LA4010 - Advanced Criminal Law

Credit points:	03
Year:	2005
Student Contribution Band:	Band 3
Administered by:

This subject is designed for students seeking a deep understanding of the limitations of the criminal law as a form of social control and is particularly suited for students intending to practise in the field of criminal law. It explores theoretical and practical aspects of the criminal law and the criminal justice system and builds on the foundations laid in first year Criminal Law. Specific issues will include some of the following: the criminal law reform agenda; fundamental concepts in the criminal law; comparative criminal law systems; indigenous issues relating to criminal law; abuse of process;; mental condition defences in the criminal law; prosecutorial discretion; criminal procedure. The subject will be taught on a seminar basis and there is a heavy emphasis on self-directed student learning.

Learning Outcomes

• Provide students with a deep understanding of the theoretical underpinnings of the criminal law;
• Examine critically the operation of key aspects of the criminal justice system.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments;
• The ability to adapt knowledge to new situations;
• The ability to define and to solve problems in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to access and employ online technologies effectively;
• The ability to learn independently and in a self-directed manner;
• A commitment to lifelong learning and intellectual development.

Prerequisites:

Available to LLB students or level 3 BA or BSc students.

Availabilities
, , Study Period 10
Census Date 23-Dec-2005
Face to face teaching 05-Dec-2005 to 16-Dec-2005 (4 days a week for 2 weeks.)
Coordinator:	Malcolm Barrett
Contact hours:	26 hours 12 hours
Assessment:	(50%); (50%).
, , Study Period 2
Census Date 31-Aug-2005
Coordinator:	Malcolm Barrett
Contact hours:	26 hours 12 hours
Assessment:	(50%); (50%).

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.