A Level Law AQA
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56 topics in 5 modules
☑️ The Nature of Law and the English Legal System 15 topics
- The Basic Nature of Law
- Nature of Law: Law and Society
- Nature of Law: Law and Morality
- Nature of Law: Law and Justice
- The Rule of Law
- Parlimentary Law Making
- Delegated Legislation
- Statutory Interpretation
- Judicial Precident
- Law Reform
- The European Union
- The Civil Courts and Other Forms of Dispute Resolution
- The Criminal Courts and Lay People
- Legal Personal and the Judiciary
- Access to Justice and Funding
☑️ Criminal Law 9 topics
- The Rules of Criminal Law
- Theory in Criminal Law
- General Elements of Liability
- Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person
- Fatal Offences Against the Person
- Property Offences
- Preliminary Offence
- Capacity Defences
- Necessity Defences
☑️ Tort Law 9 topics
- The Rules of Tort Law
- Theory of Tort Law
- Liability in Negligence for Physical Injury to People and Damage to Property
- Liability in Negligence for Economic Loss and Psychiatric Injury
- Occupiers' Liability
- Nusiance and the Escape of Dangerous Things
- Vicarious Liability
- Defences
- Remedies
☑️ Law of Contract 9 topics
- The Rules of Contract Law
- Theory of Contract Law
- Essential Requirements of a Contract
- Contract Terms: General
- Contract Terms: Specific Terms Implied by Statute Law in Relation to Consumer Contracts
- Contract Terms: Exclusion Clauses
- Vitiating Factors
- Discharge of a Contract
- Remedies
☑️ Human Rights 14 topics
- The Rules in Human Rights Law
- Theory in Human Rights
- Human Rights in International Law
- Human Rights in the United Kingdom Prior to the Human Rights Act 1998
- Human Rights in the United Kingdom After the Enactment of the Human Rights Act 1998
- Article 2 of the European Convention on Human Rights 1953
- Article 5 of the European Convention on Human Rights 1953
- Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights 1953
- Article 10 of the European Convention on Human Rights 1953
- Article 11 of the European Convention on Human Rights 1953
- Restrictions
- Enforcement
- Human Rights and English Law
- Reform
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The Nature of Law and the English Legal System
The Basic Nature of Law
The Basic Nature of Law
Definition and Purpose of Law
- Law can be defined as a set of rules and regulations set by a sovereign body, which governs the behaviour of a society and is enforced by the imposition of penalties.
- Law provides a framework for society - it maintains order, resolves disputes, protects individuals and property, and expresses shared values.
- A further purpose of law is to bring about social change and progress. New laws can be introduced to reflect changing societal attitudes (e.g. The Equality Act 2010 and non-discrimination).
The Role of Law in Society
- Law assumes an essential role in society, and it is often the measure against which social order and good governance are judged.
- It behaves as a deterrent, maintaining peace and order by discouraging actions which are harmful to society (e.g. crimes like theft, assault etc.).
- It allows for the resolution of disputes through a formal legal process, thereby preventing chaos and violence.
Types of Law
- There are two primary types of law: Civil law and Criminal law.
- Civil law deals with disputes between individuals or organisations. The aggrieved party usually seeks compensation or a remedy for damage or breach of contract.
- Criminal law, on the other hand, deals with behaviour punishable by the state and aims to maintain social order and safeguard citizens.
Sources of Law
- The two main sources of English law are legislation (laws passed by Parliament) and case law (decisions made by judges in court).
- Other sources include European Union law (for as long as UK was a part of EU) and international law.
Relationship between Morality and the Law
- The correlation between law and morality is complex. Although some laws (like prohibitions on murder) reflect moral values, others do not.
- Laws can operate independently of morality and vice versa. However, changes in social attitudes can often lead to changes in the law (e.g. laws on same-sex marriage).
- Nonetheless, it is important to recognise that not all that is immoral is illegal, and not all that is illegal is immoral.
Question: Explain one way in which law can be used to bring about social change.
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