Criminal Law and Procedure G (11436.2)
Please note these are the 2023 details for this unit
| Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
|---|---|---|
| View teaching periods | Flexible Online |
UC - Canberra, Bruce UC - Canberra, Online |
| EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
| 0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Business, Government & Law |
| Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
| Canberra Law School | Graduate Level | Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan Social Work_Exclude 0905) Band 5 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
This unit introduces students to the criminal law of the Australian Capital Territory and New South Wales.
The unit deals with the common law and statutory basis of criminal law, including codification, classification, voluntariness and the physical and fault elements of offences, criminal law defences, agency, participation and attempts. It also provides an understanding of criminal procedure including the burden and standard of proof as well as the role of discretion. Specific offence types studied include homicide, sexual, property, drug and regulatory offences.
1. Identify, explain and critically analyse the principles of criminal law in NSW and the ACT in its cultural, social and historical context;
2. Synthesise issues in criminal law administration such as the mental and physical elements of offences, the standard of proof, the trial process, specific offences, defences and sentencing;
3. Identify, critically interpret and apply common law and statutory sources to solve criminal law problems; and
4. Use legal research, problem-solving, writing and advocacy skills to critically interpret and apply principles of criminal law to solve complex legal problems.
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
The unit deals with the common law and statutory basis of criminal law, including codification, classification, voluntariness and the physical and fault elements of offences, criminal law defences, agency, participation and attempts. It also provides an understanding of criminal procedure including the burden and standard of proof as well as the role of discretion. Specific offence types studied include homicide, sexual, property, drug and regulatory offences.
Learning outcomes
After successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Identify, explain and critically analyse the principles of criminal law in NSW and the ACT in its cultural, social and historical context;
2. Synthesise issues in criminal law administration such as the mental and physical elements of offences, the standard of proof, the trial process, specific offences, defences and sentencing;
3. Identify, critically interpret and apply common law and statutory sources to solve criminal law problems; and
4. Use legal research, problem-solving, writing and advocacy skills to critically interpret and apply principles of criminal law to solve complex legal problems.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
Prerequisites
11751 Legal Methods and Skills G AND 11752 Legal Systems GCorequisites
This unit is only available to students in the Juris Doctor, Master of Laws, Master of Legal Studies and Graduate Diploma in Legal Studies courses.Incompatible units
11279 Criminal Law and ProcedureEquivalent units
7481 Criminal Law and Procedure GAssumed knowledge
None.
Availability for enrolment in 2023 is subject to change and may not be confirmed until closer to the teaching start date.
| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Semester 2 | 01 August 2022 | Flexible | Dr Tony Krone |
| 2022 | UC - Canberra, Online | Study Block 6 | 24 October 2022 | Online | Dr Tony Krone |
| 2023 | UC - Canberra, Online | Study Block 6 | 23 October 2023 | Online | Prof Alison Gerard |
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