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Course Description
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Course Name
Child Law
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Host University
University of Stirling
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Location
Stirling, Scotland
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Area of Study
Legal Studies
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Language Level
Taught In English
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SCQF Credits
20 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits5
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units7
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Students will learn: To acquire an in-depth understanding of Scots child law; To acquire an in-depthunderstanding of the law in this area in its social and conceptual context; To develop the ability to analyse thelaw from the perspective of children?s rights and to assess it in terms of whose rights and being prioritised andwhy; To acquire an understanding of how disputes involving children are resolved by the courts and by othermeans (ADR); To become familiar with how some of these issues are approached in other jurisdictions and why;To undertake critical analysis of this area of Scots law; To understand the options for reform of this area of Scotslaw in the light of the above.
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
Eligibility for courses may be subject to a placement exam and/or pre-requisites.
Some courses may require additional fees.
Please reference fall and spring course lists as not all courses are taught during both semesters.
Availability of courses is based on enrollment numbers. All students should seek pre-approval for alternate courses in the event of last minute class cancellations
Please note that some courses with locals have recommended prerequisite courses. It is the student's responsibility to consult any recommended prerequisites prior to enrolling in their course.