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

The module has been designed to allow you to explore and critically evaluate the approach of our legal system towards various issues affecting contemporary family life. In this module, you will analyse the development, application and philosophy of contemporary law and legal policy and also consider how any problems within existing law might be addressed. How we perceive ‘the family’ has changed throughout time. The law is sometimes a catalyst for such changes and, at other times, the law either responds or fails to respond to what are believed to be the needs of ‘the family’, or its members. To explore these issues the module focuses on issues found in the primary and secondary legislation, key cases and a range of academic writing. Through engaging with the materials, you will enhance and refine your understanding of contemporary issues, legislation, case law and practice. At the end of the module, you will understand the key concepts, principles and statutes in this area of law, and have an appreciation of issues relating to family law practice in this area.

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Critically analyse contemporary issues arising in Scots Family Law.

LO2: Evaluate the current provisions of the law and proposals for reform in the areas explored.

LO3: Analyse and evaluate law and policy relating to the family within society.

LO4: Sustain oral and written discourse to appropriate level.