Unit title

LAW OF TORTS (BAAL)

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Level

Credit value

20

ECTS equivalent credit value: 10

PRE-REQUISITES AND CO-REQUISITES

It is advisable that the student is able to demonstrate the ability to fulfil
the requirements of the unit.
AIMS
The aims of this Unit are to provide an understanding and appreciation
of tortious liability.
INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Having completed this unit the student is expected to:
1. Discuss the social, economic, and political pressures which have
shaped the development of the law of torts.
2. Explain the basic requirements in respect of particular torts
3. Describe and apply the laws and doctrines in a range of problem
scenarios
4. Identify potential areas of tortious liability, assess the likely outcomes
and remedies
5. Critically evaluate the current law and proposals for reform
LEARNING AND TEACHING METHODS
The unit employs a learning strategy of lectures, seminars, workshops,
intranet and internet supported activities and group and individual
learning activities. The actual composition of the learning strategy will
be designed to best support the nature of the unit.
ASSESSMENT
The Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) are assessed through
coursework (30%) and examination (70%).
INDICATIVE CONTENT
1.
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General principles of the law of torts

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Negligence
Breach of statutory duty
Liability for defective products
Employers' liability
Occupiers liability
Torts relating to land
Torts protecting reputation
Vicarious liability
Limitations, remedies damages restitution, injunction and death.

INDICATIVE KEY LEARNING RESOURCES

It is essential that any book used it up to date. Changes in the law are
frequent. The latest edition of the text should be used.
(i)

Textbooks

There are many Law of Torts textbooks on the shelves of the bookshop.
Either of the following are essential post-lecture/pre-seminar reading.
Turner and Hodge Unlocking Torts
2004

Hodder & Stoughton

OR
Cooke J

Pearson Longman 7th edition

2005

Law of Tort

OR
Rogers
Maxwell

Winfield and Jolowicz on Tort Sweet and

17th edition, 2005

Other recommended texts:

Brazier M

Street on Torts
Butterworths,

London,
11th edition, 2003
Oxford 5th edition, 2003

Markesinis
& Deakin

Tort Law

Heuston
21st edition
& Buckley

Salmond & Heustons

Hodgson J &
Lewthwaite J

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Sweet and Maxwell,

Law of Torts
Law of Torts

Oxford, 2004

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Cases Books

Kidner R
2004
(iii)

Oxford

8th edition,

Statute Books

Rose F D
& Restitution
(iv)

Casebook on Torts

Statutes on Contract, Tort

Oxford 2005.

Journals & Periodicals

Cambridge Law Journal

Law Quarterly Review
Legal Studies
Modern Law Review
New Law Journal
Solicitors Law Journal
Law Society Gazette
(v)

Law Commission Documents

Law Commission Reports and Law Commission Consultation Papers can

be a valuable source of information, in addition to purring forward
proposals for reform of the law, they usually include a clear and incisive
analysis of the present state of the law.
(vi)

Newpapers

The Law of Torts is a dynamic and interesting area of the law and
therefore features regularly in the newspapers. Much can be gained
from reading a quality daily newspaper. You will be asked to bring
relevant newspaper clippings to some seminars.
(vii)

Web based resources

These are increasingly a valuable resource and numerous sites may be

accessed via the University web page.

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