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Society, Politics & Law

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Legal skills and debates in Scotland free course icon level 1: introductory icon Badge icon

Society, Politics & Law

Legal skills and debates in Scotland

This 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.

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24 hrs
The Scottish Parliament and law making free course icon level 1: introductory icon Badge icon

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The Scottish Parliament and law making

This 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, ...

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24 hrs
Scottish courts and the law free course icon level 1: introductory icon Badge icon

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Scottish courts and the law

This 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 ...

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24 hrs
Introducing Black leadership free course icon level 1: introductory icon Badge icon

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Introducing Black leadership

In this free course, you will develop skills to empower yourself as a leader. Guided by the Five Ps model of leadership (person, process, position, product and purpose), you will learn about the challenges and possibilities of Black leadership. Developing skills in communication, critical analysis and teamwork will promote competence in a wide ...

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24 hrs
NI Electoral Dynamics, and what Good Friday Agreement did to change it article icon

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NI Electoral Dynamics, and what Good Friday Agreement did to change it

What did the Good Friday Agreement change when it comes to voting and electoral dynamics? David McCann traces the Northern Irish developments since 1998.

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Jury Hub Conversation: Lee Curley, Fiona Leverick, James Chalmers audio icon

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Jury Hub Conversation: Lee Curley, Fiona Leverick, James Chalmers

What is the ideal jury size? How can courtrooms eliminate harmful myths? Lee Curley, Fiona Leverick and James Chalmers discuss the history and findings of one of the most exciting jury research projects of recent years.

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