Public Law II (Advanced) - Controls on Power module (LW22014)
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Credits
20
Module code
LW22014
Public Law II (Advanced): Controls on Power
Aims
This module aims to achieve an understanding of the political and legal means through which the exercise of governmental power is subject to control and accountability.
Examples of content
parliamentary and other scrutiny of the executive
the doctrine of ministerial responsibility; methods of calling government to account; criticisms and proposals for reform
judicial review; UK and EU dimensions
administrative justice; tribunals and other means of redress
the protection of human rights; the rights protected under the Human Rights Act; the machinery for their protection (HRA and ECHR)