LAWS 2004 Criminal Law
Credit Points 10
Legacy Code 200010
Coordinator Meda Couzens Opens in new window
Description This unit introduces students to the basic principles of criminal law and criminal responsibility and the criminal justice process as located in its broader social and political context, including the impact of the criminal justice system on Indigenous Australians. Students will engage in collaborative class learning with a particular focus on legal problem solving and participate in a mock bail application.
School Law
Discipline Criminal Law
Student Contribution Band HECS Band 4 10cp
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Level Undergraduate Level 2 subject
Co-requisite(s) LAWS 1006 OR
LAWS 1003
Assessment
The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.
| Item | Length | Percent | Threshold | Individual/Group Task |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Task | 20 minutes and 1000 words | 30 | N | Individual |
| Practical | 5 minutes | 25 | N | Individual |
| Final Exam | 24 hours (2,000) words | 45 | N | Individual |
Prescribed Texts
- Howe, Sattler and Hood, Hayes and Eburn Criminal Law and Procedure in New South Wales 6th edition (LexisNexis, 6th edition, 2019)
Teaching Periods