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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Consumer Law and Policy | |||
| Reference | LL4190 | Version | 2 |
| Created | August 2023 | SCQF Level | SCQF 10 |
| Approved | June 2017 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | August 2023 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
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| This module seeks to debate and analyse current areas of interest within consumer law and policy. Students have the opportunity to examine a variety of topics from the perspective of consumers, policy-makers and lobby groups. While the viewpoint is that of current UK law, the influence of EU and international legal developments in this area is also investigated. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Investigate and interpret legislation and common law principles which confer rights on consumers in order to protect them in various sets of circumstances |
| 2 | Explain and apply legislation, common law principles and court decisions to hypothetical problem scenarios |
| 3 | Critically assess and evaluate the effectiveness of consumer protection law and policy, both with regard to civil law and remedies and criminal law and sanctions/penalties (including "soft" enforcement measures) |
| 4 | Find and utilise effectively the many sources of materials relevant to consumer law & policy by using a variety of research methods |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Key areas include: unfair contract terms (UK statutory provisions (UCTA 1977; UTCCR 1999) and decisions, EU developments and Law Commission Reports); product liability (UK statutory provisions (CPA 1987 (Part I and II); GPSR 2005) and decisions, EU and international legal developments); unfair commercial practices and advertising (UK statutory provisions (CPR 2008) and decisions, EU and international legal developments); holiday and travel (UK statutory provisions (PT etc R 1992) and decisions, EU Air Passenger Rights Regulation 2004/261 and decisions, other EU and international legal developments); sale/supply of goods and services (UK statutory and common law provisions (SOGA1979 (as amended) and decisions), Law Commission Reports, EU and international legal developments); consumer credit and financial services (UK statutory provisions (CCA 1974 (as amended by CCA 2006); EU legal developments); dispute resolution (Courts; mediation; arbitration; ombudsmen); relevant EU proposals, UK government initiatives and proposals, as well as codes of conduct by selected professional bodies may also be considered. |
| Module Delivery |
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| 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 | |||||
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| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| Description: | Written coursework exercise | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
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| Explanatory Text | |
| Component 1 comprises 100% of the module grade. To pass the module, a D grade is required | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | A |
| B | B |
| C | C |
| D | D |
| E | E |
| F | F |
| 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 | |
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| 1 | ATIYAH,P.S., ADAMS J.N. and MACQUEEN H., 2010. The sale of goods. 12th ed. Harlow: Pearson Education |
| 2 | ERVINE, W.C.H., 2015. Consumer law in Scotland. 5th ed. Edinburgh: W. Green |
| 3 | GRANT, D. and MASON, S., 2012. Holiday law: the law relating to travel and tourism. 5th ed. London: Sweet and Maxwell. |
| 4 | HOWELLS, G., 2007. Yearbook of consumer law 2007. Farnham: Ashgate. |
| 5 | HOWELLS, G. and WEATHERILL, S., 2005. Consumer protection law. 2nd ed. Aldershot: Ashgate. |
| 6 | PARRY, D., 2009. Yearbook of consumer law 2009. Farnham: Ashgate. |
| 7 | TWIGG-FLESNER, C., 2008. Yearbook of consumer law 2008. Farnham: Ashgate. |
| 8 | WEATHERILL, S., 2012. EU consumer law and policy. Cheltenham: Edward Elgar. |