Protest Law (Spr) (M5011B)
Protest Law (Spr)
Module M5011B
Module details for 2022/23.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Module Outline
Protests often inconvenience other people, closing roads and disrupting businesses, but they also fulfil a vital function in a democracy by providing citizens with an opportunity to register their views outside of elections. This module examines the history and importance of the right to protest and the range of criminal, human rights, civil and public law that comprise protest law. The law and how protests are policed are considered in their broadest context, and students will be encouraged to engage critically with contemporary issues of particular interest to them.
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the fundamental doctrines, sources and principles that underpin Protest Law in England and Wales
Demonstrate an ability to apply knowledge to complex situations and to recognise potential alternative conclusions and areas of ambiguity in the law
Demonstrate critical knowledge and understanding of Protest Law in its broader socio-legal and political context
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of contemporary issues in Protest Law and an ability to communicate this to a non-specialist audience
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Project (500 words) | Spring Semester Week 8 Mon 16:00 | 30.00% |
| Essay (2000 words) | Semester 2 Assessment Week 1 Tue 16:00 | 70.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Workshop | 2 hours | 11111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
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