Unit 1 of the A level qualification focuses on the legal system, including the nature of law, the civil and criminal courts, and the legal profession. Learners will also develop knowledge and understanding of criminal law and the skills to apply their legal knowledge to scenario-based situations involving fatal and non-fatal offences against the person, such as ABH and GBH as well as murder and manslaughter. Students will also hone their evaluative skills while examining offences against property (Theft, Robbery and Burglary) and criminal defences such as self defence and consent. Unit 2 focuses on Law making in England and Wales. Learners will study law making methods and their underpinning concepts. Learners will study law making methods and their underpinning concepts. They will develop an understanding of legal method and reasoning as used by lawyers and the judiciary. This unit also provides an introduction to civil liability while focusing on the rules of tort, liability in negligence, occupiers’ liability and remedies. Unit 3 focuses on the nature of law and learners will explore how the law interacts with society, technology, morality and justice. Subject studies will include the relationship between law and morals as well as the legal issues surrounding privacy, data protection and cyber-crime. Unit 3 also focuses on human rights, including their nature, protection and constitutional position under UK law. Specific rights such as the right to liberty and security, the right to a fair trial, the right to 46 respect for family and private life and the right to freedom of expression are explored in detail. Learners will develop knowledge and understanding of human rights law, the skills to apply their legal knowledge to scenario-based situations and gain a critical awareness of the present state of human rights law.
Unit 1 The Legal System and Criminal Law Written Exam. Unit 2 Law Making and the Law of Tort Written Exam. Unit 3 The Nature of Law and Human Rights Law Written Exam.
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Wooldale Centre for Learning, Wootton Fields, Northampton, NN4 6TP |
Unit 1 of the A level qualification focuses on the legal system, including the nature of law, the civil and criminal courts, and the legal profession. Learners will also develop knowledge and understanding of criminal law and the skills to apply their legal knowledge to scenario-based situations involving fatal and non-fatal offences against the person, such as ABH and GBH as well as murder and manslaughter. Students will also hone their evaluative skills while examining offences against property (Theft, Robbery and Burglary) and criminal defences such as self defence and consent. Unit 2 focuses on Law making in England and Wales. Learners will study law making methods and their underpinning concepts. Learners will study law making methods and their underpinning concepts. They will develop an understanding of legal method and reasoning as used by lawyers and the judiciary. This unit also provides an introduction to civil liability while focusing on the rules of tort, liability in negligence, occupiers’ liability and remedies. Unit 3 focuses on the nature of law and learners will explore how the law interacts with society, technology, morality and justice. Subject studies will include the relationship between law and morals as well as the legal issues surrounding privacy, data protection and cyber-crime. Unit 3 also focuses on human rights, including their nature, protection and constitutional position under UK law. Specific rights such as the right to liberty and security, the right to a fair trial, the right to 46 respect for family and private life and the right to freedom of expression are explored in detail. Learners will develop knowledge and understanding of human rights law, the skills to apply their legal knowledge to scenario-based situations and gain a critical awareness of the present state of human rights law.
Unit 1 The Legal System and Criminal Law Written Exam. Unit 2 Law Making and the Law of Tort Written Exam. Unit 3 The Nature of Law and Human Rights Law Written Exam.
