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Session: 2022/23
Last modified: 15/04/2019 13:16:01
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Title of Module: Evidence |
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Code: LAWW09020 |
SCQF Level: 9
(Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework) |
Credit Points: 10 |
ECTS: 5
(European Credit Transfer Scheme) |
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| School: | School of Business & Creative Industries |
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| Module Co-ordinator: | Colin
Macintosh |
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| Summary of Module |
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This module provides students with a basic outline of the law of evidence in Scotland. It covers a number of specific topics, including: the relevance and admissibility of evidence; the burden and standard of proof in civil and criminal proceedings; the forms of evidence available (including oral, real, direct, circumstantial etc...); the competence and compellability of witnesses (including witness privilege and immunity, evidence of character etc...); the recovery of documents; illegally obtained evidence; specification and diligence; hearsay and opinion evidence.
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| Module Delivery Method |
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| Face-To-Face | Blended | Fully Online | HybridC | HybridO | Work-based Learning |
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Face-To-Face
Term used to describe the traditional classroom environment where the students and the lecturer meet synchronously in the same room for the whole provision.
Blended
A mode of delivery of a module or a programme that involves online and face-to-face delivery of learning, teaching and assessment activities, student support and feedback. A programme may be considered “blended” if it includes a combination of face-to-face, online and blended modules. If an online programme has any compulsory face-to-face and campus elements it must be described as blended with clearly articulated delivery information to manage student expectations
Fully Online
Instruction that is solely delivered by web-based or internet-based technologies. This term is used to describe the previously used terms distance learning and e learning.
HybridC
Online with mandatory face-to-face learning on Campus
HybridO
Online with optional face-to-face learning on Campus
Work-based Learning
Learning activities where the main location for the learning experience is in the workplace.
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| Term(s) for Module Delivery |
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(Provided viable student numbers permit).
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| Term 1 | | Term 2 | | Term 3 | |
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| Learning Outcomes: (maximum of 5 statements) |
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On successful completion of this module the student will be able to:
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Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the principles of law in relation to evidence and in its practical context.
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Identify principles of the law of evidence and apply them to practical problems
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Utilise learning resources including electronic resources to acquire knowledge and understanding of the law of evidence. |
| Employability Skills and Personal Development Planning (PDP) Skills |
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| SCQF Headings |
During completion of this module, there will be an opportunity to achieve
core skills in:
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| Knowledge and Understanding (K and U) |
SCQF Level 9.
Understanding the law of evidence as it applies in Scotland. |
| Practice: Applied Knowledge and Understanding |
SCQF Level 9.
Using knowledge and understanding of the law of evidence, and legal skills, to evaluate critically and formulate evidence-based arguments and identify solutions to problems;
Undertaking independent research in the law of evidence starting from standard legal information sources;
Explaining complex law of evidence issues in writing. |
| Generic Cognitive skills |
SCQF Level 9.
Bringing together information from a variety of sources, including academic research publications;
Making critical judgements of the merits of particular arguments, presenting and making a reasoned choice between alternative solutions. |
| Communication, ICT and Numeracy Skills |
SCQF Level 9.
Communicating effectively and appropriately in speech and writing.
Interpreting complex primary materials.
Making effective use of information retrieval systems and use information technology applications to present documents in an appropriate form |
| Autonomy, Accountability and Working with others |
SCQF Level 9.
Identifying and addressing their own learning needs and undertaking independent learning with limited guidance. |
| Pre-requisites: |
Before undertaking this module the student should have
undertaken the following:
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Module Code:
LAWW07017
LAWW07018
| Module Title:
Legal Systems
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Legal Writing 1: Foundations
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| Co-requisites | Module Code:
| Module Title:
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* Indicates that module descriptor is not published.
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| Learning and Teaching |
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| This module will be delivered by means of a series of seminars delivered, where appropriate, by legal practitioners. The purpose of the seminars is to expose students to the rules of both civil and criminal evidence in Scotland and also to introduce them to the contentious issues surrounding the rules of evidence in Scotland. |
Learning Activities
During completion of this module, the learning activities undertaken to
achieve the module learning outcomes are stated below:
| Student Learning Hours
(Normally totalling 200 hours):
(Note: Learning hours include both contact hours and hours spent on other learning activities) |
| Lecture/Core Content Delivery | 18 |
| Independent Study | 82 |
| 100
Hours Total
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**Indicative Resources: (eg. Core text, journals, internet
access)
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The following materials form essential underpinning for the module content
and ultimately for the learning outcomes:
F Raitt 'Evidence - Principles, Policy and Practice' (2013, W Green, Edinburgh)
D Auchie 'Evidence' 4th ed. Lawbasics (2014, W. Green, Edinburgh)
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(**N.B. Although reading lists should include current publications,
students are advised (particularly for material marked with an asterisk*) to
wait until the start of session for confirmation of the most up-to-date
material)
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| Engagement Requirements |
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In line with the Academic Engagement Procedure, Students are defined as academically engaged if they are regularly engaged with timetabled teaching sessions, course-related learning resources including those in the Library and on the relevant learning platform, and complete assessments and submit these on time. Please refer to the Academic Engagement Procedure at the following link: Academic engagement procedure |
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Supplemental Information
| Programme Board | Accounting, Finance and Law |
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| Assessment Results (Pass/Fail) |
No
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| Subject Panel | Accounting, Finance & Law |
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| Moderator | Colin Macintosh |
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| External Examiner | N McKerrell |
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| Accreditation Details | |
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| Version Number | 1.01 |
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| Assessment: (also refer to Assessment Outcomes Grids below) |
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| Examination (100%) |
(N.B. (i) Assessment Outcomes Grids for the module
(one for each component) can be found below which clearly demonstrate how the learning outcomes of the module
will be assessed.
(ii) An indicative schedule listing approximate times
within the academic calendar when assessment is likely to feature will be
provided within the Student Handbook.)
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Assessment Outcome Grids (Footnote A.)
Footnotes
A. Referred to within Assessment Section above
B. Identified in the Learning Outcome Section above
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Note(s):
- More than one assessment method can be used to assess individual learning outcomes.
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Schools are responsible for determining student contact hours. Please refer to University Policy on contact hours (extract contained within section 10 of the Module Descriptor guidance note).
This will normally be variable across Schools, dependent on Programmes &/or Professional requirements.
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| Equality and Diversity |
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The Equality, Diversity and Human Rights policy underpins student engagement. We aim to make UWS a fair and equal place to study an institution which addresses specific issues covering all aspects of equality, diversity and human rights. Where required module assessment will be adapted to meet student requirements.
http://www.uws.ac.uk/equality/
UWS Equality and Diversity Policy |
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(N.B. Every effort
will be made by the University to accommodate any equality and diversity issues
brought to the attention of the School)
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