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Level 1: Legal Framework

Introduction

Learn about the legal system in England and Wales, the roles and responsibilities of those involved in the judicial process such as Magistrates, Youth Courts, Crown Court etc. and how those processes are evolving. This module examines the roles of those government departments involved in creating legislation and deploying accountability mechanisms.

Module Description

This module aims to:

1. Outline the structure of the legal system in England and Wales
2. Explain and evaluate the key differences between the criminal and civil legal processes in England and Wales
3. Identify the differences between statute and common law
4. Ensure students understand the roles of those agencies which form part of the criminal justice system and can recognise and evaluate how they complement each other
5. Make students aware of how the criminal justice system protects the individual

Module Content

1. Introduction to the Legal System of England & Wales
2. Creation and Interpretation of Legislation
3. Departments which influence the Criminal Justice Process
4. Prosecution and Defence in Criminal Cases
5. The Police
6. Protecting the Individual
7. Juries
8. Adversarial System
9. Accountability Mechanisms
10. Introduction to Dealing with Terrorism

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