James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2001

LA1005:03

Principles of Criminal Law A

Townsville, Cairns

26 lectures, 13 tutorials. First semester.

Available to all level 1 students although a quota applies and preference will be given to LLB students.

Principles of criminal responsibility; aims of the criminal law; criminal procedure including the classification of offences; jurisdiction; bail; summary proceedings; trial of indictable offences; appeals; homicide; causation; partial defences.

Assessment by final examination (70%); assignment (20%); tutorial participation (10%) (subject to variation).