The aim of this module is to provide a foundation in law as it relates to the environment for those students who have not studied law before. It assumes a basic understanding of environmental principles and helps the student to understand how these can be employed in a legal context to give effect to environmental objectives. The module covers the process of legislation; the role of the common law and the courts in environmental protection; and implementation and enforcement of environmental law. The emphasis throughout is on the relationship between science, law and policy development and the student is invited to consider the limitations and advantages of various measures designed to achieve environmental ends.
Reading Lists
Books ** Recommended Text
Loveland, Ian Constitutional Law
edition 2r.e. . Butterworth 406915962 Clarkson, Christopher Criminal Law
edition 4th . Sweet & Maxwell 421587105 Redclift, Michael Development and the Environmental Crisis
Methuen 416321305 Kramer, Ludwig EC Treaty and Environmental Law
edition 3r.e. . Sweet & M. 421615206 Day, Martyn Environmental action
Pluto Press 745311911 Jewell Law in environmental decision-making
Clarendon Press 198260776 Stone, Christopher D. Should Trees Have Standing?
W.Kaufmann,U.S. 913232084 Social Theory and the Global Environment
Routledge 415111706 O'Riordan Transition to Sustainability
Earthscan 1853834688 Smith, P.F. Smith and Bailey on the Modern English Legal System
edition 3r.e. . Sweet & M. 042150840X Royal Commission on Environmental Pollution Report
HMSO 101196628 Barnett Constitutional and administrative law
edition 4th . Cavendish 1859417213 Alder, John Environmental Law and Ethics
Macmillan 033367491X Harris Introduction to Law
edition 6th . Butterworths 406946728 Shears James' introduction to English law
Butterworths
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