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Congratulations for completing your GCSEs!. On a post it write down: 1 thing you have liked and 1 thing you have disliked/found difficult during GCSEs and why you have chosen A Level Law. Who are you?. What we will be studying this year. January Exam: Unit 1 Law Making English Legal System.
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Congratulations for completing your GCSEs! On a post it write down: 1 thing you have liked and 1 thing you have disliked/found difficult during GCSEsand why you have chosen A Level Law.
What we will be studying this year. January Exam: Unit 1 Law Making English Legal System June Exam: Unit 2 Introduction to criminal liability Introduction to tort You will be assessed by a 1½ hour exam at the end of each unit in 3 main areas: AO1: Knowledge and Understanding AO2: Analysis, evaluation and application AO3: Communication and Presentation We will aim to complete unit 1 before the mock exam giving 1 month for extensive revision practice before your January module. Mock Exam: Thursday 22nd November 2012
Course Expectations Progress: Know your targets and where you are performing. Read and respond to teacher next steps to set regular SMART targets to ensure you reach your potential in Legal Studies, and are clear about your individual strengths and weaknesses and how to improve. Politeness: Be on time to every lesson so you do not impact on the learning of others. Let your teacher know of absence before the lesson by email. Prepare: Have your folder and course hand-outs with you EVERY lesson. Read through your notes before the lesson and review on a regular basis. Read ahead- Be inquisitive- Use resources provided. Read newspapers- Be aware of the wider world. Participate: Listen to both teachers and other students and be ready to answer questions. Be prepared to lead and participate in group work. Communicate with your teacher – access your emails. Contribute to the A Level blog on the website. Plan: If you cannot meet deadlines you need to manage expectations. If you have a problem discuss it with your teacher. Take control of your life. Private Study: Make use of this time, plan at least 3 periods for your law work
Law website Throughout the course I will be uploading extra materials on my website www.msbenjaminlawsite.jimdo.com. You will also find details of the Bar Mock Trial competition .
Target Setting It is vital that you do all you can to be successful this year. Identify 2 personal targets for you to meet by half term which will help you maximise your success on this course. Remember your targets must be: Specific Measurable Achievable Realistic Timed
What is law? • Complete the card sort on your desk in pairs, separate the cards into Laws/Not Laws. What things did you consider to make your decision?
What is law? Around the room are 4 definitions of law move to the one you think describes law best
Types of Law There are 2 categories of law that are dealt with differently in the courts these are: CRIMINAL LAW CIVIL LAW Deals with disputes/disagreements between parties Offence forbidden by the State for the benefit of Society PUBLIC INTEREST/SAFETY Which category of law would deal with the following situations?
Types of Law • Sharon and Greg have been married for 3 years. During an argument in the kitchen Sharon got really angry with Greg and in a struggle stabbed him. • Greg now wants a divorce from Sharon and custody of their 4 children. Identify the areas of law in this situation
Types of Law • Aaliyah just bought a new sports car and wanted to test it out. She was driving at 100mph when the speed limit is 70mph, and was also on her mobile phone! Identify the areas of law in this situation
Types of Law • Frank bought a Mocha from a café, after drinking it he found a decomposed snail in the bottom. • Frank was ill for 2 weeks, once he got better he confronted the owner of the café • During the heated argument the café owner had a heart attack and died. Identify the areas of law in this situation
Types of Law • The law is complex and in any situation there may be different ways of pursuing a case. • It is easier to win a civil case than a criminal case, as the burden of proof is less. • Why do you think that is the case?
Types of Law • In order for the laws to be effective there are a few things that need to be present in order for people to respect and uphold them. • One of these is that the law is easy to understand! Can you think of any more? Fair enforcement Clear and fair punishments Most people agree with the law
Introduction • Parliament makes the most important laws in this country. • They are called Acts of Parliaments (or statutes) • There are thousands of statutes: It would take an average adult 400 years to read all of the applicable law in England! (Times, 2006) Times Online, December 11, 2006
Introduction cont/ • However not all of these Acts of Parliament are drafted properly/cover every eventuality and that is when Judges interpret the law through Judicial Precedent. • Sometimes there isn't even Acts of Parliament for judges to use so they create Common Law through Judicial Precedent. • Can you remember who makes up Parliament? How much do you know about UK Politics? Complete the card loop activity in pairs.
1. Queen Parliament Signs proposed new laws that has been approved by parliament Legislative body (makes law) and regulates the Government 3. House of Lords 2. House of Commons Made up of senior judges who help make law and hear cases of extreme public importance Made up of MP’s inc. Government MP’s - 646 Prime Minister • Cabinet • Made up of around 20 Senior Ministers • Each Minister responsible for particular issue • Government • Help PM run the country • Made up of around 100 Ministers
LAW MAKING IN ENGLAND • A statute is also referred to as an Act of Parliament and is the form most laws are passed. • In the UK Statute law making starts with an idea for a new law. • This law is then put into writing. • The next step is a consultation with experts, amendments may made. • This is then presented to parliament.
LAW MAKING IN ENGLAND • The idea in writing has to be quite detailed and is called a bill. • The bill should say: • Who the proposed law will affect • The situations it will apply to • The intended penalties for breaking law.
LAW MAKING IN ENGLAND Who can submit a bill? There are different types of bills depending upon who proposes them. PRIVATE BILLS PUBLICBILLS Affect one particular area or organisation Affect general public as a whole
LAW MAKING IN ENGLAND We will be looking at the stages to pass Government backed Public Bills. consultation Green Paper White Paper *BILL* House of Commons First Reading House of Commons Second Reading Report Stage/ Third reading Committee Stage House of Lords 2nd Reading House of Lords First Reading Third Reading Committee Stage
LAW MAKING IN ENGLAND Make notes from the Clips about what happens in each stage House of Commons First Reading White Paper *BILL* Green Paper consultation Report Stage/ Third reading Committee Stage House of Commons Second Reading House of Lords 2nd Reading House of Lords First Reading Third Reading Committee Stage
Parliamentary Influences Learning Objectives • Describe a range of influences on Parliament • Give appropriate examples of each influence • Evaluate the effectiveness of each influence Who/What might influence decisions that Parliament make?
Parliamentary Influences Law Commission Political Pressure Groups EU Law Media/Public Opinion
