1. To examine key concepts and techniques for regulation.

2. To explore the role of law and its limits as an instrument for regulation against the background of emerging technologies and innovations.

3. To identify and appraise the ethical and legal questions raised by rapid technological changes and innovations.

Students will acquire relevant knowledge and understanding of key regulatory concepts, techniques and processes.

Students will be able to recognise the conditions which influence the regulatory options being chosen.

Students will have greater awareness of the role and limits of law as an instrument for regulation.  

Students will be able to identify and critically assess the legitimacy of regulatory responses to emerging technologies and innovations.

Students will be familiar with regulatory responses from other jurisdictions such as the United States, Australia and the European Union.

In light of the rapid nature of technological development and innovation, the topics to be covered each year may vary. This is intended to ensure that students are introduced to pressing regulatory challenges raised by new and emerging technologies. The topics selected each year will be used as case studies to examine the impact of emerging technologies and innovations on sectors such as health, transport, energy, finance and security but with particular focus on the role of law as an instrument of regulation.

Lecture - There will be 10 Lectures. Each lecture is two hour in duration. Lectures are designed to provide students with a comprehensive and critical introduction to key concepts, issues and contexts. Recommended reading and material to support independent study and learning will be provided.

Seminar - There will be 5 Seminars of one hour in duration. In advance of seminars, students will be required to undertake mandatory reading and complete designated tasks to facilitate independent learning, critical reflection and confidence in participating in semina discussions.