The categorisation of legal systems into families is of limited use. Discuss
The categorisation of legal systems into families is of limited use. Discuss
Coursework Template
| Module Title | Comparative Law |
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| Coursework Element | 1 essay x 100% |
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| Word Count | 5000 |
| First Sit or Resit? | First Sit |
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PLEASE ANSWER ONE QUESTION
- It is better to have a very large judiciary, as in Germany, than a very small judiciary, as in England and Wales. Do you agree?
- The United Kingdom employs juries in serious criminal cases, while other countries, such as Germany (or another country of your choice), have lay people (that is, non-lawyers) sit alongside professional judges in such cases. Which system do you prefer? Discuss.
- The categorisation of legal systems into families is of limited use. Discuss with respect to the field of Constitutional law in the UK and another legal
Discuss.
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Legal translation is a special type of translation that involves mediating between different languages and different cultures and legal systems.
Discuss.
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