Part 1: Evolution of the European Union -Historical background; forms of economic integration; the European Community- foundations and principles; Part 2: Institutional Structure and Law -Making - The institutions of the communities; the law-making process; Part 3: The Community Legal System -Community legal method; sources of community law; the supremacy of community law; using community law before national courts; Infringement actions before the European Court of Justice; actions for annulment before the European Court of Justice; references to the European Court of Justice under Art 234 EC; other proceedings before the European Court of Justice.
LAW206
Introduction European Law II
Part 4: The Law of the Common Market: The Four Freedoms: Common Market; Free Movement of Goods-costumes duties and internal taxation; quantitative restrictions; Free movement of Persons; freedom of establishment and services; tree movement of capital. Part 5: the nature of the common policies; social policy; competition policy.
LAW207
Legal Accounting
Introduction to basic book-keeping; introduction to solicitor's accounts; basic receipts and payments; trust money; regulatory compliance.
LAW208
Consumer Law
Case study; sale of Goods Act 1979 s.13 - correspondence with description; relationship between s.13 and express terms/representation; Sale of Goods Act s.14(2) as amended by the Sale and Supply of Goods Act 1994; Merchantable/ satisfactory quality Sale of Goods Act s.14(3) -fitness for purpose; Consumer remedies; acceptance of goods; damages; exclusion clauses; privity; collateral contracts; manufacturer`s guarantees; negligence; consumer protection Act; Consumers, consumerism and consumer law; evolution and theories of consumer law- modem and post modernism; advertising control- criminal law: trade description; civil liability; advertising standards authority; nature of advertising -law and discourse.
LAW209
Family Law I
This course will examine marriage, dissolution of marriage, nullity of marriage, separation, legitimacy and legitimating of children, custody, guardianship, maintenance and adoption of children, as provided under legislation, common law and equity and custom.
LAW210
Family Law II
The course will consider distribution of income and property between family members, and the recognition of overseas orders and decrees relating to family.
LAW301
Law of Torts I
Historical background and general principles of liability; negligence - duty of care, standard of care; causation and remoteness of damage; nervous shock; occupiers liability; contributory negligence, damages.
LAW302
Law of Torts II
Trespass to the person and Wikinson v Downton; Trespass to land; nuisance; Rylands v Fletcher and fire; Defamation; malicious falsehood.
LAW303
Land Law I
Introduction to the types of property rights in land; proving title and tenures and estates; legal and equitable rights in land and the 1925 legislation; the creation of equitable interests; the equitable doctrine of notice; registration of land charges (unregistered land); registration of title (registered land); requirements for a lease; obligation in leases; overview / revision
LAW304
Land Law II
Old -style and new-style trusts of land; the operation of new- style trusts of land; coownership; adverse possession and easements; restrictive covenants; mortgages
LAW305
Equity and Trusts I
Introduction: classification of trusts and the requirements for validity of an express private trust; Express Private Trusts: the requirement of certainty; the formal requirements; the requirement for the trust to be validly constituted; the requirement for the trust to take effect within the relevant perpetuity period; the requirement for the trust to satisfy the beneficiary principle; Implied Trusts: resulting trusts; constructive trusts Express Public Trusts: charitable trusts.
LAW306
Equity and Trusts II
Introduction: Duties and powers of trustees/ rights of beneficiaries; duty of investment and powers to invest; power to maintain and to advance; other duties and powers. Rights pf Beneficiaries: right to seek variation of the trust; right to sue trustees for breach of trust- the personal claim; right to sue accessories to breach of trust -the personal claim; right to trace trust property- the propriety claim; Trust administration: outline of relevant tax law rules.
LAW307
Law of Evidence & Civil Procedure I
General principles; pre-action conduct of litigation; debt recovery actions; limitation; issue and service proceedings; defendant`s response; default ,and summary judgments; statements of case; parties; interim applications; case management.
LAW308
Law of Evidence & Civil Procedure II
Small claims track; fast track; multi -track; disclosure; witness and expert evidence; offers and payments; trail and appeal; costs; matters arising after judgment.
