The options here make up the independent learning element of this course.
You must complete three of these BOCs by the end of January 2021 in order to qualify for Part 2 (the assessment element) of the Law making in Scotland course.
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Scottish courts and the law
Learn more 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 ...
Level: 1 Introductory
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The Scottish Parliament and law making
Learn more 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, ...
Level: 1 Introductory
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Legal skills and debates in Scotland
Learn more 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.
Level: 1 Introductory
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Law and change: Scottish legal heroes
Learn more 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 ...
Level: 1 Introductory