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Introduction to law in Wales
Dysgwch fwy to access more details of Introduction to law in WalesThis free course, Introduction to law in Wales, gives a brief overview of the legal history in Wales from the 12th century, followed by an overview of devolution and referendums, the law making powers of the Welsh Assembly and the possible future for legal Wales.
Lefel: 2 Canolradd
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The law-making process in England and Wales
Dysgwch fwy to access more details of The law-making process in England and WalesThis free course, The law-making process in England and Wales, introduces you to the sources of law in England and Wales. It examines the democratic law-making process and how and by whom proposed legislation is initiated, before introducing you to the Westminster Parliament, which creates legislation. It is within this Parliament that proposed ...
Lefel: 1 Rhagarweiniol
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Scottish courts and the law
Dysgwch fwy to access more details of Scottish courts and the lawThis free course, Scottish courts and the law, explores the role, function and purpose of the courts in Scotland and their relationship with the law. You consider the way in which cases come to court, the difference between the criminal and civil justice systems, the separation of powers, how individuals may become involved with the court ...
Lefel: 1 Rhagarweiniol
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The Scottish Parliament and law making
Dysgwch fwy to access more details of The Scottish Parliament and law makingThis free course, The Scottish Parliament and law making, explores the law making powers of the Scottish Parliament and examines its place in the UK’s constitution. It considers how, and why, laws are made by both the Scottish and UK Parliaments before exploring devolved matters, reserved matters, legislative competence, secondary legislation, ...
Lefel: 1 Rhagarweiniol
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Legal skills and debates in Scotland
Dysgwch fwy to access more details of Legal skills and debates in ScotlandThis free course, Legal skills and debates in Scotland, considers how laws are interpreted and applied. It looks at legislation, court judgments, argument, judicial reasoning and rights. It also explores the relationship between society’s values and the laws which it supports and how policy and rights influence development of law.
Lefel: 1 Rhagarweiniol
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Law and change: Scottish legal heroes
Dysgwch fwy to access more details of Law and change: Scottish legal heroesThis free course explores the law-making process in Scotland and considers how the legal system has been influenced by change. You consider how Scots law and lawyers have influenced advances in the law on a global, national and local scale. Throughout the course you consider how individuals and institutions have effected change. You explore how ...
Lefel: 1 Rhagarweiniol
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Youth justice in the UK: children, young people and crime
Dysgwch fwy to access more details of Youth justice in the UK: children, young people and crimeThis free course will introduce you to the many ways of working with children in trouble with the law. You will learn about the emergence of the youth justice system in England and Wales and how it has changed over the years. A comparative approach provides opportunities to learn about the approaches taken in Northern Ireland and Scotland. ...
Lefel: 1 Rhagarweiniol
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The use of force in international law
Dysgwch fwy to access more details of The use of force in international lawThis free course, The use of force in international law, is designed to provide you with an introduction to one of the contentious topics in public international law: the use of force. In this course, you will explore international rules governing the use of force, including an introduction to the laws of war (International Humanitarian Law). ...
Lefel: 3 Uwch
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Company law in context
Dysgwch fwy to access more details of Company law in contextThe 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. Company law in context is a free course from the College of Law, offering a basic introduction to the legal concepts of companies, partnerships, assets and liabilities.
Lefel: 2 Canolradd
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Introducing research in law and beyond
Dysgwch fwy to access more details of Introducing research in law and beyondThis free course, Introducing research in law and beyond, is designed to introduce you to the skills required to develop and complete a legal research project. You will learn about the complexities of research, how to identify a research topic, how to conduct a literature review and how to develop research questions. This course also considers ...
Lefel: 3 Uwch
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Equity – law and idea
Dysgwch fwy to access more details of Equity – law and ideaThis free course, Equity – law and idea, gives you the opportunity to broaden your skills in and knowledge and understanding of legal principles. Beyond the confines of the Common Law of England and Wales Equity is rarely discussed or understood, but has long played a vital role in the social, economic, cultural and political life of the nation....
Lefel: 2 Canolradd
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Why are nonhuman animals victims of harm?
Dysgwch fwy to access more details of Why are nonhuman animals victims of harm?In this free course, Why are nonhuman animals victims of harm? you will investigate why nonhuman animals tend to be overlooked as victims of violence. The course explores some of the social processes and structures that victimise other animals, such as ‘livestock’ farming. The course also highlights some of the environmental harms related ...
Lefel: 2 Canolradd
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Introduction to critical criminology
Dysgwch fwy to access more details of Introduction to critical criminologyThis free course, Introduction to critical criminology, provides a brief introduction to critical criminological thinking. It defines the ways in which critical criminologists take a 'critical stance' on the fundamental concepts, practices and institutions associated with crime and criminal justice systems.
Lefel: 3 Uwch
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Critical criminology and the social sciences
Dysgwch fwy to access more details of Critical criminology and the social sciencesThis free course, Critical criminology and the social sciences, will provide you with an insight into some of the main disciplines within the social sciences, focusing in particular on critical criminology. It will begin by outlining some of the defining characteristics of the social science disciplines of psychology, law, sociology and critical...
Lefel: 2 Canolradd
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Questioning crime: social harms and global issues
Dysgwch fwy to access more details of Questioning crime: social harms and global issuesThis free course, Questioning crime: social harms and global issues, introduces the concept of social harm as an alternative to the more familiar concept of 'crime' as a basis for studying aspects of the social world which are damaging or harmful. In doing so, it will encourage you to think critically about the strengths and limitations of ...
Lefel: 3 Uwch
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Race, ethnicity and crime
Dysgwch fwy to access more details of Race, ethnicity and crimeThis free course, Race, ethnicity and crime, briefly examines the relationships between race and ethnicity, and crime, criminalisation and criminal justice. It considers the relationship between crime and cultural difference; the notion of 'criminalisation' and how its processes affect individuals and their opportunities; and the lived ...
Lefel: 3 Uwch
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Criminology beyond crime
Dysgwch fwy to access more details of Criminology beyond crimeThis free course, Criminology beyond crime, examines the notion of 'social harm' as an alternative to the legal definition of 'crime'. To illustrate this concept, the course considers developments in Green Criminology, which have sought to examine the problems of global environmental harm and the myriad interactions between human beings and the ...
Lefel: 3 Uwch
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The problem with crime
Dysgwch fwy to access more details of The problem with crimeThis free course, The problem with crime, looks at the issues of order and disorder. Can the way these issues are represented change your view of a city? Taking Glasgow as an example, you will look at the problem of crime and how misrepresentation can easily occur.
Lefel: 2 Canolradd
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The technology of crime control
Dysgwch fwy to access more details of The technology of crime controlHow big an impact does CCTV have on your life? This free course, The technology of crime control, provides the opportunity to listen to an argument surrounding the purpose, efficacy and regulation of CCTV. Is it there for crime control or is Big Brother really watching?
Lefel: 2 Canolradd
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The psychology of cybercrime
Dysgwch fwy to access more details of The psychology of cybercrimeIn this free course, The psychology of cybercrime, you will explore different questions about cybercrime from a psychological angle in an attempt to better understand this relatively recent field of psychology. You will consider the realms and limits of cybercrime, distinguishing between the different types of cybercrime (e.g. trolling, ...
Lefel: 3 Uwch
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Hwb Barod ar gyfer Prifysgol
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