Unit of Study LAWS2055 Criminal Process (2024)

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Unit Snapshot

Unit type

UG Coursework Unit
Credit points

12
Faculty & College

Faculty of Business, Law and Arts
Placement

No

Pre-requisites

Must have completed or be currently enrolled in LEGL1001 - Legal Research and Writing OR LEGL1004 - Australian Legal System
Anti-requisites

Not available for students admitted to an LLB course.

Unit description

Provides students with an introduction to the principles of criminal law which includes a discussion of the application of these principles in respect of major crimes, and the procedures with which these crimes are prosecuted and defended.

Unit content

Module 1: Definition of crime and investigation

Module 2: Pre-trial

Module 3: Trials

Module 4: Sentencing and appeals

Module 5: Offences

Module 6: Defences

Availabilities

Location	Domestic	International
Online	Term2	N/A

Learning outcomes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

demonstrate an understanding of the general principles of criminal responsibility

demonstrate a working knowledge of the process by which charges are brought before the criminal courts and identify the personnel and agencies in the criminal process

apply legal problem solving methodology to resolve legal problems and justify a conclusion

identify the uses and limitations of criminal law and procedure in society.

Teaching and assessment

Teaching method

Workshop 1 hour (Weekly)

Tutorial 2 hours (Weekly)

Assessment
Professional Writing	30%
Participation	10%
Presentation	60%

Prescribed learning resources

Prescribed Texts

Chesser, B & Thomas, G, 2023, Criminal Law and Procedure in Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland , 3rd edn, Lawbook Co., Australia. ISBN: 9780455247533.

Prescribed Resources/Equipment

Access to a computer and reliable internet connection.

Prescribed Learning Resources may change in future Teaching Periods.

Fee information

Domestic

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