No reassessment opportunity because it is connected to an assessment that cannot be repeated in the Summer. Resittin  0    5       

Recommended Texts
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