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Unit of Study LAWS2055 - Criminal Process (2023)

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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
Gold Coast
Term2
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Online
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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.

Prescribed learning resources

Prescribed Texts
  • Devereux, J & Blake, M, 2016, Criminal Law in Queensland and Western Australia, 9th edn, LexisNexis, Australia. ISBN: 9780409339796.
  • Howie, R, Sattler, P & Hood, M, 2023, Hayes & Edburn: Criminal Law and Procedure in NSW , 7th edn, LexisNexis, Australia. ISBN: 9780409355260.
Prescribed Resources/Equipment
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Prescribed Learning Resources may change in future Teaching Periods.