Unit 1
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Unit 2
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The Individual and the Law
A study of how laws relate to individuals in society.
Areas studied
- Laws and how they are made
- Police and criminal law
- Criminal trials and punishment
Note: It is highly recommended students do this unit prior to attempting unit 3 and 4. |
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The Law in Operation
Areas studied
- Disputes which may arise
- Alternatives to court action
- Difficulties faced in going to court
- Change and the law
- Civil rights and resposibilites
- Young people and the law.
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Unit 3
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Unit 4
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Making and Changing the Law
Areas studied
- Law making bodies and procedures
- The relationship between law making bodies
- Reasons for changing the law
- Processes for changing the law
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Evaluating the Legal System
Areas studied
- Courts and tribunals
- Criminal and civil procedures
- Adversary and jury trials
- Attainment of justice
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| Assessment: Essays are a major component of the total assessment. Assessment in Legal Studies is Unit 3 school assessed coursework (25%), Unit 4 school assessed coursework (25%) and an end of year examination (50%). |
