Describe the key features of the legal system.Describe the key features of the legal system.

OTHM Level 6 Diploma In Accounting And Business

Corporate and Business Law

Learning Outcome 1. Understand key elements of the English legal system.

Describe the key features of the legal system.
Explain the sources of law.
Analyse the law of obligations and contracts.
Outline the key features of insolvency law and administration.

Learning Outcome 2. Understand English legislation relating to anticompetitive practices.

Explain legislation relating to monopolies, mergers and anti-competitive practice.
Assess how legislation relating to monopolies, mergers and anti-competitive practice affects a specific business sector.
Explain the impact of legislation relating to monopolies, mergers and anti-competitive practice on international trade.

Learning Outcome 3. Understand intellectual property rights.

Identify different forms of intellectual property.
Explain the protection available for intellectual property.
Assess the importance of intellectual property protection for a specific business organisation.

Learning Outcome 4. Understand the legal relationship between business organisations and their consumers.