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Patrina Law
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Patrina Law

My aim is to deliver award winning and creative learning experiences, based on evidence-driven policy design. I am focused on open access to learning and generating significant social impact and to that end, won the OE Global Leadership Award for People in Open Education in 2023. For 10 years I was Head of OpenLearn at the Open University where I specialised in e-learning strategy and outreach, researching and commissioning impactful free ...
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Privacy Laws and the Media
Society, Politics & Law

Privacy Laws and the Media

...law suits, is it now too easy to sue for defamation? And are our privacy laws now so restrictive that we risk extinguishing debate? Gary Slapper, Professor of Law at The Open University, and Frances Gibb, Legal Editor of The Times, discuss the need to balance individual privacy with free speech, and the ability of those in the media to express an opinion without the...
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Audio 11 mins
Introduction to law in Wales
History & The Arts

Introduction to law in Wales

...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...This free course, Introduction to law in Wales, gives a brief overview of the legal history in Wales from the 12th century, followed by an...
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Level 2: Intermediate 8 hrs
Company law in context
Society, Politics & Law

Company law in context

...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...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. Company law in context is a free course from...
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Level 2: Intermediate 10 hrs
Equity – law and idea
Society, Politics & Law

Equity – law and idea

...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. As a principle of justice however, equity can be...
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Level 2: Intermediate 14 hrs
Human rights and law
Society, Politics & Law

Human rights and law

...law, 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 free course, Human rights and the law, looks at the impact of the European Convention on...
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Level 1: Introductory 20 hrs
Online Rights and the Law
Science, Maths & Technology

Online Rights and the Law

...law stand in relation to web privacy? Do we have the same rights online as we do in life? The online revolution has moved rapidly but has the law managed to keep up with it and what has been the impact on our legal rights? These two films touch upon issues that have emerged as a result of a growing online community like the complications that arise when attempting to...
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Video 6 mins
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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Article 10 mins