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Studying social work law
Society, Politics & Law

Studying social work law

...law influences social work practice. You will learn the role of social workers in the UK and how the profession is regulated across the four nations. The courses also examine how the law is applied by social workers in their practice with the people they support. ...Transcript The four OpenLearn courses, which will each build your knowledge of the law and social work are:...
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The use of force in international law
Society, Politics & Law

The use of force in international law

...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). Finally, you will also consider the dilemma of humanitarian intervention, which...
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Level 3: Advanced 10 hrs
The Scottish Parliament and law making Badge icon
Society, Politics & Law

The Scottish Parliament and law making

...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, and the work of MSPs and MPs. It discusses the characteristics of the...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Electromagnetism: testing Coulomb’s law
Science, Maths & Technology

Electromagnetism: testing Coulomb’s law

...law, the physical law that governs the force between electric charges, and shows how it can be verified experimentally. As a prerequisite you will need some mathematical knowledge of vectors. This free course is an adapted extract from the Open University course SM381 Electromagnetism...This free course explores Coulomb’s law, the physical law that governs the force...
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Level 2: Intermediate 4 hrs
Introducing research in law and beyond
Society, Politics & Law

Introducing research in law and beyond

...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 the uses and applications of information and data, research methods,...
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Level 3: Advanced 10 hrs
An introduction to social work law
Society, Politics & Law

An introduction to social work law

...law and will be of relevance to people interested in social work internationally, although it will draw on legislation from a UK context...This course will get you to consider your initial perceptions of the social work role before exploring what social workers do in their day-to-day practice with people. It will highlight the core values of the social work profession and...
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Level 2: Intermediate 5 hrs
The law and social work in Scotland
Health, Sports & Psychology

The law and social work in Scotland

...interviews. This material forms part of The Open University course K207 The law and social work in Scotland... The law and social work in Scotland A short introduction to this album The legal perspective A social worker describes her experiences working in the Scottish system, giving examples of cases and the procedures involved in her day-to-day life. The legal services council Colin Moodie explains......
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Drugs and the law: Legal highs
Society, Politics & Law

Drugs and the law: Legal highs

...law on drugs, explores the new legislation which prohibits the sale of legal highs and considers whether or not prohibition can stop their use. Possession and Supply of Drugs The backbone of the current law relating to the use of recreational drugs is based on the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971. This Act was passed after the UK had signed the Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs...
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