LAW7313

Introduction to regulatory studies ( 6 points, SCA Band 3, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: Dr George Gilligan

Offered:
City Term 2 2006 (On-campus)

Synopsis: This subject is an introductory guide to the area of regulatory studies. It examines the varying nature of regulation and the justifications for control, through regulation of both state and non-state origin. It encompasses regulation of both individual and organisational behaviour. It is intended that Introduction to Regulatory Studies be studied as a complement to What Works in Regulation and The Regulatory Process.

Objectives: * Understand the wide nature of what may be considered regulation * Understand the reasons which may justify regulation * Understand the institutions which regulate * Understand the variety of different strategies and techniques which may be used in regulation, and their juridical nature * Understand threshold questions involved in the global dimension of regulation.

Assessment: 1500 word essay three weeks after completion of subject (worth 20%) and 6000 word essay due approximately 8 weeks thereafter (worth 80%).

Contact Hours: 24 contact hours per semester, intensively, or semi-intensively.