Coursework Cover Sheet

Coursework Cover Sheet

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Department and assessment information:

School Name: School of Law and PolicingAssessment title: Module AssessmentCourse Title: LLB (Hons)Module Title: Social Justice and the LawModule Code: LW1986Year of Study: 2023Academic Misconduct / Plagiarism Declaration

By attaching this front cover sheet to my assessment I confirm and declare that I am the sole author of this work, except where otherwise acknowledged by appropriate referencing and citation, and that I have taken all reasonable skill and care to ensure that no other person has been able, or allowed, to copy this work in either paper or electronic form, and that prior to submission I have read, understood and followed the University regulations as outlined in the Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure for Academic Misconduct

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I have applied the learning outcomes for this module I have checked for Academic Integrity via Turn-it-in I have followed the guidance in the Assessment Brief and have not used AI to boost my grade unfairly. I have used references in accordance with instructions in the Assessment Brief I have proofread my work for spelling, grammar and punctuation. I have checked that the word count/size of this submissions accords with the guidance provided in the Assessment Brief.Well-being

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What grade am I expecting?

Course: Law Module Code:LW1986

Module Title: Social Justice and Law

Title of the Brief: Workbook Type of assessment: Workbook

This assessment is worth [100%] of the overall module mark and should take [200] hours of independent study to complete.

This Assessment Pack consists of a detailed assignment brief, guidance on what you need to prepare, and information on how class sessions support your ability to complete successfully. Youll also find information on this page to guide you on how, where, and when to submit. If you need additional support, please make a note of the services detailed in this document.

How, when, and where to submit:

To Blackboard on the dates indicated below

Part I to be submitted before 11.59pm on 30th October 2023

Part II to be submitted before 5pm on 27th November 2023

Part III to be submitted before 5pm on 8th January 2024

You should aim to submit your assessment in advance of the deadline.

Note: If you have any valid mitigating circumstances that mean you cannot meet an assessment submission deadline and you wish to request an extension, you will need to apply online, via MyUCLan with your evidence prior to the deadline. Further information on Mitigating Circumstances via this link.We wish you all success in completing your assessment. Read this guidance carefully, and any questions, please discuss with your Module Leader.

Additional Support available:

All links are available through the online Student HubAcademic support for this assessment will be provided by contacting Professor Helen Codd

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Preparing for your assignment.

Refer to the Module Information Pack to understand the Learning Outcomes and Marking Criteria.

Assessment Pack Contents

Introduction

Submission details

Detailed assignment brief

Teaching into assessment

Learning outcomes

Marking grid/marking rubric

Feedback Guidance:

Reflecting on Feedback: how to improve.

From the feedback you receive, you should understand:

The grade you achieved

The best features of your work

Areas you may not have fully understood

Areas you are doing well but could develop your understanding.

What you can do to improve in the future - feedforward

Use the WISER: Academic Skills Development service. WISER can review feedback and help you understand your feedback. You can also use the WISER Feedback GlossaryNext Steps:

List the steps have you taken to respond to previous feedback.

Summarise your achievements

Evaluate where you need to improve here (keep handy for future work):

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Assessment Questions

Your assessment for this module has 3 compulsory parts, each of which has a set deadline for submission. The submission and feedback dates are as follows.

Part I to be submitted before 11.59pm on 30th October 2023

Part II to be submitted before 11.59pm on 27th November 2023

Part III to be submitted before 11.59 pm on 8th January 2024

Part I is based on the first topics discussed in the module.

Part II focuses on the Equality Act 2010 and protected characteristics. You must choose ONE of the questions in this Part i.e. EITHER the question on race OR the question on disability. DO NOT ANSWER BOTH QUESTIONS in this Part.

Part III focuses on the later teaching sessions. Choose ONE of the questions in this Part i.e. EITHER the question asking you to reflect on your chosen profession OR the question on business. DO NOT ANSWER BOTH QUESTIONS in this Part.

Your overall module mark is made up of the sum of the marks you have gained for Part I + Part II + Part III.

Part I (Maximum 900 words; 30% of your total mark)

Imagine that your local police have announced that they are going to adopt a zero tolerance approach to people found to be in possession of cannabis, including in small quantities. Anyone found to be in possession of any form of cannabis, except for those with a medical prescription, will be issued with an immediate on the spot financial penalty of 100, to be paid within 14 days. This will be accompanied by increased used of stop and search powers, especially in the city centre and its adjoining area. Most of the housing in the city centre, and near the city centre, is lived in by individuals and families on low incomes, including significant Black and Asian communities. The city centre also has a high number of regular rough sleepers. This new approach is in response to three complaints from shop owners in the city centre who say that young people smoking cannabis near their shops is putting people off going into their stores, and thus having a negative impact on their businesses.

What issues of social justice does this new policy raise?

Part II (Maximum 900 words; 30% of your total mark)

Choose ONE question.

