As part of the formal assessment for the programme you are required to submit a Law and Ethics portfolio of tasks. Please refer to your Student Handbook for full details of the programme assessment scheme and general information on preparing and submitting assignments. Learning Outcomes: After completing the module, you should be able to: 1. Explain the relationship between morality and law 2. Identify the values underpinning the legal system 3. Evaluate the institutions, professional roles and ethics of the judiciary and legal professions 4. Appraise the ethical responsibilities of lawyers Your assignment should include: a title page containing your student number, the module name, the submission deadline and a word count; the appendices if relevant; and a reference list in OSCOLA format. You should address all the elements of the assignment task listed below. Please note that tutors will use the assessment criteria set out below in assessing your work. Maximum word count: 3000 words Please note that exceeding the word count will result in a reduction in grade proportionate to the number of words used in excess of the permitted limit. Warning: QLD Regulations require that unfair practice findings are referred to the SRA (Solicitors Regulation Authority) and BSB (Bar Standards Board) and can prevent admission as a barrister or a solicitor. Take your referencing seriously. Do not risk you career. Page 3 of 7 Assignment Task This assignment consists of two parts, PART A and PART B. You must complete both PART A and PART B. PART A 1. To what extent do Professor Hart and Lord Devlin agree that the law should intervene in respect of criminalizing harmful actions? In your answer you should refer to relevant theory and law. (1500 words) (50 marks) (LO 1 – 2) PART B 2. Charlie, a barrister is called to court to represent Lucy who has been charged with murder. Lucy shot her friend, Sally after discovering that she was having an affair with her boyfriend, Franklin. The crime was heinous and Lucy is known for being involved in organized crime. Charlie does not like Lucy and thinks that the way in which she lives her life is wrong and immoral. He did not want to take the case but did so reluctantly. Charlie goes and meets Lucy down in the cells. During the conference Lucy informs him that she is guilty but she wishes to plead not guilty. Identify the professional and ethical issues arising from the scenario above with reference to the BSB Code of Conduct and other relevant sources. (1500 words)
