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Core Module Information
Module title: Children's Rights Law
SCQF level: 10:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: LAW10120
Module leader: Michal Piegzik
School The Business School
Subject area group: Law
Prerequisites

Requisites: Pre-requisite: [Module LAW07112] Family Law
Description of module content:

Children and their rights are an interesting and developing legal topic, particularly given the Scottish Government’s commitment to making the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child an effective law. In this module, we consider key aspects of theory, law and practice to understand the area better, drawing on Scottish, UK and international sources. The seminars cover the topics of childhood, children’s rights philosophy, children’s rights positive law, self-determination, the welfare principle, the participation rights in Scotland and beyond, the group debate about one particular issue within the children’s rights law, the children protection during the armed conflicts.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Critically analyse key issues arising in respect of Children's Rights-based law, theory and practice.

LO2: Evaluate the provisions made in Scottish Law, and in comparable jurisdictions, in respect of incorporation and implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.

LO3: Analyse and evaluate legal policy decisions made in respect of existing and emerging areas of Children's Rights' Law.

LO4: Comprehend and assess the international humanitarian law protecting the children during the armed conflicts

LO5: Sustain oral and written discourse to appropriate level.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2025/6, Trimester 2, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: CRAIGLOCKHAR
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Michal Piegzik
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Seminar 33 You will learn about the theoretical and practical side of children's rights law in Scotland, the UK, and from a global perspective. You will be furnished with knowledge of the problems in children's rights law, the legal debate, and international practice.
Online Guided independent study 167 You will read about the theoretical and practical side of children's rights law in Scotland, the UK, and from a global perspective. You will know the most critical legal publications about the children's rights law.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Essay 25 1~2~3~4~5 Week 9 , WORDS= 1500 words Create a critical analysis of the legal article (1500 words) about the children's rights law theory to demonstrate the ability to describe the legal problems in less formal speech. Please use your experience from the class debate to present various views on the topic, and critically reflect on the other researcher's arguments.
Centrally Time Tabled Examination 50 1~2~3~5 Exam Period HOURS= 3 questions You must answer 3 out of 6 questions relating various theoretical or practical topics covered during the seminars.
Oral Presentation 25 1~2~3~4~5 Week 13 HOURS= 15 mins The 15-minute oral presentation that puts children’s rights law theory in the future legal career context. You will present a selected theoretical problem and demonstrate how your acquired knowledge can contribute to the legal practice or influence the legal environment.
Component 1 subtotal: 50
Component 2 subtotal: 50
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
Children's Rights Law
 

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