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Focuses predominantly on the development, structure, and functioning of human societies.

Focuses predominantly on how a rule or set of rules can be applied in a particular situation to resolve a dispute or conflict.

Often involves a strong focus on the individual, but may also focus on how individuals function within social groups, and how different forms of social organisation can influence an individual’s attitudes and behaviour.

Based on the idea that legal definitions of ‘crime’ are narrow and overly restrictive, and that criminal justice systems serve to protect the interests of the powerful.

Often involves a focus on enduring aspects of society – what are commonly referred to as ‘social structures’.

Consists of a broad range of specialisms that focus, for example, on employment, human rights, land, property and contracts.