MODULE SPECIFICATION
MODULE DETAILS
Module title
Module code
Level
Law and Legal Processes
PE105
Level 4
Level 6
Credit rating
Pre-requisites for
registration on this
module
20
None
Level 5
Level 7
eventually it is anticipated that these will be
specified in terms of learning outcomes; in
the interim they should be specified in terms
of other module codes, or equivalent
Classroom based module of lectures to set students’ knowledge
and experience into a theoretical framework and develop analytical
skills by interpreting the effect of British law. Delivered over
semester two.
This module will enable students to differentiate between different
types of law and court proceedings; evaluate legislation which
enables Police powers and understand the English criminal justice
system from arrest to conviction including the Military justice
system.
Kevin Owen
Type of module
Period of time over which
it is delivered and mode of
delivery
Brief description of
module content and/ or
aims
Overview (max 80 words)
Module team/ author/
coordinator(s)
Semester 1 or 2
Semester one
Site/ campus where
Sussex Downs College, Eastbourne
delivered
Field(s) for which module is appropriate and status in that field
Field
Status (mandatory/ compulsory/ optional)
Course(s) for which module is appropriate and status on that course
Course
Status (mandatory/ compulsory/ optional)
FdA Public and Emergency Service Management
Compulsory
FCert Public and Emergency Service Management
Compulsory
MODULE AIMS, ASSESSMENT AND SUPPORT
Aims
1.
2.
3.
Students are aware of the legal framework and constraints
which apply to the Police service.
Students can relate theory to practice and develop the ability to
interpret and apply law.
Students develop an understanding of the legal processes
used in English Law.
Learning outcomes/
objectives
By the end of the module learners will be able to:
LP1 Differentiate between and explain different types of law and
court proceedings.
LP2 Evaluate the legislation which enables Police Powers and
constraints.
LP3 Explain the mechanism by which offenders are brought from
arrest to sentence trial in the English Criminal System.
LP4 Critically analyse the Military Justice System.
Content

Types of law-Military and Civilian , Common and Statute, Civil
and Criminal

PACE, Public Order Acts, Powers of arrest, Armed Forces Act,
Powers of Service Police and non-home office forces

Civil Contingencies and Emergency Powers, Terrorism Act.

Offences and courts, sentencing guidelines, powers of courts

Criminal and Court Martial processes

Appeal courts, reasons for appeal and recent judgements

International Legal Systems
Classroom based over one Semester, mixture of lectures, seminars,
discussions and consideration of cases to develop students’ critical
thinking skills.
Teaching and learning
strategy
Allocation of study hours
to activities (including
pre-module activities,
contact time, private
study time and
assessment)
Learning support
Including indicative
reading, computer
packages, field trips etc.
Lectures:
Seminars:
Workshops:
45
0
0
Open Learning:
Self Study:
Total:
0
155
200
Access to current legal cases both civil and military, guest speakers
from armed services and police, students to visit magistrates and
crown courts.
The latest additions of;
English, J. & English, B. Police Training Manual, McGraw-Hill
Professional.
Gray, D., Lilley, T. & Toms, E. Public Services Book 1and 2, Edexcel.
Home Office (2006). Police and Criminal Evidence Act: Codes of
Practice A-G The Stationery Office Books.
Ministry of Defence. The Manual of the Law of Armed Conflict Oxford
University Press.
Newburn, T. Handbook of Policing (Second Edition), Willan.
Sampson F et al. Blackstone’s Police Manuals Oxford University
Press.
Suggested journals;
Journal of finance & management in public services
Journal of Management & Public Policy
Journal of public administration and governance
Journal of public affairs
www.lawcom.gov.uk
www.sosig.ac.uk
www.mod.gov.uk
www.army.mod.uk
www.royalnavy.mod.uk
www.directgov.gov.uk
http://www.kent.ac.uk/law/undergraduate/modules/criminal/study.htm
www.lawontheweb.co.uk
www.infolaw.co.uk
www.lawteacher.net
www.publications.parliament.uk
www.forceslaw.com
Assessment tasks
Including weighting of
individual tasks
1. Exam with prepared notes on the different types of law and
explain how they are brought to effect. Identify and contrast
different court proceedings in criminal and civil law. Analyse the
Military justice system including consideration of the Human
Rights Act. 50% LP1, LP4
2. Essay on the legislation that provides Police powers and the
process from arrest to court including consideration of the
special conditions of terrorist offences. 50% PL2, LP3 (2000
words)
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
Area examination board
External examiners
Name
Alex Alexandrou
Brighton Business School
Date appointed
April 2009
QUALITY ASSURANCE
Date of first approval
September 2006
Only complete where this is not the
first version
Date of last revision
September 2006
Only complete where this is not the
first version
Date of approval for this
version
Version number
Modules replaced
Specify codes of modules for which
this is a replacement
June 2012
2
n/a