Law - A Level

The course looks at the workings of the legal system and considers its effectiveness. Students will discover the various sources of law, and explore the relationship between law and morality. The course will increase your understanding of how law operates in practice, with a study of the civil and criminal court systems. You will also come across some interesting and surprising legal cases, and have the opportunity to take part in debates and mock trials. In their second year, A Level students will critically examine issues involving Human Rights law, such as the powers the police have to infringe privacy. In addition, there will be a specific focus on Criminal law, including analysing the law regarding homicide.

AS Law
Unit 1: The Nature of Law and the Welsh and English Legal Systems (25%)
Section A: Law making, delegated legislation, statutory interpretation and Judicial Precedent.
Section B: civil courts, criminal processes, legal personnel and access to justice & funding.

Unit 2: The Law of Tort (15%)
The Rules and theory of the law of tort, Liability in negligence for injury to people and damage to property, Occupiers’ liability and Remedies

A2 Law

Unit 3: The Practice of Substantive Law (30%)

Unit 4: Substantive Law Perspectives (30%)

Human Rights Law
The rules and theory of human rights law,
Specific provisions within the European Convention on Human Rights
Restrictions, including restrictions permitted by the European Convention on Human Rights
Enforcement
The debate relating to the protection of human rights in the UK

Criminal law
Rules and theory of criminal law
General elements of liability
Offences against the person
Property offences, including theft and robbery
Defences
Preliminary offences of attempt