Study the principles governing lawful public authority and the protection of rights. Distinguish constitutional, statutory and international sources.

Learning outcomes

  • Identify the legal source of an institutional power.
  • Explain rights and accountability obligations.
  • Recognise when specialist legal advice is required.

Main topics

  • Sources of law
  • Fundamental rights
  • Lawful authority
  • Accountability and remedies

Practical task

Prepare a rights-and-responsibilities checklist for a fictional public-service scenario.

Assessment

Case analysis and a referenced legal-principles test.