LAW309
Cypruslaw Package I
Constitution; court system; rent-lease; land law; family law; wills; work law; road traffic law
LAW310
Cypruslaw Package II
Civil Law Suit- procedure law; Evidence Law; prescription law; Oaths; Explosive Material Law; Weapon Law; Media Law; Bills of Exchange Law; Cyprus Law
LAW311
Cypruslaw Package III
Torts Law; Contract Law; Criminal Law; Criminal Court Procedure; Sale of Goods Law; Sale of Vehicles Law; Drugs Law; Antiques Law.
LAW312
Research Project
Enables students to extend their research skills and their knowledge and understanding of an aspect of the law, which is of particular interest to them under the supervision of a member of staff approved by the Law Faculty Board of Studies.
LAW313
Criminology
Criminology involves a study of the phenomenon of crime and will involve a consideration of the following areas: the definition and nature of crime; the justification and theories of punishment; the various schools which provide perspectives on the understanding of the aetiology of crime; the treatment of the offender and crime prevention and control.
LAW314
Employment Law
The contract of employment: formation; obligation of parties, express and implied; termination and suspension of the contact and remedies for breach; restraint of trade; apprenticeship, Statute affecting employment terms in regard to formal requirements, wages, notice of termination; suspension, lay-off and redundancy; hours of work, rest days and holidays; children, young persons and women; the employment tribunal. The employer`s responsibility for the safety of employees; negligence and breach of statutory duty; health and safety at work.
LAW315
Environmental Law
This course will examine in general the laws which regulate land use, water use, biodiversity, national and cultural heritage, protected areas, air and marine pollution. The course also, considers the role and effect of environmental impact reports and of environmental litigation.
LAW316
Human Rights Law
The cultural and historical background of human rights shall be analysed together with the developments in the domestic and international protection of such rights. The Course will cover the United Nations world system and the United Nations Charter, the major international and Regional Human Rights Conventions and other related Instruments. The European Convention on Human Rights and the European Protection System will be dealt with in detail.
LAW317
Conflict of Laws
Where a foreign element (such as nationality, place of accident) is involved in private law cases, conflicts of jurisdiction and questions as to the applicability of the foreign law may be involved, The course examines the basic principles of private international law including recognition of foreign judgments, and internal conflicts within the UK, that is, conflicts between UK law and foreign law.
LAW318
Revenue Law
Studies the law relating to direct and indirect taxation in the UK as well as Cyprus. The principle forms of direct taxation, particularly income tax, rent tax, turnover tax, property tax; value added tax and the principle forms of indirect taxation particularly customs duty excise duty. In addition, the course considers the impact of international treaties and agreements relating to taxation.
LAW319
Medical Law
This course examines overlapping issues in law and medicine in medical, legal and philosophical contexts. The aim is to study a variety of problems of life, death and consent to treatment. Students are expected to argue about problems from a variety of viewpoints, including ethical argument. The issues considered will include the following: issues of life: e.g. the new reproductive technology; Medical treatment -e.g. consent to treatment; issues of death- e.g. euthanasia.
LAW320
Intellectual Property Law
The introductory aspects of this course cover both industrial and intellectual property, namely: 1- patents, trade secrets, trade marks, trade names, passing off, copy rights and registered designs; 2. General survey of forms of industrial and intellectual property- need for protection; nature of protection; comparative advantages of each form of protection; 3 - Copyright: International Conventions- main works protected namely unpublished works, literacy works, dramatic and musical works, sound and TV Broadcasts. Ownership of copyright: authorship, joint authorship; commission works; Assignment; Licences; Infringement of copyright remedies for infringement & sanctions. The Press and copyright. World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO) - Geneva; relevance to developing countries.
LAW321
Transport Law
Provides an understanding of the laws relating to air, land and water transport in the Cyprus region. Contracts of carriage of persons and goods and statutory regulation of such contracts are examined. The course also considers the systems of licensing of carriers established in the region, and the impact of international agreements and treaties upon the transport of goods and persons.
