English Legal System

The common law of England and Wales is one of the major global legal traditions. This MOOC will give you an introduction to this influential legal system including its history, constitutional background, sources and institutions. You’ll learn about the different ways in which laws are made and interpreted, the [...]

Explore the role of judges in the UK and learn about the daily business of judging, from common law to judicial diversity. Who are judges, what do they do, and why does it matter? From criminal trials to Brexit, judges in courts and tribunals across the country make decisions [...]