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, such as Parliament, the Welsh Assembly and Royal Prerogative. Influences on the law and law reform are evaluated. The course will increase your understanding of how law operates in practice, with a study of the civil and criminal court systems and sentencing. The law of Tort, which consists of civil claims will also be examined. This includes the legal elements which must be proven and how damages are calculated. 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 the role of law enforcement and the police. Students will also study criminal law, the criminal trial process, and human rights.

In year one:

The Nature of Law and the Welsh and English Legal Systems
· Law making
· Delegated Legislation, devolution and the Welsh Assembly
·Statutory Interpretation
· Precedent and Case law
· Civil Courts
· Criminal Process

The Law of Tort
• The Nature of Tort
• The Tort of Negligence
• Occupiers Liability
• Remedies and Calculation of Damages

In the second year there are two further A2 units:

The Practice of Substantive Law
• The Rules and theory of Human Rights
• Rights such as freedom of expression, right to privacy, assembly and protest
• Restrictions on Human Rights
• Police powers
• Debate relating to the protection of human rights in the UK

Substantive Law Perspectives
• Definition of crime
• Strict liability and factors which may negate criminal liability
• Offences against the person
• Property Offences
• Defences
• Attempts