Unit 3 & 4 Legal Studies
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Key knowledge
This knowledge includes:
the ability of judges and courts to make law
the operation of the doctrine of precedent
reasons for interpretation of statutes by judges
effects of statutory interpretation by judges
strengths and weaknesses of law-making through the courts
the relationship between courts and parliament in law-making.
Key skills
These skills include the ability to:
de ne key legal terminology and use it appropriately
discuss, interpret and analyse legal information
apply legal principles to relevant cases and issues
describe the nature, importance and operation of courts as law-makers
analyse the impact of courts in law-making
critically evaluate the law-making processes of courts
discuss the relationships between law-making bodies.
For the next outcome these are the things you will need to know;
The importance of the doctrine of precedent and the following terms
Stare decisis
Ratio decidendi
Obiter dictum
At least 2 reasons why the county court may not follow earlier decisions by the supreme court
Why courts may need to interpret a statute, 1 example of this, and extrinsic and intrinsic aids that judges could use
Evaluate the law making process of the courts and explain the relationship between courts and parliament
Home
Unit Outline
Unit 3
Outcome 1
>
Outcome 1A
Outcome 1B
Outcome 2
>
Outcome 2A
Outcome 2B
Outcome 3
>
SAC3
Unit 4
Outcome 1
>
SAC1
Outcome 2
>
SAC 2A
SAC 2B
How to Write an Answer
Exam Revision
Last class