| Type: | Postgraduate Subject |
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| Code: | LAWS76-203 |
| Faculty: | Faculty of Law |
| Credit: | 10 |
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Description
Criminal Law and Procedure is a compulsory subject in the Juris Doctor Online program offered by the Faculty of Law. It examines criminal law and procedure, with a focus upon the definition and elements of crime, the aims of criminal law, homicide, non-fatal offences against the person, offences against property, general criminal doctrine and defences and criminal procedure. Topics including attempts, participation in crime, drunkenness, mistake, and strict responsibility are also examined.
Subject details
Learning outcomes
- Analyse and evaluate legal principles and procedural frameworks governing criminal liability, defences, and criminal justice processes in contemporary legal contexts.
- Apply and synthesise doctrinal knowledge and legal and ethical reasoning to resolve complex criminal law problems and prepare advocacy strategies for simulated proceedings.
- Demonstrate professional legal skills at a foundational level in the context of criminal law and practice, with a particular focus upon oral communication and advocacy skills.
Enrolment requirements
| Requisites: |
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. Assumed Prior Learning (or equivalent):
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| Restrictions: |
This subject is not available to
This subject is not available as a general elective. To be eligible for enrolment, the subject must be specified in the students’ program structure. |