LAW322
Jurisprudence of Law
Examines fundamental questions about: the nature of law and the relationship of law and morality, politics, culture, tradition and custom. Analysis of law and legal system is provided around questions such as what makes law a law? Are laws rules? What is a legal right or legal obligation? The institutional concept of law and the judicial and legislative process and the law are also critically analysed; reasoning in the law with special reference to statutory interpretation, judicial administration.
LAW323
Maritime Law
This course will be an introduction into trade by sea and the legal rules involved to facilitate this important means of trade. The main analysis will be of Bills of Lading and the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act and Liabilities.
LAW324
Cyprus Law Package IV
Legal Writing and Drafting Skills
LAW325
Advanced Legal Research and Writing
This takes the legal writing undergraduate courses further. Writing like a lawyer and also as an academician is what we will experiment, by using different techniques, concentrating on the best use of English language in getting our message forward as simply and efficiently as possible.Emphasis will be placed on research techniques and sources that students will need to rely upon in their practice of law.
LAW326
Sports Law
This course examines those areas of law as applicable to the sporting arena and sports players. The course shall begin with an examination of the history and cultural importance of sports. It shall go on to debate the extent of the role of law in sports and whether this is in fact desired. Two opposing arguments shall be displayed. The domestic and international system of solving sporting disputes shall then be analysed, focus being placed upon CAS, its internal and appeal system. Elements of employment and contract law in so far as it applies to sports players shall be examined. Analysis of ports Agents regulations, most notably FIFA agent regulations shall take place; in addition to stadium liability and sports player's tortuous and criminal liability rules.
LAW327
Aviation Law
Aviation law is the branch of law that concerns flight, air travel and associated legal and business concerns. The international nature of air travel cannot be denied and thus an analysis of the international and also European regulations will take prominence. Students shall examine and seek an understanding of the International Civil Organisation and its role in this regard.
LAW328
Hospitality Law
Hospitality Law is a study of the law relating to the foodservice, travel, and lodging industries. That is, it is the body of law governing hotels, bars, restaurants, spas, meeting and convention planners and country clubs. Hospitality law encompasses a wide variety of legal practice areas. The legal areas of study shall include contracts, employment law, and tort law with particular attention being paid to the application of the law of negligence in this particular sphere.
LAW329
International Criminal Law
The course "International Criminal Law" deals with the issues of contemporary international criminal law and procedure. It comprises the topics on the sources of the international criminal law, criminal jurisdiction of states and immunities, mutual legal assistance in criminal matters and extradition, international criminal justice, individual criminal responsibility for genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes and the crime of aggression. A special emphasis is made on the use of Socratic method, case studies and combination of individual and collective exercises.
LAW330
Settlement of Commercial Disputes
The aim of the course is to highlight the changing legal regime and for the students to be able to identify the rights an investor may have in a given circumstance and to be aware of any relevant public international law principles. The second aim is to focus on the sui juris trade dispute settlement within the World Trade Organisation and NAFTA which is a corollary of the autonomous law of international trade generated by WTO and NAFTA respectively.
LAW331
Transnational Criminal Law
The course will provide students with a detailed understanding of the nature of transnational crimes, such as drug trafficking, money laundering, terrorism and torture, and the treaties that create obligations for States with respect to their suppression. The course will also cover the mechanisms of state co-operation with respect to transnational crimes, such as extradition and mutual legal assistance. It will finish by providing students with a study of the various international bodies dedicated to promoting inter-State co-operation and the suppression of transnational criminality such as INTERPOL, and the UNODC.
LAW332
Law and Culture
This course explores the relationship between law and culture - a topic that has become increasingly relevant through globalisation, a perceived 'clash of civilizations', and the problems of an effectively multicultural society. After having taken this course students will understand the main distinctions between legal and socio-scientific approaches to social problems and disputes. They will have become familiar with the answers to the question how law and culture are related one to the other. This will enable them to better understand and participate in debates about rule of law, human rights, and cultural defence, both orally and in writing.
