The Adversary trial system

• The Adversary trial system This free online course reviews the adversary trial system and discusses the strengths and weaknesses of this trial system. The Contents tab displays all the lessons and topics of the course. Each time you click the Contents tab, you will come to this page. A green tick indicates those lessons and topics you have completed, so you can easily see your progress. Topics in this module: Adversary trial system: definition Features of the adversary system of trial Strengths of the adversary system Weaknesses of the adversary system Inquisitorial system of trial: definition Reforms to the adversary system

The Court hierarchy

• The Court hierarchy This free online course is an introduction to the court hierarchy, and specialised courts and tribunals. The Contents tab displays all the lessons and topics of the course. Each time you click the Contents tab, you will come to this page. A green tick indicates those lessons and topics you have completed, so you can easily see your progress. Topics in this module: Reasons for the existence of the court hierarchy: specialisation and administrative efficiency Reasons for the existence of the court hierarchy: system of appeals Reasons for the existence of the court hierarchy: doctrine of precedent Reasons for the existence of specialised courts and tribunals (SCATS): specialisation Reasons for the existence of specialised courts and tribunals (SCATS): costs Reasons for the existence of specialised courts and tribunals (SCATS): speed Reasons for the existence of the court hierarchy Reasons for the existence of specialised courts and tribunals (SCATs)

The Jury system

• The Jury system This free online course explains what the jury system is, the strengths and weaknesses of this system, and alternatives to the jury system. The Contents tab displays all the lessons and topics of the course. Each time you click the Contents tab, you will come to this page. A green tick indicates those lessons and topics you have completed, so you can easily see your progress. Topics in this module: Jury system: definition Composition and empanelling of a jury Role of a jury Strengths of jury system Problems of jury system Reforms to the jury system Alternatives to the jury system

Civil procedure

• Civil procedure This free online course is an introduction to civil court procedures and processes, the pre-trial, trial, and post-trial procedures and strengths and weaknesses of the civil procedure. The Contents tab displays all the lessons and topics of the course. Each time you click the Contents tab, you will come to this page. A green tick indicates those lessons and topics you have completed, so you can easily see your progress. Topics in this module: Court processes and procedures: civil procedure Civil pre-trial procedure Civil trial/hearing procedure Civil post-trial procedure Strengths of civil procedure Problems of civil procedure

Criminal procedure

• Criminal procedure This free online course is an introduction to criminal procedures and discusses pre-trial, trial, and post-trial procedures. The Contents tab displays all the lessons and topics of the course. Each time you click the Contents tab, you will come to this page. A green tick indicates those lessons and topics you have completed, so you can easily see your progress. Topics in this module: Criminal procedure: the nature of proceedings Criminal procedure - criminal pre-trial procedure Criminal procedure: criminal trial procedure Criminal procedure: criminal post-trial procedure

Civil cases and criminal disputes

• Civil cases and criminal disputes This free online course covers the nature of disputes, methods of dispute resolution, and their advantages and disadvantages. The Contents tab displays all the lessons and topics of the course. Each time you click the Contents tab, you will come to this page. A green tick indicates those lessons and topics you have completed, so you can easily see your progress. Topics in this module: Nature of disputes Alternative methods of dispute resolution Advantages and disadvantages of methods of dispute resolution Inappropriate mechanisms for dispute-resolution Criminal cases and civil disputes: types of disputes Jurisdiction of specialised courts

Assessment

• Assessment Topics in this module: Legal Studies 2 Assessment

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