Course Details
Country:
United Kingdom
Institution:
University of Kent
Course Title:
Law, Rights and Justice
Course Number:
SOCI3090
Course Description:
This module will introduce students to why social workers need to know the law; how laws are made and classified; natural law and positivist law and their intersection with ethics and philosophy; the sources and context of English law; and the 'legal framework' of English social work including legislation, quasi-legislation and social policy.
An introduction will be provided to the primary and secondary legislation and guidance and the cases that together constitute ‘the law’ relating to: children and families; youth justice; adults - including those with a learning disability, a physical disability and who are vulnerable as a consequence of age related ill health & carers; and mental health work.
Language:
English
Approved Equivalent:
GOVT 329, GOVT 398
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