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The course focuses on the fundamental legal institutions and principles of the Anglo-Saxon legal system. Teaching is organised in collaboration with foreign universities. Teaching takes place in blocks; lecture dates will be announced in advance via the standard channels (via SIS – noticeboard).
Students are introduced to the fundamental institutions and principles underpinning the Anglo-Saxon legal system. The course content varies according to the specialisation of the visiting lecturers in the given semester and is always specified on the basis of their availability. Poslední úprava: Šicnerová Barbora, Mgr. (09.09.2026)
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1. The exam consists of writing an essay. 2. For each thematic block, several topics are provided from which the student chooses the topic for their essay. The essay topics are prepared by visiting lecturers, who also grade the essays. Details are always provided in accordance with the requirements of the specific visiting lecturers. 3. Students may use all legal regulations and other materials during the exam. Poslední úprava: Šicnerová Barbora, Mgr. (09.09.2026)
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The course covers the following topics: - Common Law - Introduction - Land Law - Family Law Poslední úprava: Šicnerová Barbora, Mgr. (09.09.2026)
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Students will receive course materials in electronic form from individual international instructors based on the current thematic focus for that semester. Poslední úprava: Šicnerová Barbora, Mgr. (09.09.2026)
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Upon completion of the course, students will have acquired the following knowledge and skills: 1) Define the concept of common law and briefly explain its historical origins and function. 2) Explain the fundamental characteristics of common law, in particular the system of precedents (stare decisis, case law, ratio decidendi, obiter dictum) and the role of courts and judges in interpreting the law. 3) Explain the fundamental differences between the civil law and common law systems (in particular, the importance of precedent in the common law system and the importance of codification in the civil law system). 4) List the individual branches of common law and describe their characteristics (contract law, tort law, land law, family law). 5) Define the concept of equity (law of equity) and briefly explain its historical origins and function. 6) Identify the key elements of the law of equity and describe their characteristics (trust, equitable interest, equitable maxims). 7) Describe the key elements of land law, particularly legal title versus equitable title, trust, and equitable estoppel, and distinguish between registered and unregistered land. 8) In the context of land law, describe the relationship between the rules of common law and the law of equity. 9) Describe the fundamental development of land law, particularly The Statute of Frauds (1677) and The Law of Property Act (1925). 10) Characterize the different concept of ownership in common law, distinguishing between its various forms (freehold and leasehold, including possession and adverse possession) and contrasting them with the concept of ownership under civil law. 11) Define the concepts of family law and child law within the Anglo-Saxon legal system. 12) Identify the main sources of family law and child law and briefly describe their content, particularly the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973, the Children Act 1989, the Family Law Act 1996, the Civil Partnership Act 2004, the Marriage (Same-Sex Couples) Act 2013, and the Family Procedure Rules 2010, including their legislative development (e.g., the Children and Family Relationships Act 2015). 13) Explain methods of resolving conflicts (disputes) within the family under the Anglo-Saxon legal system, with an emphasis on the role of courts and judges and methods of alternative dispute resolution. 14) Define the concept of guardianship as it applies in the Anglo-Saxon legal system, classify the various types of guardianship (court-ordered guardianship, automatic guardianship, non-parent guardianship, temporary guardians, testamentary guardians), and provide examples of its application in various situations (e.g., married couples, unmarried couples). 15) Define the concept of custody within the context of the Anglo-Saxon legal system, classify the institution (sole custody, joint custody), and distinguish custody from guardianship within the context of the Anglo-Saxon legal system. 16) Define the concept of “access” as understood in the Anglo-Saxon legal system and explain the significance of the principle of the “best interests of the child” in the context of this legal institution. 17) Provide a brief overview of the specific aspects of the concept of children’s rights and their protection in the Anglo-Saxon legal system, taking into account other jurisdictions such as Ireland, New Zealand, and Australia. Note: Since the course is taught by various instructors, the knowledge and skills acquired in each academic year may vary slightly depending on which aspects of the material a particular visiting instructor chooses to emphasize. However, the course regularly covers general issues related to the functioning of the Anglo-Saxon legal system, real property law (land law), and family law, particularly children’s rights (child law). Poslední úprava: Šicnerová Barbora, Mgr. (09.09.2026)
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