CULT 3017 Legislation, Courts and Policing
Credit Points 10
Legacy Code 101568
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Description This subject introduces students to the adversarial system, the legislative context of everyday policing, and the different forms of state and federal courts. It includes an emphasis on police powers (NSW and elsewhere), summary and indictable offences, and the role of enforcement and discretion. In particular alternative resolution and specialist courts are described and their role and function analysed. This subject is of value to students in policing, criminology, law, and community welfare.
School Social Sciences
Discipline Criminology
Student Contribution Band HECS Band 4 10cp
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Level Undergraduate Level 3 subject
Incompatible Subjects JUST 2012 - Law Evidence and Procedure
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.
| Type | Length | Percent | Threshold | Individual/Group Task |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quiz | 5 x quizzes with 5 questions each | 20 | N | Individual |
| Critical Review | 1,500 words | 40 | N | Individual |
| Case Study | 1,500 words | 40 | N | Individual |
Prescribed Texts
- Mills, B 2011, The criminal trial : courtroom practices, policies and procedures, Federation Press, Annandale, Australia.
Teaching Periods