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  • Starting with law: An overview of the law
    Tue, 09/07/2013 - 10:06
    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 unit will introduce you to the key players in law making in the UK and provide some helpful tips on study techniques. First published on Mon, 18 Jun 2012 as Starting with law: An overview of the law. To find out more visit The Open University's Openlearn website. Creative-Commons 2012
  • Starting with law
    Tue, 09/07/2013 - 10:06
    Starting with law explores key legal concepts such as legal capacity and the rights and responsibilities of the individual. You will examine how laws are made, and how they affect us at different points in our lives. This unit is ideal if you are a beginner or returning to study. First published on Fri, 15 Jun 2012 as Starting with law. To find out more visit The Open University's Openlearn website. Creative-Commons 2012
  • Making and using rules
    Tue, 09/07/2013 - 10:06
    Rules affect us all, and the way they are made and interpreted could affect how we live. This unit explores how we could interpret and apply rules, and provides you with a basic understanding of rules and rule making within the English legal system. First published on Mon, 25 Jul 2011 as Making and using rules. To find out more visit The Open University's Openlearn website. Creative-Commons 2011
  • Human rights and law
    Tue, 09/07/2013 - 10:06
    Human rights now seem to take precedent over many areas of our lives, but where do these rights come from and how did they develop? This unit looks at the impact of the European Convention on Human Rights and its influence on law in the UK and examines the Human Rights Act 1998. First published on Wed, 15 Jun 2011 as Human rights and law. To find out more visit The Open University's Openlearn website. Creative-Commons 2011
  • Parliament and the law
    Tue, 09/07/2013 - 10:06
    How are rules made and who can influence this procedure? This unit will introduce you to the rule-making processes in of the UK Houses of Parliament in Westminster. You will examine how laws are enacted and how it is possible for unelected bodies and people to influence the content of such laws. First published on Wed, 15 Jun 2011 as Parliament and the law. To find out more visit The Open University's Openlearn website. Creative-Commons 2011
  • Privacy rights and the law
    Tue, 09/07/2013 - 10:06
    Privacy has long been recognised as an important human right – but how does society balance this right with the protection of others, such as the right to freedom of expression? This unit will examine how privacy is protected in UK law and the impact on this of the European Convention on Human Rights. First published on Wed, 15 Jun 2011 as Privacy rights and the law. To find out more visit The Open University's Openlearn website. Creative-Commons 2011
  • Judges and the law
    Tue, 09/07/2013 - 10:06
    How do judges make law? This unit will examine how the common law system works, the differences between ‘civil code’ and ‘common law’ systems, and the advantages and disadvantages of the common law system. The role of the judiciary in the law-making process is explored by examining the origins of common law, the system of precedent and the rules of statutory interpretation. First published on Wed, 15 Jun 2011 as Judges and the law. To find out more visit The Open University's Openlearn website. Creative-Commons 2011
  • An introduction to law in contemporary Scotland
    Tue, 09/07/2013 - 10:06
    Many aspects of the law in Scotland are different from those of England and Wales. Centuries of development and growth have been influenced by factors unique to Scotland, resulting in a legal system that is distinct from those of its neighbours. This unit explores the legal history of Scotland, the Scottish Parliament and its relationship with the UK Parliament. First published on Wed, 15 Jun 2011 as An introduction to law in contemporary Scotland. To find out more visit The Open University's Openlearn website. Creative-Commons 2011
  • Europe and the law
    Tue, 09/07/2013 - 10:06
    This unit will give you a basic understanding of EU law and the interaction between EU and domestic law. It will provide a brief explanation of the European Convention on Human Rights and other European legislation, as well as the background to such institutions as the European Council, the European Commission, the European Parliament and the European Court of Justice. First published on Wed, 15 Jun 2011 as Europe and the law. To find out more visit The Open University's Openlearn website. Creative-Commons 2011
  • Company law in context
    Tue, 09/07/2013 - 10:06
    The legal issues involved in setting up and running a business can be complex and confusing, especially when some of the terms used don't seem to have clear meanings. This unit from the College of Law gives a basic introduction to the legal concepts of companies, partnerships, assets and liabilities. First published on Tue, 03 May 2011 as Company law in context. To find out more visit The Open University's Openlearn website. Creative-Commons 2011