The Commercial law module deals extensively with what is probably the most fundamental commercial transaction - sale of goods. This module considers the relationship between law and ethics, dealing in detail with such issues as confidentiality, medical negligence, consent to medical treatment, resource allocation, euthanasia, assisted conception, abortion and mental health. The module will give recognition to the split between self regulation by the medical profession and the potential need for external regulation whether by law or other means. The difficulties raised in attempting to reconcile the ethical dilemmas of medical practice with the prescriptive approach of the law will be highlighted. Equity and the Law of Trusts Equity has created many legal concepts applicable in family and commercial contexts and the trust is the most noted concept.
Trusts exist for many reasons - from joint ownership of the matrimonial home to tax avoidance.
Some trusts, such as family trusts or pension funds, are set up after careful thought but others, such as disaster funds, are more spontaneous. The law has to find a framework within which to administer this range of funds. The law of succession is concerned with the devolution of assets on death. Law of Environmental Protection Oil spills on beaches, chemical waste improperly dealt with - the Law of Environmental Protection forms a significant part of the legal response to the urgent need to secure environmental protection, at both a national and an international level. It also forms an increasingly important and expanding area of specialism for legal practitioners.