| Type: | Undergraduate Subject |
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| Code: | CRIM11-116 |
| EFTSL: | 0.125 |
| Faculty: | Faculty of Society and Design |
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| Credit: | 10 |
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Description
This subject considers the main institutions and agencies involved in criminal justice in Australia, namely police, courts and corrections. You will engage with descriptions and research data regarding these institutions and their procedures. You will develop personal and professional understanding of these agencies with reference to particular social groups and crime matters. The subject canvasses contemporary issues such as deaths in custody, the role of juries, mandatory sentencing, notification laws, forensic evidence and alternative justice procedures.
Subject details
Learning objectives
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the procedures involved in the justice system. 2. Critically evaluate new developments in justice processes including alternative or therapeutic procedures. 3. Construct an evidence-based argument about a contemporary justice issue or recent case study.
Enrolment requirements
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Nil |
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| Assumed knowledge: |
Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge.
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Subject outlines
Subject dates
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September 2022
Standard Offering Enrolment opens: 17/07/2022 Semester start: 12/09/2022 Subject start: 12/09/2022 Cancellation 1: 26/09/2022 Cancellation 2: 03/10/2022 Last enrolment: 25/09/2022 Withdraw - Financial: 08/10/2022 Withdraw - Academic: 29/10/2022 Teaching census: 07/10/2022
| Standard Offering | |
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| Enrolment opens: | 17/07/2022 |
| Semester start: | 12/09/2022 |
| Subject start: | 12/09/2022 |
| Cancellation 1: | 26/09/2022 |
| Cancellation 2: | 03/10/2022 |
| Last enrolment: | 25/09/2022 |
| Withdraw - Financial: | 08/10/2022 |
| Withdraw - Academic: | 29/10/2022 |
| Teaching census: | 07/10/2022 |