The Burqa and hijab bans in France represent a stark contrast in comparison to English law and the protection of religious freedoms”. Critically analyse whether religious clothing should be banned in state institutions (hijab) and public

Assignment Task

Assignment:
Choose one of the following titles for your coursework based on
comparative law analysis and provide an answer in no more that 2,000 words:

1.     
“The United Kingdom government has
led the way in addressing so-called ‘honour’ killings, ‘honour’-based
violence/abuse (HBV/A) and forced marriage in law”. Critically discuss this
statement whilst undertaking comparative legal analysis with Turkish law.

Or

2.     
“The Burqa and hijab bans in France
represent a stark contrast in comparison to English law and the protection of
religious freedoms”. Critically analyse whether religious clothing should be
banned in state institutions (hijab) and public places (burqa) in light of
French and UK law.

Or

3.     
With reference to legislation,
relevant case law and proposals for reform, critically evaluate the current
state of the law on assisted dying in the UK, from both ethical and legal
perspectives. Your discussion must include comparative analysis of legal
systems that have legalised assisted dying.

Or

4.     
Critically analyse the definition of
“terrorism” in light of domestic and international law. What are the problems
associated with the definition and what problems do these pose for states and
governments at national and international level?

Or

5.    Choose your own independent topic that
addresses an international comparative law

        question. The topic and law chosen
must raise comparative legal issues with regards

        to international law/legal systems and
must be topical.

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Module
Learning Outcomes Assessed

On successful
completion of this unit students will be able to:

1.      Explain the
underpinnings and sphere of application of the English, European and
international legal systems through the use of advanced theoretical
approaches and practical case examples.

2.      Critically assess
the English, European and international legal systems and understand, at an
advanced level, the interrelationships between them.

3.     
Employ high
level legal skills, engage in advanced independent learning and carry out
reflective practice appropriate for continuing legal and/or non-legal
academic and professional development.

4.     
Carry out and use independent research into a wide range of complex
material on comparative legal systems and engage in sophisticated analysis,
synthesis and evaluation, communicating thought-out conclusions clearly and
coherently in writing.