Introduction to the law of tort, including its historical origins, its theoretical underpinnings and its aims and functions; negligence, including public authority liability and liability in respect of omissions, psychiatric harm and pure economic loss; and nuisance.
In addition at least one of the following topics will be covered:
alternative compensation systems; intentional torts; defamation.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module students should be able to:
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the issues covered in the module in their social, economic and historical context;
Make independent and reasoned judgements on the issues covered in the module;
Apply the knowledge acquired to increasingly more complex situations and supply reasons to support conclusions;
Identify, analyse and critically evaluate the rules and principles of law; policy issues and trends in judicial decision making, covered in the module;
Coherently present materials from primary and secondary sources to make independent and reasoned judgements on the principles and issues covered in the module;
Synthesise and convey coherently, in both written and oral formats, materials from primary and secondary sources to make independent and reasoned judgements on the issues covered in the module.
Assessment
29402-01 : Take Home Exam : Exam (School Arranged) - Open Book (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions
Assessments: Take home exam (open-book) - 3hrs (100%)