China has emerged as a leading world economic and political power, with a distinctive legal system. The module examines the Chinese legal system, placing it in its historical context, and looking in particular at areas of comparative law interest. It considers such aspects as Chinese constitutional and administrative law; commercial law; intellectual property; the criminal justice system; tort law; family law; human rights; and the roles of judges and legal practitioners in Chinese society. The module aims to give students an understanding of the Chinese legal system in comparative perspective, with a good grounding in how law operates in a range of key areas of public and private law in contemporary China.

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this module students should be able to:

• Identify key aspects of the Chinese legal system that are of importance from a comparative law perspective
• Appraise the main features of Chinese public and private law, in such areas as constitutional law, commercial law, tort law and family law
• Critically analyse human rights issues in the context of Chinese law and society.

Assessment: 

• Take-home Exam – 100%

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