Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Law
Learning Methods
Lecture
Seminar
Module Offerings
7208LAWGD-SEP-MTP
Aims
Students will gain an appreciation of both the Constitutional Arrangements of the United Kingdom 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.
Critique the nature of the British constitutional arrangements
2.
Demonstrate a critical understanding of the theories underpinning constitutional law
3.
Critically discuss and analyse the growing importance of Human Rights in British Public Law
4.
Advise a client on administrative law in the UK
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:1. Introduction to British ‘Democracy’
2. The Nature of the Constitution
3. The Sovereignty of Parliament
4. The Separation of Powers
5. The Rule of Law
6. Human Rights
7. Responsible and Accountable Government
8. Information
9. Administrative Justice
10. Judicial Review
Module Overview:
Public Law is primarily concerned with the relationship between the citizen and the State. It concerns the constitutional structures of the United Kingdom, including the nature of Parliament and its legislative supremacy. It explores broad public law doctrines such as the separation of powers and the rule of law and teaches them in a UK context. You will gain an appreciation of both the Constitutional Arrangements of the United Kingdom and the theoretical framework underpinning them.
Public Law is primarily concerned with the relationship between the citizen and the State. It concerns the constitutional structures of the United Kingdom, including the nature of Parliament and its legislative supremacy. It explores broad public law doctrines such as the separation of powers and the rule of law and teaches them in a UK context. You will gain an appreciation of both the Constitutional Arrangements of the United Kingdom and the theoretical framework underpinning them.
Additional Information:Public Law is primarily concerned with the relationship between the citizen and the State. It concerns the constitutional structures of the United Kingdom, including the nature of Parliament and it’s legislative supremacy. It explores broad public law doctrines such as the separation of powers and the rule of law and teaches them in a UK context. It also explores human rights issues, focusing on the European convention on Human Rights and the Human Rights Act of 1998, in part through the lens of civil liberties and police powers.
It is also concerned with government and its decisions, teaching the basic principles of administrative law. It focusses on the role of judicial review and various forms of alternative dispute resolution, primarily the ombudsmen and tribunals.
The syllabus has some flexibility to allow for discussion of topical issues in public law such as devolution, freedom of information, police powers, public inquiries or press regulation.