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This module builds upon Commercial Law 1, with the study of corporate crime, including he Bribery Act 2010 and Modern Slavery Act 2015. In addition, this module involves the study of rights in security over moveables, cautionary obligations, and diligence, particularly in the context of both commercial and personal insolvency. Commercial liability for transportation of goods by land, sea and air is studied, as are statutory and contractual rights and duties related to the sale and supply of goods and services, particularly to consumers. Finally , the module involves the study of Negotiable Instruments, the regulation of Financial Services and Insurance.
The role of lawyers in society is changing - lawyers are increasingly expected to be pro-active in the prediction and prevention of unethical as well as unlawful behaviour across all areas of society. The delivery of the module will embed PRME principles including: developing graduates who care about social responsibility developing learning and teaching which enables graduates to become responsible leaders and practitioners and developing graduates who will advise businesses and other stakeholders to explore mutually beneficial responses to social and legal challenges

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