Certificate of Achievement
has completed the following course:
Introduction to the Rule of Law
The University of Law and Courts and Tribunals Judiciary
This online course explored basic concepts of the Rule of Law and introduced the role of the judiciary in upholding the Rule of Law in England & Wales. The course covered topics including definitions of the Rule of Law, the separation of powers between the executive, legislature and judiciary in the United Kingdom, judicial review and human rights. The course involved review of mixed learning written, video and audio articles and interactive activities and tests.
3 weeks, 4 hours per week
Professor Brian Smith
Director of Academic Enhancement and Research
The University of Law
Lord Burnett of Maldon
Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales
Courts and Tribunals Judiciary
Transcript
Learning outcomes
- Describe the different definitions of the Rule of Law
- Evaluate which definition of the Rule of Law you prefer
- Explain how the Judiciary are separate from the Executive in the UK
- Explain how the Judiciary uphold the Rule of Law using judicial review and Human Rights law
- Reflect on the effectiveness of the Judiciary in upholding the Rule of Law in the UK
Syllabus
• Introduction to the Rule of Law
• Defining the Rule of Law
• The role of the Judiciary in the UK, and the separation of powers
• Judicial Review & Human Rights
Issued on 11th March 2023
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