United Kingdom · National Curriculum Attainment Targets
Year 13 Law.
This Year 13 Law curriculum provides an in-depth exploration of the English legal system, focusing on criminal law, tort law, and human rights. Students will critically analyse legal principles, evaluate case precedents, and apply statutory interpretation to complex scenarios. The course prepares students for higher education and fosters a robust understanding of justice and legal frameworks in the UK.
01Criminal Law: Fatal Offences and Property Offences
An advanced study of criminal liability, focusing on the actus reus and mens rea of fatal offences against the person and property offences.
An examination of the actus reus and mens rea of murder, alongside the partial defences of loss of control and diminished responsibility.
Analysis of unlawful act manslaughter and gross negligence manslaughter, focusing on key precedents and duty of care.
A detailed look at theft and robbery under the Theft Act 1968, including the elements of dishonesty and appropriation.
02Tort Law: Negligence and Nuisance
A comprehensive evaluation of civil liability, exploring the tort of negligence, occupiers' liability, and nuisance.
Exploring the foundational elements of negligence, including duty of care, breach of duty, and remoteness of damage.
Investigating the liability of occupiers to lawful visitors and trespassers under the 1957 and 1984 Acts.
Analysing the interference with a person's use or enjoyment of land and the strict liability rule in Rylands v Fletcher.
03Human Rights Law
An exploration of the protection of liberties in the UK, focusing on the European Convention on Human Rights and the Human Rights Act 1998.
An overview of the ECHR and its integration into UK domestic law via the Human Rights Act 1998.
Detailed study of specific rights, including Article 8 (privacy), Article 10 (expression), and Article 11 (assembly).
Examining the mechanisms for enforcing human rights, including judicial review and the role of the European Court of Human Rights.
04The Nature of Law and the English Legal System
A philosophical and critical evaluation of the relationship between law, morality, justice, and society.
A philosophical exploration of the relationship between legal rules and moral principles.
Analysing the concept of justice and evaluating whether the English legal system achieves just outcomes.
Investigating how the law balances the rights of individuals against the needs of society as a whole.