James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2006

LA1005 - Principles of Criminal Law A

Credit points: 03
Year: 2006
Student Contribution Band: Band 3
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Available to LLB students only.

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; defences; homicide; causation; partial defences; non fatal offences against the person and related defences.

Learning Outcomes

Prerequisites:LA1101

Availabilities

, , Study Period 1
Census Date 24-Mar-2006
Coordinator: Malcolm Barrett
Contact hours:
  • 26 hours
  • 12 hours
    Assessment: (70%); (10%); (20%).

    , , Study Period 1
    Census Date 24-Mar-2006
    Coord/Lect: Malcolm Barrett.
    Contact hours:
    • 26 hours
    • 12 hours
      Assessment: (70%); (10%); (20%).

      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.