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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Judicial Review and Public Administration
Reference LL4182 Version 1
Created January 2022 SCQF Level SCQF 10
Approved June 2017 SCQF Points 15
Amended June 2017 ECTS Points 7.5

Aims of Module
To develop a critical understanding of how judicial review operates in Scotland and England and its increasing importance to citizens aggrieved by the actions of public bodies. To provide students with a specialist knowledge of three sectors of administrative justice: tribunals, inquiries and ombudsmen.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Demonstrate comprehensive and current knowledge and understanding of the concept and practical application of judicial review with particular reference to public administration
2 Evaluate the effectivenes of judicial review procedure in Scotland and England
3 Analyse and critically evaluate the role of public inquiries as a mechanism for achieving administrative justice
4 Analyse and critically evaluate the role of tribunals as a mechanism for achieving administrative justice
5 Analyse and critically evaluate the role of ombudsmen as a mechanism for achieving administrative justice

Indicative Module Content
The scope of judicial review; title and interest to sue issues; discussion and evaluation of the grounds of judicial review; and remedies and their effectiveness; The evolution of the concept of administrative justice; Evaluation of the roles played by tribunals; public inquiries and tribunals of inquiry and ombudsmen

Module Delivery
This is a lecture and seminar based module. Lectures provide core module content. Seminars develop associated higher level skills through student centred learning.

Indicative Student Workload Full Time Part Time
Contact Hours 36 36
Non-Contact Hours 114 114
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours N/A N/A
TOTAL 150 150
Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body    

ASSESSMENT PLAN
If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only.
Component 1
Type: Coursework Weighting: 30% Outcomes Assessed: 1, 2
Description: Written coursework exercise
Component 2
Type: Examination Weighting: 70% Outcomes Assessed: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Description: Written examination

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
The module is assessed by two components: C1 - Coursework - 30% weighting. C2 - Examination - 70% Weighting. Module Pass Mark = Grade D (40%)
Module Grade Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade:
A At least 70% on weighted aggregate and at least 35% in each component
B At least 60% on weighted aggregate and at least 35% in each component
C At least 50% on weighted aggregate and at least 35% in each component
D At least 40% on weighted aggregate and at least 35% in each component
E At least 35% on weighted aggregate
F Less than 35% on weighted aggregate
NS Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination

Module Requirements
Prerequisites for Module None.
Corequisites for module None.
Precluded Modules None.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 BLACK, R. et al., eds. 2002. The laws of Scotland: Stair memorial encyclopaedia, vol 1, administrative law. [online]. London: LexisNexis.
2 CRAIG, P., 2016. Administrative law. 8th ed. London: Sweet and Maxwell.
3 ELLIOT, M. and VARUHAS, N. E., 2016. Administrative law text and materials. 5th ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
4 HIMSWORTH, C.M.G. and O'NEILL, C.M., 2015. Scotland's constitution: law and practice. 3rd ed. Haywards Heath: Bloomsbury Professional.
5 MUNRO J., 2007. Public law. 2nd ed. Edinburgh: W. Green.

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