Brief history of Mauritian Law; The nature and impact of the hybrid system of law in Mauritius - English law and French Law; The doctrine of judicial precedent; Court system of Mauritius - District Courts, Intermediate Court, Industrial Court, Supreme Court and Judicial Committee of the Privy Council; The litigation process - civil and criminal processes; The legislative process; Introductory aspects of criminal law - larceny, swindling and embezzlement.
