Starting with law: An overview of the law
The law is an interesting and lively subject that touches upon all aspects of everyday life. But how are laws in the UK made and who makes them?
This course, Starting with law: An overview of the law, will introduce you to the key players in law making in the UK and provide some helpful tips on study techniques.
Understand how the legal system in the UK works
Understand how laws are made in the UK
Understand some of the key players in UK law enforcement
Understand different ways of taking notes.
Introduction 00:05:00
Learning outcomes 00:07:00
Section 1 - The legal system
The constitution 00:20:00
The growth of the legal system 00:20:00
Section 2 - Types of law
Classifications of law 00:05:00
Civil and criminal law 00:15:00
Public and private law 00:20:00
Section 3 - Law making
Statutes and Acts of the UK Parliament 00:20:00
Subordinate legislation 00:10:00
Members of the UK Parliament 00:20:00
Statutory interpretation 00:10:00
Common law 00:15:00
The law of negligence 00:15:00
Europe 00:15:00
Key players in law enforcement 00:15:00
Section 4 - The legal profession
Solicitors 00:10:00
Barristers 00:10:00
Judges 00:05:00
The jury 00:15:00
Magistrates 00:15:00
Section 5 - Learning skills – note-taking
Marking up a text 00:03:00
Linear notes 00:05:00
Mind maps 00:15:00
Tables 00:15:00