| Unit name | Issues in Family Law |
|---|---|
| Unit code | LAWDM0068 |
| Credit points | 30 |
| Level of study | M/7 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24) |
| Unit director | Professor. Hitchings |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
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| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department | University of Bristol Law School |
| Faculty | Faculty of Social Sciences and Law |
This unit examines family relationships, family law, reform and legal doctrine. It begins by looking at what the family is, moving onto consider, through topics such as the legal recognition of unmarried partners, how the law responds to families and their experiences, and likewise how familial experience shapes the law.
