There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added

In the first part of the module you will gain knowledge of basic concepts such as the definition of a constitution; what are the sources of UK constitutional law; what are the key constitutional doctrines, including parliamentary supremacy, rule of law, separation of powers. In the following lectures of the module you will then focus on the structure and role of main institutions such as the UK Parliament and UK Government; the Scottish Parliament and Scottish Government within the Scottish Devolution arrangement; the local authorities. The final part of the module will provide you with an introduction to judicial review as well as to human rights protection.

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Identify the sources of constitutional law and their importance to the UK constitution.

LO2: Outline the main doctrines and principles affecting the UK constitution.

LO3: Describe the structure and role of the key institutions in the UK, including how the devolution settlement works in Scotland.

LO4: Understand judicial review as a remedy in Scots law, and outline the law concerning human rights protection.

LO5: Apply knowledge and understanding to solving constitutional law problems.

LO6: Understand the basic policy, social, ethical and moral issues that underpin and surround UK constitutional and administrative law in the European and wider international context.