Module Information

Module Identifier
LDM2620
Module Title
Control of Pollution Law
Academic Year
2018/2019
Co-ordinator
Dr Naomi Salmon
Semester
Distance Learning

Course Delivery

 

Assessment

Assessment Type Assessment length / details Proportion
Semester Assessment WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT OF 6,000 WORDS  80%
Semester Assessment VISUAL AND WRITTEN PRESENTATION  20%
Supplementary Assessment WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT OF 6,000 WORDS TO BE SUBMITTED, IF FAILED  80%
Supplementary Assessment VISUAL AND WRITTEN PRESENTATION TO BE DELIVERED, IF FAILED  20%

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this module, students should be able to:
1. Demonstrate sound knowledge of the historical context of the development of environmental law and policy in the UK and some of the drivers and challenges of regulation.
2. Critically evaluate the competing regulatory approaches and mechanisms including their strengths and limitations in light of regulatory environment
3. Develop an in-depth understanding of the processes and mechanisms for redress
4. Engage in a critical discussion of key sectoral regulation, including the drivers of the policy approaches adopted and the effectiveness or otherwise of these approaches.
5. Demonstrate ability to effective engage with relevant literature and materials, and effectively communicate the acquired knowledge acquired in a reflective and balanced manner.


Brief description

The aims of this module are two-fold. First, this module covers the UK laws that relate to pollution across the media of air and water, including the relevant statutory provisions and case-law, and government policy initiatives and national strategies. The administrative bodies responsible for implementation and enforcement of the legislation are highlighted, concentrating on their investigative and enforcement roles and duties. Second, this module examines the effectiveness of reactive legal measures, such as civil liability, to control pollution as well as the role of public participation and access to information concerning the environment. There is also a detailed examination of the use of economic instruments in pollution control; this is an area of pollution law that is becoming more important, with the current fashion for the use of economic instruments in every sector of society.

Content

This module consist of 10 ‘units’ on the following topics:
1. Introductory Matters- Background, policy and Institutional Arrangements
2. Corporations and environment pollution Control
3. Regulatory Approaches- Command and Control/Economic Measures
4. Access to Environmental Information, participation and Justice
5. Civil Liability- Common Law
6. Criminal Liability
7. Water pollution control
8. Air Pollution Control
9. Waste Management (1)
10. Waste Management 2

Module Skills

Skills Type Skills details
Application of Number
Communication Assignment and oral presentation; participation with online discussion group
Improving own Learning and Performance Studying the material and writing the assignment
Information Technology Module requires the use of IT as a core resource for locating legal material
Personal Development and Career planning Gaining confidence in legal thinking and analysis
Problem solving Assignment and oral presentation
Research skills The module seeks to further develop practical legal skills and a theoretical engagement with environmental law and policy
Subject Specific Skills Apply generic skills to specific subjects of the theme through the assignment
Team work Online discussion group

Notes

This module is at CQFW Level 7