Either:

Explain how the law relating to disabled people laid down in the Equality Act 2010 is reflected in the criminal court process in England and Wales, including courts themselves and how they operate. To what extent do disabled people continue to face barriers to engaging in court processes as victims, witnesses and jurors?

OR

Looking at the following link and the death of Awaab Ishak, do you think racism had any role to play in his death?

HYPERLINK "https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-63635721" Awaab Ishak: Mould in Rochdale flat caused boy's death, coroner rules - BBC News

Part III (Maximum 1200 words; 40% of your total mark)

Choose ONE question.

EITHER

Reflect on the barriers that you may face on entering your chosen profession. How might you overcome these barriers?

OR

Using online resources such as Business & Human Rights Resource Centre (business-humanrights.org) identify one company or business trading in the UK which you consider could go further to promote and protect human rights and ethical practices. What does this corporation need to do to improve?

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Assessment Part II

Information for Students

Choose either the question on race or the question of disability. Do NOT answer both.

The maximum word count for your answer is 900 words.

You should write your answer in Word and submit it before the 5pm deadline via the Turnitin box on Blackboard. The deadline is 5pm. Remember that this is thelatestdeadline for you to submit, and you can submit early. The system allows you to check your similarity score before you submit and amend your work before your final submission.

The knowledge you need for this assessment is contained in your lectures and in the workshop reading and resources on Blackboard.

You need to refer to the relevant sources of information on Blackboard to back up your answer as references. We do not expect references to more than five or six sources, as long as you apply them accurately to back up your arguments. You need to use the OSCOLA style of referencing.

Before you submit your answer, we advise you to use Turnitin to check you do not have a high similarity score. We also advise you strongly to spell-check your answer. When you are planning to write your answer, remember to allow time to edit it and to make the structure and language as accurate, clear and logical as possible.

Guidance on answering Question a):

The aim of this question is to assess whether you understand and can apply your knowledge of disability. The issues raised in this question reflect some of the issues raised in the scenarios discussed in Workshops 4 & 5.

Before you answer the question, read the relevant materials on Blackboard. You can find relevant information on the Equality Act in your lecture PowerPoint slides.

In particular, you will find the following helpful:

Equality and Human Rights Commission (2020) Inclusive Justice- a System Designed for All EHRC Inclusive justice a system designed for all (equalityhumanrights.com)This article relates to disabled people accused of a crime in Scotland. We would usually urge caution when referring to materials from outside England and Wales. In this article, there are findings which are relevant in England and Wales and remember that people who are accused of a crime are witnesses, if they choose to give evidence on their own behalf. Inaccessible Justice: Exploring the Barriers to Justice and Fairness for Disabled People Accused of a Crime - GORMLEY - 2021 - The Howard Journal of Crime and Justice - Wiley Online LibraryIt is up to you how you structure your answer. We would suggest that you include the law contained in the Equality Act 2010 relating to disabled people and identify the obligations on the court system, and on courts themselves, to make reasonable adjustments in relation to disabled victims, witnesses and jurors.

You then need to refer to the sources on Blackboard to identify the specific barriers which continue to be faced by disabled people as victims, witnesses and jurors.

Finally, remember to include a conclusion in which you answer the question about the extent to which disabled people continue to face barriers to engaging in court processes.

Guidance on answering Question b)

This question assesses your understanding of, and ability to apply, some of the theory you have been taught. It also assesses your learning on the topic of race.

We would recommend that you use Critical Race Theory (CRT) to answer this question. You should refer to lectures 3 (Questioning Law) and 5 (Race and the Law) and to workshop 5 (on Race.)

This task focuses on the application of theory. You can review how we applied CRT to scenarios reported by the media in lecture 5 and in workshop 5. Try to avoid simply writing everything you know about CRT.

We suggest that your answer should include a brief overview of CRT and then apply key themes of the theory to the facts. These may include white supremacy, interest convergence, intersectionality and the use of personal story telling. You should make sure that you put your explanations of these themes into your own words.

Key sources are listed in the workshop reading for workshops 3 and 5. These include but are not limited to:

A primer on Critical Race theory available here: Critical Race Theory (CRT) | BERACritical race theory: What it is and what it isn't (theconversation.com)Ladson-Billings, G. (1998) Just what is Critical Race Theory and whats it doing in a nice field like Education? International Journal of Qualitative Studies in Education 11(1): 7-24. b

Derrick A. Bell, Whos Afraid of Critical Race Theory? [1995] University of Illinois Law Review 893.

Kimberle Crenshaw et al. (eds.) Critical Race Theory: The Key Writings that Formed the Movement. The New Press, 1995.

For a higher mark, we would advise you to read at least two of the longer academic articles.

Further information about this assessment, including the banded marking criteria,is contained in the information about the assessment on Blackboard.

We are all here to help and support you so you succeed. Please let us know if you have any queries.