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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
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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Audio 2 hrs 27 mins
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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Article 10 mins
Rules, rights and justice: an introduction to law
Society, Politics & Law

Rules, rights and justice: an introduction to law

...law deal with companies that cause fatal accidents? And what extra rights should children conceived using donor sperm have? This album introduces the legal reasoning behind legislation, rights and justice. Experts and specialist lawyers debate how the law should address criminal acts and issues such as freedom of speech, donor tracing and adoption, taking into account the...
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Audio 2 hrs 3 mins
Social work law and UK regulation
Society, Politics & Law

Social work law and UK regulation

...law has a vital role in the regulation of professional practice, and such regulation is important to social workers, as it provides clear boundaries for their practice. Boundaries also provide the public with confidence in the profession. It is important for service users to know that a legal framework exists and that remedies are available when professionals act outside...
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Level 2: Intermediate 5 hrs