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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. 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. In this unit we will examine the role and the influence of competition law and theory within the context of multilateral trading. 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. 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. 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. This unit examines the relationship of International Economic Law and International Environmental Law within the context of multilateral trading. This unit will explain the role of the International Monetary Fund with particular emphasis on the concepts of exchange rates, balance of payments and multilateral payments. In this context the efficiency of the IMF will likewise be evaluated. This unit is an introduction to the subject of International Economic Law. It includes a historical development of the subject and refers to the principal organisations related to International Economic Law. 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. Rules affect us all, and the way they are made and interpreted could effect 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. 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. 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. Social work is a dynamic profession that is undergoing a period of significant change in Scotland. Social workers have the power to make assessments and decisions that radically alter people's lives. This unit introduces the law as it relates to social work and encourages an understanding of the context of the law in order to make sound decisions. This unit will explain the role of the International Monetary Fund with particular emphasis on the concepts of exchange rates, balance of payments and multilateral payments. In this context the efficiency of the IMF will likewise be evaluated. This unit deals with the role and the functions of the World Trade Organization (WTO). It will critically address the salient agreements regulated by the WTO as well as outline the institutional structure within which the WTO functions. The unit will finish with an exploration under the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade and the WTO Agreement on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures. This unit concentrates on the relationship between development law and the role of the World Bank. In this context the unit briefly refers to the concept of sustainable development and it will evaluate the role of this concept within international trade. This unit deals with the role and the functions of the World Trade Organization (WTO). It will critically address the salient agreements regulated by the WTO as well as outline the institutional structure within which the WTO functions. The unit will finish with an exploration under the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade and the WTO Agreement on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures.
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