Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Law
Learning Methods
Lecture
Online
Workshop
Module Offerings
4301LAWPL-JAN-MTP
Aims
Students will gain an appreciation of both the constitutional arrangement of the UK and the theoretical framework underpinning them. This module also facilitates a contextual and critical appreciation of the relationship between law and politics relating to the administration and governance of the British state
Learning Outcomes
1.
Analyse the nature of the British constitutional arrangements
2.
Understand the theories underpinning constitutional law
3.
Explore administrative law as a mechanism for controlling the powers of the state
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:Introduction to British 'democracy'
The nature of the constitution
Sovereignty of Parliament
Separation of Powers
The rule of law
Human rights
Responsible and Accountable Government
Administrative justice and judicial review
Module Overview:
In this module you will gain an appreciation of both the constitutional arrangement of the UK and the theoretical framework underpinning them. This module also facilitates a contextual and critical appreciation of the relationship between law and politics relating to the administration and governance of the British state.
In this module you will gain an appreciation of both the constitutional arrangement of the UK and the theoretical framework underpinning them. This module also facilitates a contextual and critical appreciation of the relationship between law and politics relating to the administration and governance of the British state.
Additional Information:The module is concerned with the relationship between citizen and the State.
Assessments
Centralised Exam